Compare MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus vs Acer Predator X38S

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 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 4x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 1x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream)

Construction

Adjustment | Height
100 mm / 3.937 in
130 mm / 5.1181 in
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
N/A
-30° ~ 30°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
-5° ~ 35°
Camera
No
No
Colors
Black
Black
Form Factor
Curved monitor
Curved monitor
Speakers
2x 10W
2x 7W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
100 x 100 mm

Dimensions

Bezels
91.77% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
12.83 in / 325.8 mm w/ stand
4.75 in / 120.6 mm w/o stand, 12.17 in / 309 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
18.36 in / 466.4 mm w/ stand
15.53 in / 394.5 mm w/o stand, 19.29 in / 490 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
35.3 in / 896.5 mm
35.31 in / 897 mm
Weight
10.7 kg / 24 lbs w/ stand
6.46 kg / 14 lbs w/o stand , 7.02 kg / 15 lbs w/ stand

Display

Aspect Ratio
24:10
24:10
Brightness
400 nits / 600 nits (peak)
450 nits / 750 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static), 100000000:1 (dynamic)
1000:1 (static), 100000000:1 (dynamic)
Display Backlight
W-LED
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
Display Curvature
2300R
2300R
Display Diagonal
38" (37.5 in / 952.5 mm)
38" (37.5 in / 952.5 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H), LG
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Gamut
96.2% DCI-P3, 128.7% sRGB
95% DCI-P3
Pixel Density
109 ppi
110 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.229 mm
0.23 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 175 Hz
Resolution
UW4K (3840x1600)
UW4K (3840x1600)
Response Time
1 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
178° H / 178° V

Function

HDR
DisplayHDR 600
DisplayHDR 600
Operating Humidity
10 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
NVIDIA G-SYNC
NVIDIA G-SYNC
Video
Human Machine Interface (Gaming Dial and Assistance Monitor), Low Blue Light, Steelseries GameSense, MSI Mystic Light, Flicker-free technology, Frameless design
BlueLightShield, ComfyView, Game Modes, Flicker-free technology, GameView, Dark Boost, Acer VisionCare 3.0, Agile Splendor IPS, ZeroFrame Design

Performance

Energy Efficiency
G
Power Consumption
47 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
43 W (average) / 75 W (max) / 0.3 W (sleep)

Production

Accessory
Camera cradle, DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, Mouse bungee, USB Type-C cable
DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB 3.0 cable
Debut
2021
2022

Reviews

Neofiliac score
83%
95%
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
  • DisplayHDR 600
  • Ultra-wide form factor
  • 2300R curvature
  • Rich color reproduction
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments
  • Fast 1 ms response time
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
Cons

Price

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