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Compare MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus vs Samsung F27T85 vs MSI MP242

Connectivity

Ports
2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x 3.5 mm Microphone In, 1x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; upstream), 3x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream)
1x HDMI 1.4, 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x USB 2.0 (ea), 1x USB 3.0 (ea)
1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x D-sub

Construction

Adjustment | Height
100 mm / 3.937 in
135 mm / 5.315 in
N/A
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
-90° ~ 90°
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
N/A
-45° ~ 45°
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
-5° ~ 24°
-5° ~ 23°
Camera
No
No
No
Colors
Black
Black
Black
Form Factor
Curved monitor
Speakers
2x 10W
2x 2W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
100 x 100 mm
100 x 100 mm

Dimensions

Bezels
89.41% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
12.83 in / 325.8 mm w/ stand
3.04 in / 77.2 mm w/o stand, 9.29 in / 236 mm w/ stand
8.65 in / 219.7 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
18.36 in / 466.4 mm w/ stand
14.41 in / 366.1 mm w/o stand, 21.41 in / 543.7 mm w/ stand
15.98 in / 405.9 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
35.3 in / 896.5 mm
24.09 in / 611.9 mm
21.24 in / 539.5 mm
Weight
10.7 kg / 24 lbs w/ stand
5.8 kg / 13 lbs w/o stand , 8 kg / 18 lbs w/ stand
3.3 kg / 7 lbs w/ stand

Display

Aspect Ratio
24:10
16:9
16:9
Brightness
400 nits / 600 nits (peak)
350 nits
250 nits
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static), 100000000:1 (dynamic)
1000:1 (static)
1000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
W-LED
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
8 bits (6 bits + FRC), 16777216 colors
Display Curvature
2300R
Display Diagonal
38" (37.5 in / 952.5 mm)
27" (26.96 in / 684.7 mm)
24" (23.78 in / 604 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H), LG
PLS, Anti-glare/Matte
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte
Gamut
96.2% DCI-P3, 128.7% sRGB
99.1% sRGB
Pixel Density
109 ppi
109 ppi
92 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.229 mm
0.233 mm
0.275 mm
Refresh Rate
75 Hz
48 Hz ~ 75 Hz
Resolution
UW4K (3840x1600)
QHD (2560x1440)
FHD (1920x1080)
Response Time
4 ms (min)
5 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
178° H / 178° V
178° H / 178° V

Function

HDR
DisplayHDR 600
Licenses
CE, EnergyStar, EU Reach, FCC-B, JIS C 0950, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified, WEEE
Operating Humidity
10 % ~ 80 %
10 % ~ 80 %
10 % ~ 85 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
10 °C ~ 40 °C , 50 °F ~ 104 °F
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
NVIDIA G-SYNC
AMD FreeSync
Video
Human Machine Interface (Gaming Dial and Assistance Monitor), Low Blue Light, Steelseries GameSense, MSI Mystic Light, Flicker-free technology, Frameless design
Game Mode, Eye Saver Mode, Low Blue Light, Picture-by-Picture, Off Timer Plus, Eco Saving Plus, Picture-in-Picture, Flicker-free technology, Smart Eco Saving
Low Blue Light, Display Kit App, Flicker-free technology

Performance

Energy Efficiency
B
Power Consumption
47 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
41 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
27 W (average)

Production

Accessory
Camera cradle, DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, Mouse bungee, USB Type-C cable
DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB 3.0 cable
HDMI cable
Debut
2021
2020
2021

Reviews

Neofiliac score
83%
64%
26%
Pros
  • DisplayHDR 600
  • Ultra-wide form factor
  • 2300R curvature
  • Stand with tilt and height adjustments
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
  • Build-in speakers included
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • Build-in speakers included
Cons
  • No publicized HDR support
  • No publicized HDR support
  • Only tilt adjustment
  • 8-bit display panel
  • Display panel not very bright

Price

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