Xiaomi MiTV 4C 50 is one of the leading models of sales of online stores. The 50-inch TV, with almost limitless multimedia possibilities, attracts buyers with a price - . Models of other brands similar in functionality already cost 50% more. From interesting offers -LG 49SK8000which is even cheaper by $ 5. What do the Chinese offer for such money? Can this TV compete with Samsung QE49Q6FNA behind ?
This model participates in rating of the best Smart TV TVs.
Screen
Xiaomi MiTV 4C 50 has a 50-inch IPS matrix with 4K resolution, HDR and anti-reflective coating. Backlight - Direct LED. Viewing angle - 178 degrees. The image will delight even a sophisticated viewer - the color rendition is excellent, dynamic scenes look believable.
LG 49SK8000 and Samsung QE49Q6FNA they gain a little in the quality of the rendered image due to proprietary image enhancement technologies, but the difference is not so critical that you pay more for it.
Appearance
The TV looks very modern, the assembly materials are reliable, the frame and legs are made of metal, the rear casing is made of high-quality black plastic. Can be mounted on the wall: standard mounting - VESA 200 × 200 mm.
The competitors are slightly ahead of Xiaomi here. They have thinner frames, but overpaying for that doesn't make sense.
Connectors
The TV is equipped with the following connectors: HDMI - 3 pcs., USB - 2 pcs., LAN, component video input. There is an antenna input, but there is no headphone or digital audio output, in which the model is inferior to competitors. Besides, LG 49SK8000 has 1 HDMI and 1 USB connector more, which plays a role if you need to connect a mouse, keyboard. Samsung QE49Q6FNA has 4 HDMI ports. The advantage is again with the competitors, but again it is insignificant.
Sound
2 speakers of 8 W directed downwards are responsible for the sound. There is support for DTS, Dolby Digital. The sound is voluminous, with excellent lows, but competitors are much better in this regard. LG 49SK8000 has built-in acoustics with a power of 20 watts, and Samsung QE49Q6FNA equipped with its own 20-watt subwoofer and two 10-watt speakers - that’s where the real power is, which justifies the higher price.
Functions
The functionality is the main highlight of the Xiaomi MiTV 4C 50. This is a whole multimedia center with a lot of interesting features, but you won't be able to watch TV on it. There is an antenna input, but there are no built-in receivers. To watch TV channels in high quality, you need additional equipment. But channels can be watched online in IPTV or similar services. In this regard, Xiaomi is ahead of its time, but there are already talks about abandoning traditional broadcast antennas. Perhaps, in the near future, the lack of built-in tuners will not be a disadvantage of the TV, but for now this is a fat minus of the model compared to competitors.
In terms of multimedia and Smart TV functions, everything is fine here. The TV is powered by an ARM Cortex-A53 processor, has 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory. The software part is Android TV with the MIUI proprietary shell. As noted by some users, there are problems with the Russification of the system. The number of pre-installed applications is huge, there is everything you need, but what is missing can be installed from the Play Store.Already in the basic version, you can view any content from external media, sites, including via the Wi-Fi wireless protocol. Control - from a smartphone or voice. Built-in PVR recorder: you can record your favorite TV shows to watch them at any convenient time.
The highlight of this TV is the PatchWall interface, capable of defining your interests and offering quality content on topics of interest. And it works: just start using the TV. In a few days he will understand you without words, offering the most interesting.
If we talk about competitors, then LG 49SK8000 please gamers with the presence of the game mode, and Samsung QE49Q6FNA can become the basis of the Smart Home system. Otherwise, the functionality is the same as that of Xiaomi MiTV 4C 50. At the same time, both work on the basis of WebOS, which can create problems when installing separate applications. I am still for Android TV, even if not in its pure form.
Benefits
- Adequate price;
- high-quality matrix;
- 4K video;
- convenient remote control;
- powerful hardware;
- Android TV with MIUI shell;
- the PatchWall interface.
disadvantages
- No built-in tuners;
- no headphone or digital audio output;
- firmware in Chinese, it is difficult to find high-quality Russified.
conclusions
Xiaomi MiTV 4C 50 is more than a TV. I would call it a Smart panel with a bunch of interesting chips, such as, for example, the PatchWall interface. To watch TV, you need additional equipment. You can use IPTV services. This offer is for really interesting even considering the need to buy a box for digital TV.
The only significant plus Samsung QE49Q6FNA - powerful acoustics. If you need a TV for your home theater, this can be a decisive moment when choosing.
Significant advantages for LG 49SK8000 I have not found. For gamers, this can be a game mode. Its price is even slightly lower than the Xiaomi MiTV 4C 50, so I cannot say that the LG 49SK8000 is an unwise choice if you are not picky about the operating system under which the TV runs.
