Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 4K review: A wholesome package despite some flaws
I thought it would not be easy to like any other smart television
after my experience with Sony’s flagship A8H OLED TV (review).
Now it seems I might have been wrong. Xiaomi’s debutant 55-inch QLED TV is
quite a competent smart television. Though not as technology-rich as Sony’s
OLED, it delivers a comprehensive experience that few premium smart
TVs can match. Important to note that the Xiaomi Mi
QLED TV 4K is priced at Rs 54,999 which makes it an entry-level smart TV in the
QLED segment. The Mi QLED TV 4K does carry an accessible price tag, but make no
mistake: It barely cuts corners on any major features, technology or otherwise.
Starting with the design, the Mi QLED TV 4K boasts a metallic
frame with a 55-inch screen covering almost the entire front. The edge-to-edge
stretched screen leaves negligible borders and the otherwise prominent bottom
bezel is also reasonably thin. The TV’s metallic frame has a glossy finish with
diamond-cut edges for a smooth profile, and laser cut engraving on the right
side accentuates the premium stance of the television.
Design details aside, the Mi QLED TV 4K’s
strength lies in its 55-inch QLED screen of 4K UHD resolution. From HDR
to HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HLG – the screen supports a wide range of available
high dynamic range (HDR) formats. Moreover, there is a dedicated chip for
motion smoothing and reducing motion blurs. In terms of performance, the screen
is bright and vivid. It handles UHD content well and manages to upscale 1080p
to 4K without losing much detail. The screen’s contrast is good, if not
exceptional due to the absence of a controlled backlight system. It adjusts and
improves contrast for deeper blacks and brighter whites based on on-screen
content requirements. On a side note, there is an auto-dimming feature which
reduces the back light intensity based on the ambient environment. However, it
affects the screen legibility sometimes, especially when the screen’s backlight
is reduced, as the entire frame becomes dim-lit, affecting the whites and
blacks equally.
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