Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus vs Philips 25M2N5200U

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

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

Philips 25M2N5200U

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 390 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus and Philips 25M2N5200U are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 81.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (3840×1600 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Philips 25M2N5200U leads (390 Hz vs 175 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Philips 25M2N5200U

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MEG381CQR PlusPhilips 25M2N5200U
80Gear score81
37.5″Screen size24.5″
3840×1600Resolution1920×1080
175 HzRefresh rate390 Hz
IPSPanelFast IPS
—Response time1 ms

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 Optix MEG381CQR Plus or Philips 25M2N5200U better?

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus and Philips 25M2N5200U are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 81. Resolution: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (3840×1600 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Philips 25M2N5200U leads (390 Hz vs 175 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Philips 25M2N5200U leads (390 Hz vs 175 Hz).