Monitors / Comparison

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus vs Samsung Odyssey G8 S32HG802

Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

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

Samsung Odyssey G8 S32HG802

31.6″ · 6144×3456 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution100
Panel80
Verdict

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus and Samsung Odyssey G8 S32HG802 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 81.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G8 S32HG802 leads (6144×3456 vs 3840×1600).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (175 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey G8 S32HG802

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Optix MEG381CQR PlusSamsung Odyssey G8 S32HG802
80Gear score81
37.5″Screen size31.6″
3840×1600Resolution6144×3456
175 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelIPS

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 Samsung Odyssey G8 S32HG802 better?

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus and Samsung Odyssey G8 S32HG802 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 81. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G8 S32HG802 leads (6144×3456 vs 3840×1600). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (175 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus leads (175 Hz vs 165 Hz).