X2gen MG19R8 19" TFT LCD Monitor Review

Having never heard of X2gen prior to seeing the 19″ MG19R8, I honestly didn’t know what to anticipate. My expectations were perhaps a bit low, and the performance, price, and styling of this display easily surpassed all of my preconceived ideas. I’m not saying I expected nothing and got just a bit more than nothing, but this may honestly be the best TFT LCD monitor I am currently using. On a daily basis I also use a ViewSonic VA1912wb, a ViewSonic VA720, a variety of Dell Ultra Sharps, and a Samsung.

The image quality in 2D and 3D applications is superb, and the performance seems to indicate specifications greater than those indicated for brightness, contrast, and dot pitch. Additionally, the 13ms response time proved to be plenty fast for 3D gaming, and the handful of games I tried all looked great regardless of the pace. The X2gen MG19R8 is by no means perfect, but the issues I found were generally minor.

Given the excellent image quality, modern features and specifications, and competitive pricing, I award the X2gen MG19R8 19″ TFT LCD Display a final score of 4 out of 5 stars, and the distinction of being both “Recommended” and a “Good Value”.

BigBruin