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At the Consumer Electronics Show, Xiaomi presented the fourth generation of TVs produced under its own brand, the presentation turned out to be quite interesting, because the TVs are now completely frameless, and due to modularity they are also very thin, it is promised that the 65-inch modification will cost up to $ 2,000.

And while reviewers and potential buyers are waiting for the release of the original model, the Chinese have released a budget simplified version of the Mi TV 4A in four screen sizes: 43, 49, 55 and 65 inches. We will look at the first three in this review, the emphasis will be on the modification with a 55-inch screen. We express our gratitude to the store i-xiaomi.ru for the TV provided for the review!

Packaging and equipment

TVs are delivered in single boxes made of colorless medium density cardboard. The internal foam dampers are of medium thickness and, in general, the Mi TV 4A's protection against damage during transportation does not stand out. In addition to the TV, the package includes only a remote control and a battery.

Appearance and ergonomics

All three TVs are fairly light for their screen sizes, with most of the case being made of aluminum, the lower back, bezel and legs are made of plastic. Personally, I really liked appearance of this line, and the designers make it clear that the TV belongs to the budget segment, but the design itself complies with the European canons, there is not even a hint of Asian, thanks to this the TV will be able to fit into almost any interior. The downside of the design is that it is boring, there is only one color - black, there are no elements that would dilute the appearance.

Of the classic controls on the TV, only the power button, all control is carried out from the remote control or from a phone with an infrared port through a special application.

Screen

The Xiaomi Mi TV 4A has 43, 49 and 55-inch screens. The resolution of the first two FullHD, the large TV has a resolution of 3840 * 2160 pixels. All other characteristics vary greatly depending on the model and the matrix used; for the convenience of the reader, I have summarized them in a table. Neither model supports playback of 3D content, but the 55-inch version has HDR support.

Hardware platform and performance

At the heart of the TV's hardware platform is the Amlogic T962 system-on-a-chip, which includes four Cortex-A53 cores operating at frequencies up to 1.5 GHz and a very old, albeit overclocked, Mali-450 video accelerator. Random access memory DDR4 type only 2 GB, eMMC 5.1 permanent memory only 8 GB, for all models except the smallest there are modifications with 32 GB of memory.

The results of synthetic tests on the TV are quite modest, in the sixth version of AnTuTu it gains 32704 points, in the Geekbench 4 singlecore test only 571 points. Obviously, this hardware platform is suitable only for playing content and simple games, modern heavy 3D games on TV either will not start or will work with an uncomfortable fps. Despite all of the above, working with the TV is pleasant, the graphical shell works smoothly, the interface is responsive, simple applications start up pretty quickly.

Wired and wireless interfaces

All interface connectors are collected in one place - on the back surface, bottom left, they include: ethernet port; three full-size HDMI 2.0 (two on 43 and 49 inch models), one of which supports ARC; two USB 2.0; coaxial antenna connector; composite input and SPDIF. The HDMI interface of the second version implies that when external sources are connected to the TV, content can be transmitted at a resolution of 3840 * 2160 at 60 fps.

Of the wireless interfaces, in addition to the infrared port, the TV contains dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.2, the latter can be used to connect wireless headphones, speakers, mice, gamepads and other devices.

Acoustics and sound quality

By default, the user will have to settle for two built-in full-size speakers of 6 watts each. The sound from the speakers is unremarkable, it is the same as in the vast majority of budget TVs. If desired, you can separately order a set of soundbar and subwoofer. Built-in sound chip of unknown origin supports audio decoding: Dolby Audio and DTS HD.

Features of the operating system and the logic of interaction with the device

The TV runs on Android 6.0.1 operating system with MIUI TV OS installed on top. Unlike LeEco TVs, the system does not have Russian by default, which at the moment can only be obtained by installing a third-party launcher, install Google play The market will not work at all, you will have to be content with applications from the Chinese store. However, third-party applications can be installed manually via apk. The interface is made in the tradition of Chinese smart TVs. The main screen scrolls horizontally and from left to right contains content sorted by tabs. All functions of Mi TV 4A are controlled from the remote control or from a smartphone with installed on it special application... The interface is responsive, switching between different modes and returning to the desktop is almost instantaneous.

