Xiaomi company intends to conquer the TV market. Proof of this is the innovative smart TV Xiaomi Mi TV 4 55 for 50 thousand rubles. It features a frameless screen and a proprietary PatchWall interface. A similar system was previously tested by Xiaomi on their smartphones. Xiaomi Mi TV 4 55 is a step into the future of smart technology in TVs. I tried to find something special and innovative in the segment under 60 thousand, and I didn't succeed. Therefore, I will compare Mi TV 4 55 with LG 55SK8100, which costs almost 15 thousand more. Of the cheaper TVs, at least some kind of competition for Mi TV 4 55 can be Philips 55PUS6262, but the difference in price is minimal (about a thousand rubles).
This model participates in rating of the best TVs and in Best 4K UHD TVs.
Screen
55-inch matrix from Samsung, resolution - 3840 × 2160 px, aspect ratio - 16: 9. In principle, there can be no complaints about it - a bright detailed picture with perfect black. Some users continue to talk about the lack of anti-reflective coating, so just in case, think about the location of the TV not opposite the light source. Finally, if you are so picky about picture quality, pay attention to LG 55SK8100, but be prepared to pay 15 thousand more.
Appearance
The design deserves the highest praise, the screen is frameless, the maximum thickness is 39 mm in the place where the technical casing protrudes at the back. The thickness of the screen itself does not exceed 5 mm. The body materials are excellent, the back is made of brushed metal, the legs are also metal, they look stylish, there is a possibility of mounting on a VESA 400 × 200 bracket.
Connectors
Xiaomi Mi TV 4 55 is equipped with the following connectors: antenna, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, LAN, composite input, HDMI - 3 pcs., Coaxial (SPDIF) output. The manufacturer decided to sacrifice some of the popular connectors for the design of the TV. There is definitely a lack of component I / O for headphones. The latter is compensated by the presence of Bluetooth 4.0, with which you can, for example, use wireless headphones. All connectors are located on the casing, marked with pointers, USB and HDMI are placed on its left side for user convenience.
Philips 55PUS6262 equipped with a large number of connectors, but does not have Bluetooth. In a clear win here LG 55SK8100, but again the question of price arises.
Sound
Acoustic system - two built-in 8 W speakers. Sound enhancement technologies Dolby audio, DTS HD, Virtual surround sound are used. The sound is clear, voluminous, without interference, but subjective Philips 55PUS6262 in this regard it wins a little. LG 55SK8100 has built-in speakers of 20 W and will be preferable for large rooms, conference rooms, etc., although in such cases external speakers are still used.
Functions
The model has powerful hardware: a quad-core Cortex A53 processor, 1.8 Hz, 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory, an ARM Mali video processor - T830 MP2. Such technical characteristics, combined with wireless technologies (WiFi, Bluetooth, DLNA), make the TV almost omnipotent - it does an excellent job of playing 4K video even online, demanding games. Smart TV Xiaomi Mi TV 4 is a full-fledged Android TV 7.0 with a proprietary shell from MIUI TV. It's a pleasure to use it: an excellent and intuitive interface, no lags or freezes.Another feature of the model is the PatchWall interface, which selects content based on the user's interests, displays frequently used programs and applications in trends, offers Internet sources of interest to the user, etc. The following technologies are implemented in the TV: recording TV shows, synchronizing with other devices via Miracast , voice control, smartphone control, universal remote control.
A big disappointment for me was the lack of tuners: Xiaomi Mi TV 4 is adapted only for analog TV broadcasting. To watch digital, cable and satellite TV you will need additional equipment - this is the main disadvantage of this TV. It is designed for entertainment, viewing content on the network and from external drives. If you need a TV to watch TV channels, you have to spend money on receivers. From this position, it would be more expedient to buy LG 55SK8100 or even cheaper Philips 55PUS6262.
Benefits
- Ultra-thin and bezel-less screen;
- high-quality body materials;
- convenient location of connectors;
- good sound;
- wireless technologies WiFi, Bluetooth, DLNA;
- control from a smartphone or voice;
- Android TV 7.0 with MIUI shell;
- quick response;
- USB 3.0;
- convenient location of connectors;
- extensive multimedia capabilities.
disadvantages
- Glare on the matrix when the TV is placed opposite the light source;
- lack of DVB-T / T2 / T2-HD / C / S / S2 tuners;
- lack of component input;
- image loop when the noise reduction mode is on;
- the built-in media player does not read all formats.
Verdict
Xiaomi Mi TV 4 55 is an excellent Smart TV, its multimedia capabilities are not limited. Xiaomi cooperates with services Hotstar, Voot, Sony LIV, Hungama Play, ALT Balaji and others, which gives access to a huge amount of quality content. The PatchWall interface is like a compass in all this variety: just start using your TV, and it will determine your preferences automatically. Only now it cannot cope with the usual tasks (receiving channels) without additional equipment, so if you are a conservative and buy a TV mainly for watching TV, then Xiaomi Mi TV 4 55 is not your option. pay attention to Philips 55PUS6262... If a frameless screen is important, then it is better to overpay for LG 55SK8100: in the end, it will turn out to be not much more expensive than buying the necessary equipment, connecting and configuring it for Xiaomi Mi TV 4.
