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Alienware AW5520QF Review

Name: Alienware AW5520QF
Brand: Alienware

By

Nathan Rizzuti

6/5/2023 4:19 PM

True Score

88

Absolutely Fresh

84

7

Experts

99

11

Consumers

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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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Table of Contents

Product Snapshot
Overview
Consensus
- {post.0.post_title} Specs
- Test Results
Product Comparison
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Score Card
Expert Score Breakdown
Customer Score Breakdown
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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.

Reason 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

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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Score Card

E

Expert Score

84

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

99

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

88

Any product with a True Score above 80 is a Absolutely Fresh

Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight.

91.7
Category Trust Score
70
While ambitious in scope and stellar-looking under the right lighting, the high-refresh-rate Alienware 55 OLED… read more
By:
Sherri L. Smith
85.11
Category Trust Score
80
The Alienware AW5520QF 55-inch OLED straddles the line between high-end gaming monitor and premium TV… read more
By:
Phillip Tracy
67.31
Category Trust Score
80
The Alienware 55 OLED Gaming Monitor is a great gaming monitor, but the price premium… read more
By:
Matt Hanson
92.08
Category Trust Score
80
The Alienware AW5520QF features unmatched contrast and color. But it’s missing things that should be… read more
By:
Robert Jones
64.71
Category Trust Score
70
The Alienware AW5520QF is a huge 55-inch OLED gaming monitor that can make any game… read more
By:
Christian Eberle
68.34
Category Trust Score
80
Alienware’s AW5520QF 55-inch OLED is one of the best gaming monitors you can buy, but… read more
By:
Lori Grunin