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The Alienware AW5520QF 4K OLED monitor is a premium buy for gamers who want to play on a large display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3840 x 2160 resolution packed into a sleek design.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The Alienware AW5520QF is the brand’s high-end 55-Inch 4K OLED gaming monitor released in 2019. Its vast display and excellent gaming performance make it the perfect fit for gamers who want to play on a large screen. It has 4K 3840 x 2160 resolution, which, paired with its 16:9 aspect ratio, makes it a great monitor for playing games and watching video content. And while its size makes it seem like a TV, it stands out with its low input lag, fast response time, 120Hz refresh, and Free-Sync and G-Sync compatibility, which makes it an excellent fit for gamers. It is more than double the size of the Alienware AW2721D, which, however, delivers a 240Hz refresh rate. Continue reading the rest of this Alienware AW5520QF review to find out more about what top experts had to say about this monitor, and don’t forget to check out our list of best-rated computer monitors to find the perfect monitor for you.
Consensus
our Verdict
The Alienware AW5520QF is a 4K OLED gaming monitor with a 55-Inch display. It offers perfect black levels, impressive color accuracy and gamut, fast response time, low input lag, 120Hz refresh rate, and Freesync and G-Sync compatibility. It’s great for gamers, but its dim brightness and lack of HDMI 2.1 support mean it’s not future-proof. Lower brightness reduces the risk of burn-in, making it a great choice for gamers who want a larger display for their consoles or PC.
ReasonS to Buy
- 55 Inch massive display
- 4K OLED Panel
- 120Hz refresh rate
- 0.5 ms response time
- Low input latency
Practically infinite contrast ratio
- Magnificent color accuracy
- Free-Sync compatible
Reason to Avoid
- Very expensive
- Dim brightness
- No HDMI 2.1 support
- Risk of burn-in
Alienware AW5520QF Specs
| Display Type | OLED | |
| HDMI Inputs | 1 | |
| HDR Format | Yes | |
| Max Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4k) | |
 | Panel Type | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | |
 | Response Time | 0.5 ms |
| Screen size | 54.6" | |
 | Sync Technology | AMD FreeSync Premium |
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Test Results
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| Brightness (nits) | 187.674 |
| Contrast Ratio (as ratio, x:1) | 0 |
| Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy) | 96.2833 |
| Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv) | 0 |
| Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy) | 0 |
| Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy) | 141.2667 |
| Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy) | 0 |
| Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy) | 0 |
| Input Lag (ms) | 30.175 |
| Response Time (ms) | 8 |
| Reflections % (Total Reflections) | 0 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left) | 0 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right) | 0 |
| Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above) | 0 |
| Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below) | 0 |
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*.75
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*.25
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89.25Category Trust Rating
80The Alienware AW5520QF features unmatched contrast and color. But it’s missing things that should be… Read MoreBy:
Robert Jones
88.4Category Trust Rating
70While ambitious in scope and stellar-looking under the right lighting, the high-refresh-rate Alienware 55 OLED… Read MoreBy:
Sherri L. Smith
82.65Category Trust Rating
80The Alienware AW5520QF 55-inch OLED straddles the line between high-end gaming monitor and premium TV… Read MoreBy:
Phillip Tracy
69.85Category Trust Rating
80The Alienware 55 OLED Gaming Monitor is a great gaming monitor, but the price premium… Read MoreBy:
Matt Hanson
39Category Trust Rating
70The Alienware AW5520QF is a huge 55-inch OLED gaming monitor that can make any game… Read MoreBy:
Christian Eberle
64.95Category Trust Rating
80Alienware’s AW5520QF 55-inch OLED is one of the best gaming monitors you can buy, but… Read MoreBy:
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