Work as a TV and record player

The TV supports viewing an analog signal from an antenna or cable TV, at the same time there is no support for digital TV - this is worth bearing in mind. The device is designed primarily for IP-TV and streaming services.

To play videos from internal memory or external media, the most popular containers and codecs are supported, including H.264 and H.265 with resolutions up to 3840 * 2160 pixels and frame rates up to 60 fps. The TV does not support playback of 3D content in any form, it seems that the company has played enough with this function.

In conclusion, I will say that we have a budget TV line designed to expand the audience of consumers. paid services Xiaomi. For a buyer in Russia and other CIS countries, only basic characteristics obviously matter, since hardly anyone will use Chinese services. The advantages of the TV are: low cost, good matrices, European design, availability of all the necessary interfaces; to the disadvantages: frankly weak hardware platform, USB only of the second version, the absence of the Russian language in the firmware. A TV is worth buying for those users who want to get a good picture and android as an OS for little money; a potential buyer may be scared off by the lack of support for digital TV and a non-standard way of buying.

A new product from the well-known company Xiaomi - Mi TV 4A, appeared on the free sale. The TV features high-quality pictures and intelligent voice control. Elderly people will be able to use the device. They will find the movie they need in a matter of seconds, children will turn on cartoons without the help of their parents.

Voice control

One of the useful features in Mi TV 4A is voice control. The screen is 43 inches, which displays information. This model from the Xiaomi line will be a real helper for all family members. The screen displays full list movies, weather forecast, date and time. Search for video materials by title and other parameters - actor's nickname, release year or part of the description. The following features are available to users - film and television encyclopedia, end time, weather forecast, playback control and configuration, celebrity identification, search by actor name, multi-stage query, combination of search conditions, recommendations and an overall rating of films.

Bluetooth touch control - remote control

A touchscreen remote control is not included as standard, so everyone can buy it separately. Its price is acceptable for many people. The smart remote quickly and accurately executes all commands.
To the phone with the operating room android system and IOS can download the official remote app Control. It also has functions for voice control of the TV. A separately sold remote control can even control your cable TV box. Previously, users had to use two remotes, but thanks to Xiaomi, this problem has been solved.

Innovative features

The Mi TV 4A is equipped with the innovative Patch Wall design. A person will be able to use the following functions:

1. Play photos in automatic mode. They are connected to each other in the specified sequence and turn into a real film, accompanied by beautiful music.
2. Screensaver. In standby mode, the screen displays a beautiful picture, clock or weather forecast.
3. Display of the trend of weather changes for 15 days.
4. Patch Wall is an innovative system that is designed to design artificial intelligence 24 hours a day. This function is designed to remember the habits of your user, recognizes content.

Characteristics of the TV Mi TV 4A

Mi TV 4A is the best version of modern TVs with 43 "screen.

The following characteristics of this series can be distinguished:

• the ability to connect the Amlogic console;
• the ruler has a frameless design;
• soundbar integrated with 10 speakers, two wireless speakers and a subwoofer;
• innovative technology Dolby Atmos;
• low transparent stand.

A personal computer, additional speakers, a game console and other devices are connected to the TV.

show in full

On February 14, 2018, the presentation of the Xiaomi Mi TV 4 55 ″ TV and smartphones took place in India. It was the TV that impressed me the most. For 35,000 rubles, the buyer gets a 55-inch TV with 4K and HDR, despite the fact that the body thickness is 4.9 mm. All characteristics and detailed review Further.

The giant of the global electronic market Xiaomi is once again trying to turn the world of electronics upside down. New model TV Mi TV 4 has every chance to make a revolution in the television segment, as it once happened with Xiaomi phones. By the way, the company now has a very popular budget TV line. And more recently - and.

One of the first models to debut in the country was the 55-inch version of the Mi TV. Before taking a closer look at the new Mi TV 4, I would like to draw your attention to the expected characteristics. What the Chinese offer us: 4K support, HDR10, PatchWall trainable interface and a thickness of only 4.9mm. Judging by the data, the model can be called one of the coolest among TVs for the same price.

