And why not – thought the Taiwanese, and presented a gaming monitor with a 55-inch resolution. Moreover, the new Gigabyte AORUS S55U can be used as a television. Only broadcast and satellite tuners are absent. However, you can stream videos from the internet. Also, connect the device to set-top boxes.
Gigabyte AORUS S55U – Android Monitor-TV
It may seem that the new product is not suitable as a gaming monitor. But recalling the era of 17-19 inch monitors, no one could have guessed that 27” screens would become the norm for the gaming industry. Therefore, there should be no doubt about buying a 55-inch screen. As long as there is space on the desk or in the room between the player and the wall-mounted TV.
In fact, Gigabyte did not invent anything new. Before the Taiwanese, the Chinese were the first to release Xiaomi panels ranging from 40 to 60 inches. They also lacked tuners but had network interfaces. Even earlier, Panasonic released plasma screens without tuners that connected to home theaters.
The feature of the new Gigabyte AORUS S55U is the presence of all popular wired and wireless interfaces. Moreover, the latest technologies are used. Which is pleasing. All highly relevant as of mid-2022.
Technical Specifications of Gigabyte AORUS S55U
| Screen | 54.6”, VA matrix, UHD (3840×2160), 120 Hz |
| Visible Screen Size | 1209.6×680.4 mm |
| Color Coverage | 96% DCI-P3 / 140% sRGB, 1.07 billion shades |
| Contrast and Brightness | 5000:1, 500 cd/m2(TYP), 1500 cd/m2 (PEAK) |
| Response Time | 2 ms (GTG) |
| V-Sync Technology | FreeSync Premium |
| HDR Support | Dolby Vision/HDR10/HDR10+/HLG |
| Multimedia | 2 speakers of 10 W each, stereo, Dolby Atmos/ DTS HD |
| Wired Interfaces | 2 x HDMI 2.1 (48G, eARC)
2 x HDMI 2.0 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 output 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 input 1 x USB 2.0 1 x Earphone Jack 1 x Ethernet 1 x Optical Fiber |
| Wireless Interfaces | 1 x Wireless 802.11ac, 2.4GHz/5GHz
1 x Bluetooth 5.1 |
| TV Technologies | Aim Stabilizer Sync
Black Equalizer Crosshair Refresh Rate Timer 6-axis Color Control HDMI CEC Noise Reduction Parental Control |
| Operating System | Android OS (with Google Assistant), Google Play |
| Power Consumption | 83 W (operating mode), 0.3-0.5 W (standby) |
| VESA | 400×300 mm |
| Physical Dimensions | 1232x717x98 mm (with stand 1232x749x309 mm) |
| Weight | 16.9 kg (with stand 18.1 kg) |
| Package Contents | Power cable, HDMI cable, QSG, Warranty card |
| Price | $1000 (preliminary) |
Is the Gigabyte AORUS S55U a TV or a gaming monitor?
The only drawback is the lack of a DisplayPort interface. Clearly, HDMI 2.1 provides better video signal transmission at high resolution. But what about users who are used to using multiple monitors on a DP 1.4 hub? Otherwise, there are no questions about the Gigabyte AORUS S55U. As a gaming monitor, it offers excellent color reproduction, brightness, response time, and numerous preset settings for video and sound.
As a TV, the device will be useful for streaming enthusiasts. Broadcasts from satellite and terrestrial channels can only be watched via the internet or by purchasing a tuner. Although, there are doubts that the buyer of this device is a big news fan. Overall, the monitor is quite successful. You can watch the video review of the new product here: https://youtu.be/jdzqRqEAm_8
