Monitors / Comparison

MSI G253PF vs MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

Monitor · MSI

MSI G253PF

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 380 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

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

MSI G253PF and MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 80.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (3840×1600 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G253PF leads (380 Hz vs 175 Hz).
Pick this

MSI G253PF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI G253PFMSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus
81Gear score80
24.5″Screen size37.5″
1920×1080Resolution3840×1600
380 HzRefresh rate175 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—

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 MSI G253PF or MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus better?

MSI G253PF and MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 80. Resolution: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (3840×1600 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI G253PF leads (380 Hz vs 175 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G253PF leads (380 Hz vs 175 Hz).