Monitors / Comparison

LG 48GQ900-B vs MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

Monitor · LG

LG 48GQ900-B

47.5″ · 3840×2160 · 120 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate50
Resolution100
Panel100
Response time100
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

37.5″ · 3840×1600 · 175 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate71
Resolution92
Panel80
Verdict

LG 48GQ900-B and MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 80.

  • Resolution: LG 48GQ900-B leads (3840×2160 vs 3840×1600).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (175 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

LG 48GQ900-B

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG 48GQ900-BMSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus
81Gear score80
47.5″Screen size37.5″
3840×2160Resolution3840×1600
120 HzRefresh rate175 Hz
OLEDPanelIPS
0.1 msResponse time—
≈ $2,470Estimated price—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is LG 48GQ900-B or MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus better?

LG 48GQ900-B and MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 80. Resolution: LG 48GQ900-B leads (3840×2160 vs 3840×1600). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (175 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (175 Hz vs 120 Hz).