Main characteristics

Shipping packaging

Everything here is quite reliable, as always with Xiaomi products. The TV is perfectly protected by foam buffers. Damage will only be tolerated after hard jumping on the box.

The box itself is quite simple, made of standard thick cardboard with various information labels on the contents, as well as on the manufacturer. The kit contains the Xiaomi Mi TV 4 55 TV itself, a stand, a remote control and instructions. There is no need to draw special attention here, everything is more than usual.

Ergonomics and design

Gentlemen! Bravo! The company's designers did their best. The bezel-less screen of Xiaomi Mi TV 4 looks more than amazing. Even placing the TV on a stand, you will feel that it is floating in the air. It's really thinner than a smartphone! A very stylish solution for such an ordinary device as a TV. Much to our regret, the Mi TV 4 is available exclusively in black, although what else could be the color if you have only the screen in front of you.

Declared 4.9 mm thick not accurate enough as the bottom third of the TV, which houses the components, reaches 39 mm. However, the overall design and build quality of the 2018 Mi TV 4 is several times higher than that of competitors in this segment. Damn it, there's a brushed metal insert on the back of the TV. When was the last time you looked at the back of a TV?

Connectors

Consider the physical connectors for connection - here you will find three HDMI ports (including ARC port), one USB 3.0 and port USB 2.0... They are conveniently located to the left of the device and are clearly labeled so that there is no problem finding them. At the bottom of the Xiaomi Mi TV 4 are located ethernet portas well as S / PDIF, TV antenna and RCA connectors. Again, they are also well marked and there is no need for any contact from the back of the TV.

Performance

The Xiaomi Mi TV 4 is powered by a 64-bit Amlogic T968 processor with four Cortex A53 cores clocked at 1.8GHz, as well as 2GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. The presence of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 solves problems with connecting a wireless keyboard, mouse or wireless audio equipment such as the Mi Bar.

Sound

Thoughtful acoustics of Mi TV 4 allows you to comfortably watch your favorite movies and TV shows. The sound is good, without unnecessary emptiness, but nothing can replace a home theater system that just begs for such a diagonal.

• If you want more sound options, then you should pay attention to the soundbar

Interface, PatchWall

The interface you get with your TV hasn't changed over the last ten years, and this is where the fruits of Sensy's collaboration with Xiaomi come in, pushing the Mi TV 4 out of bounds.

Usually, when we talk about a TV, we imagine a device that is limited by a certain framework of our imagination and is quite standard. This is not the case for the Mi TV 4, as the amount of time and effort Xiaomi has invested in customizing the interface is unheard of. The PatchWall interface highlights content that matches your interests - main screen is divided into several sections and you can easily jump to the desired category.

The Home tab displays new and trending recommendations as well as analogue broadcasts and applications. In the VIP section you will find paid servicesas well as dedicated tabs for movies, TV shows, sports and kids programs.

The PatchWall shell is especially interesting as it integrates content from your TV directly.

• You can even search for a specific actor, director or category and set up reminders for your favorite programs. Basically, if you are looking for the most efficient way to use your TV, Mi TV 4 55 is the best option.
• For those who have given up on analog TV, Xiaomi has partnered with services such as Hotstar, Voot, Sony LIV, Hungama Play, ALT Balaji and others. There are a few big names missing from the service at launch - there is no way to access Prime Video, but Xiaomi has mentioned that they are close to signing a deal.
  In total, Mi TV 4 has about 500,000 hours of content, with about 80% of which is available for free. It will take you about 57 years to try all the available programs.
If you are ready to take a step into the 21st century, take it with the Mi TV 4 55. You will be amazed for a long time at the unlimited possibilities of such a seemingly ordinary device like a TV. The intelligent PatchWall interface that adapts to your preferences, the amazing and light design of Mi TV 4 will not leave any member of your family indifferent, and the resource of performance and components will more than last for many years. A good choice for a reasonable price.

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