Monitors / Comparison

MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD vs MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

Monitor · MSI

MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel66
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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 MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD and MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 80.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (3840×1600 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD leads (240 Hz vs 175 Hz).
Pick this

MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QDMSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus
79Gear score80
27″Screen size37.5″
2560×1440Resolution3840×1600
240 HzRefresh rate175 Hz
VAPanelIPS
≈ $600Estimated 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 MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD or MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus better?

MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD and MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 80. Resolution: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (3840×1600 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD leads (240 Hz vs 175 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD leads (240 Hz vs 175 Hz).