Gigabyte S55U 55" 4K Gaming Monitor (2022)

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Product Overview

Gigabyte S55U is a flagship 55-inch 4K gaming monitor in Gigabyte's 2022 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit VA panel.
In fact, the S55U has the distinct honor of being the largest 4K gaming monitor on the market, even though it is more like a TV.
Notably, this monitor supports full-array LED local-dimming. In terms of color reproduction, one can expect above average performance. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty. It also comes with build-in speakers that make media consumption in a pinch an effortless experience.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 84% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Full-Array LED local dimming
  • Rich color reproduction
  • High 5000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • High 93.17 % screen-to-body ratio
  • Build-in speakers included
Cons
  • Stand lacks ergonomic adjustment

Price Comparison

Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
1x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; 5 Gbps upstream), 1x Ethernet RJ45, 2x HDMI 2.1 (CEC), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x Optical Audio Out, 2x HDMI 2.0 (CEC), 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; 5 Gbps downstream)
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 5 + Bluetooth + WiFi Direct

Construction

Adjustment | Height
N/A
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
N/A
Camera
No
Colors
Black
Speakers
2x 10W
VESA Mount
400 x 300 mm

Dimensions

Bezels
93.17% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
3.86 in / 98 mm w/o stand, 12.17 in / 309 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
28.23 in / 717 mm w/o stand, 29.49 in / 749 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
48.5 in / 1232 mm
Weight
16.9 kg / 37 lbs w/o stand , 18.1 kg / 40 lbs w/ stand

Display

Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
500 nits / 1500 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio
5000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
Direct LED (Full Array Local Dimming)
Display Color Depth
10 bits, 1073741824 colors
Display Diagonal
55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm)
Display Type
VA
Gamut
96% DCI-P3, 140% sRGB
Pixel Density
80 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.315 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 120 Hz
Resolution
4K (3840x2160)
Response Time
2 ms (min) / 5 ms (avg)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V

Function

HDR
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma), Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ
Operating System
Android 11
Variable Framerate
AMD FreeSync Premium
Video
YouTube, Black Equalizer, Parental Control, Google Assistant, Low Blue Light, Timer, Prime Video, Light Sensor, Crosshair, 6-axis Color Control, Quantum Dot Color, Netflix, Aim Stabilizer Sync, Noise Reduction

Performance

Power Consumption
83 W (average) / 0.3 W (sleep)

Production

Accessory
HDMI cable
Debut
2022

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