MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus G-Sync Ultimate Monitor with UWQHD+ and 175 Hz

The MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus ultrawide curved monitor has been listed by various online shops. The MSI curved monitor has a nano IPS panel with 3840 x 1600 pixels (UWQHD +, 21: 9), up to 175 Hz refresh rate, DisplayHDR-600 certification, and 2300-R curvature.

The response time is estimated at 1 ms, whereby the value relates to the gray change. A contrast ratio is 1000: 1, 10-bit color depth, 600 cd/m² brightness, 95 percent DCI-P3 and a Delta-E value of less than 2. The 38-inch curved screen is equipped with G-Sync Ultimate, says Tearing So from 1 Hz / fps off, and can handle active HDR.

There is also talk of FreeSync support and Mystic Light lighting. As with the non-plus version, a secondary OLED screen with a rotary control on the lower-left edge of the screen also appears to be involved. System or weather information can be displayed, and settings made.

The range of interfaces includes two HDMI 2.0 inputs, a DisplayPort 1.4, a headphone output, a classic USB hub, and a USB-C port. On the ergonomic side, rotation, inclination, and height adjustment can be used.

Price and availability

The MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus ultrawide curved monitor costs $1,799.99 and can be purchased via the Newegg.com and Adorama.com websites.

MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus specifications

• Display: 37.5-inch Anti-glare Rapid IPS panel
• Resolution: 3840×1600 (UWQHD+)
• Refresh rate: 1475 Hz
• Response time: 1 ms
• Brightness: 400 nits (Typ), 600nits (Peak)
• Viewing angles: 178°(H) / 178°(V)
• Aspect ratio: 21:9
• Contrast ratio: 1000:1
• DCR: 100000000:1
• Pixel pitch: 0.22908 (H) x 0.22908 (V)
• Colors: 1.07B
• DCI-P3 / SRGB: 96.2% / 128.7%
• Features: G-SYNC ULTIMATE, Kensington lock, 5-way OSD navigation joystick
• Audio: 2x 1W Built-in Speakers
• Ports: 2x HDMI (2.0), 1x DP1.4, 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type B, 1x Mic-in, 1x Headphone-out, 1x Mic-in upstream
• VESA mount: 100 x 100 mm
• Stand: Tilt -5° ~ 15°, Swivel -30° ~ 30°, Height 0 ~ 100mm
• Dimensions: 896.5 x 466.4 x 325.8 mm
• Weight: 10.7 / 14.8 kg

Alongside this Optix MEG381CQR Plus curved monitor, MSI has also introduced the eSport 1080p 144hz monitor called Optix G242P, built on a 23.8-inch IPS panel with Full HD resolution (1920 × 1080 pixels), a brightness of 250 cd/m2, high contrast of 1000: 1, and is priced at $189.99.