Gigabyte AORUS S55U Android TV monitor
And why not - the Taiwanese thought, and presented a gaming monitor with a resolution of 55 inches. Moreover, the new Gigabyte AORUS S55U can be used as a TV. Only broadcast and satellite tuners are missing. But, you can watch streaming video playback from the network. And also, connect the device to set-top boxes.
Gigabyte AORUS S55U Android TV monitor
It may seem that the novelty is not suitable for the role of a gaming monitor. But remembering the era of 17-19 inch monitors, no one could even imagine that 27” screens would become the norm for the gaming industry. Therefore, there should be no doubts about buying a 55-inch screen. There would be space on a table or indoors between the player and the TV on the wall.
In fact, Gigabyte hasn't come up with anything new. Before the Taiwanese, the first were the Chinese, who released Xiaomi panels in sizes of 40-60 inches. There were also no tuners in us, but there were network interfaces. And even earlier, Panasonic produced plasmas without tuners that connected to home theaters.
A feature of the new Gigabyte AORUS S55U is the availability of all popular wired and wireless interfaces. Moreover, the latest technologies are used. What pleases. Everything is extremely relevant for the middle of 2022.
Specifications Gigabyte AORUS S55U
| Screen | 54.6", VA matrix, UHD (3840х2160), 120 Hz |
| Viewable screen size | 1209.6x680.4 mm |
| Color gamut | 96% DCI-P3 / 140% sRGB, 1.07 billion colors |
| Contrast and Brightness | 5000:1, 500cd/m2(TYP), 1500cd/m2 (PEAK) |
| Response time | 2ms (GTG) |
| V-sync technology | Free Sync Premium |
| HDR support | Dolby Vision/HDR10/HDR10+/HLG |
| multimedia | 2 speakers x 10 W, stereo, Dolby Atmos/ DTS HD |
| Wired interfaces | 2x 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 2.0 x USB 1x Earphone Jack 1xEthernet 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 |
| Electricity consumption | 83 W (working), 0.3-0.5 W (standby) |
| VESA | 400x300 mm |
| Physical dimensions | 1232x717x98 mm (with stand 1232x749x309 mm) |
| The weight | 16.9 kg (with stand 18.1 kg) |
| Equipment | Power cable, HDMI cable, QSG, Warranty card |
| Price | $1000 (preliminary) |
Gigabyte AORUS S55U is a TV or gaming monitor
The only downside is the lack of a DisplayPort interface. It is clear that in order to transmit a video signal in high resolution, HDMI 2.1 transmits better. But what about users who are used to using multiple monitors on a DP 1.4 hub. Otherwise, there are no questions for the Gigabyte AORUS S55U. Like a gaming monitor. Excellent color reproduction, brightness, response time. Lots of presets for both video and sound.
In the role of a TV, the device will be useful for streaming lovers. Television programs from satellite and terrestrial broadcasting can only be watched over the network. Or buy a tuner. Although, there are doubts that the buyer of this device is a big fan of the news. In general, the monitor is very successful. A video review of the novelty can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/jdzqRqEAm_8