Introduction

We picked out six 19" LCD monitors that heavy hitter vendors tout as the best they've got. With response rates ranging from 8 to 25 ms, their applications run the gamut, from photo retouching to video monitoring - and don't forget about gaming, of course. You'll thus very likely find something to meet your needs among the models we've tested here.

As a reference, we offer our earlier comparison of 19" monitors and our review of 8-ms panels for gaming.

So why did we once again choose to only review 19" monitors? First, they offer an immersion experience that's more complete than with a 17" panel, which is very important for games and makes a world of difference for any entertainment video experience. And with the price gap between good 19" and 17" models narrowing by the day, why not take the plunge?