{"id":137427,"date":"2023-02-26T08:45:02","date_gmt":"2023-02-26T08:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=137427"},"modified":"2024-06-04T17:32:03","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T17:32:03","slug":"xiaomi-tv-q1e-review-affordable-4k-tv-for-the-masses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/xiaomi-tv-q1e-review-affordable-4k-tv-for-the-masses\/","title":{"rendered":"Xiaomi TV Q1E: Affordable 4K TV for the masses"},"content":{"rendered":"

Xiaomi TV Q1E is a 55-inch QLED model.\u00a0Once again, the brand is democratizing the 4K TV market in 2021 by dramatically lowering the price tag for the QLED segment.\u00a0Xiaomi QLED TV 55 is a really good option for everyday viewing of various programs and films.\u00a0However, if gaming mode is a priority, then after reviewing the Xiaomi TV Q1E, this model will not be the main recommendation.<\/p>\n

Xiaomi TV Q1E 55 \u2033 – Preview<\/h2>\n

In recent years, Xiaomi has been working to ensure that the company’s image is formed from a full range of TV models and adequate prices.\u00a0In part, this has been done from branching the Redmi brand into a separate organization to focus on more affordable smart devices across different product lines.<\/p>\n

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Obviously, this strategy is correct as the brand starts to get more ambitious with an expanded portfolio.\u00a0Along with high-end smartphones, Xiaomi introduced the QLED model from the Q1E series in the spring of 2021.\u00a0However, in addition to the difference in size with the\u00a0Xiaomi Q1\u00a0series\u00a0and the presence of QLED technology, there are changes in the specifications.<\/p>\n

Design<\/h3>\n

The Xiaomi TV Q1E series has received a single 55-inch diagonal so far.\u00a0Design inspiration is embodied in the premium model.\u00a0Therefore, the autumn premiere of Xiaomi TV 55 Q1E will be one of the premium TVs of this brand.\u00a0It’s clear that Xiaomi pays a lot of attention to detail.<\/p>\n

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Let’s start our acquaintance with a general view.\u00a0The display of the TV Xiaomi TV Q1E has thin bezels.\u00a0Along the entire perimeter, the matrix is \u200b\u200bframed by a dark silver frame with a minimal logo at the bottom of the screen.\u00a0A nondescript logo is located at the front and center, while a subtle \u201cDesigned by Xiaomi\u201d logo is placed on the right side of the bezel.<\/p>\n

The difference from Xiaomi TV Q1 is the TV stand.\u00a0The side Y-shaped metal legs of the stand are again present.\u00a0In this design, the look is pretty pretty.\u00a0The TV is, of course, compatible with VESA mount 200×200 mm.\u00a0The interface section is located on the left side of the back of the TV cabinet.\u00a0The connectors are facing left and down.<\/p>\n

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Connections<\/h3>\n

For different connections, the user has the same set as in Q1.\u00a0The only difference is that there is\u00a0no\u00a0HDMI 2.1\u00a0port\u00a0.\u00a0That is, the usual three HDMI 2.0 ports with eARC support.\u00a0Further, there are two USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet, an audio jack, and an optical audio output.\u00a0It is fair to say that the port selection is reliable but not up-to-date.<\/p>\n

In terms of wireless connectivity, the TV includes both Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi, and everything around it works very well on wireless.\u00a0No problem streaming high bitrate content from your local server.\u00a0Streaming services work great in 4K resolution.\u00a0The connection is very good, even if the Q1E TV was at a sufficient distance from the Wi-Fi router.<\/p>\n

Patchwall interface<\/h3>\n

The key difference between Xiaomi Q1E TVs is the Patchwall interface.\u00a0And let this shell be called by the manufacturer Patchwall, but in fact the TV runs on Android TV 10, which can be seen in the settings menu.\u00a0Yes, this UI isn’t as flamboyant as, say, webOS on LG TVs, but it makes up for that by integrating with a wide range of regional and international streaming services.\u00a0More importantly, the Xiaomi Q1E TV uses DTH or “Direct to Home” services and easily adds them to the interface.<\/p>\n

What does this mean for the user?\u00a0Top recommendations, such as universal search across 23 streaming services (market dependent), and can also connect to over-the-air TV for recommendations and suggestions.\u00a0This all works pretty well if you are a terrestrial TV buff, and is a nice addition to the cost.<\/p>\n

By the way, the user can easily switch to the standard Android TV interface with the click of a button if the customer prefers the standard interface. The set of functions has a built-in Chromecast. This should be clarified further upon purchase.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, sometimes you can observe the interface freezing for a few seconds.\u00a0During this time, the volume control is also sometimes blocked.\u00a0There were times when the remote was completely unresponsive.\u00a0That being said, many of these bugs will be fixed in the next update.\u00a0However, there is no known software update schedule.<\/p>\n

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Control<\/h3>\n

The Xiaomi Q1E comes with a unified remote control.\u00a0It is suitable for TV and external streaming devices.\u00a0This is a definite plus for the delivery.\u00a0It would have been nice to see a premium remote given the Q1E TV’s location in the 2021 model lineup.\u00a0The supplied Xiaomi remote gets the job done, although there may be some issues we mentioned earlier.<\/p>\n

The remote has buttons for direct access to\u00a0Netflix\u00a0and Prime Video, as well as buttons for switching to Patchwall mode or the Android TV interface.\u00a0Unfortunately, there is no function of separately programmable buttons by the user, but we would like to have such a function.\u00a0There is one peculiarity in the operation of the remote control – when the volume button is pressed twice, the sound is muted (Mute).\u00a0However, it is all too easy to mute the TV volume accidentally by quickly pressing the volume control.<\/p>\n

Image quality<\/h3>\n

Xiaomi TV Q1E has many HDR technologies.\u00a0Installed 8-bit (8-bit + FRC) 4K sensor is compatible with\u00a0Dolby Vision\u00a0, HDR10 +, HDR10 and HLG.\u00a0Peak brightness is around 1000 nits and 192 dimmable zones allow for very efficient backlight control.\u00a0Q in QLED TV indicates the presence of a quantum dot layer that helps improve contrast levels.\u00a0But unlike the Q1 series, the\u00a0VA panel\u00a0itself\u00a0supports 60Hz.<\/p>\n

Like many other TVs, the standard color calibration is not very impressive when first turned on.\u00a0However, if you spend a little time adjusting the picture, you will have much more fun with the Xiaomi Q1E model.\u00a0There is a wide range of picture settings, and just lowering the backlight level, sharpening and turning off MEMC can make huge differences.<\/p>\n

The contrast levels in the Xiaomi Q1E QLED are excellent and the black levels are especially good thanks to the total dimming.\u00a0Many users are partial to\u00a0QLED\u00a0panels, but Xiaomi Q1E TV shows its best side.<\/p>\n

In short, the image quality of the panel is very good after calibration.\u00a0As for games, there are some peculiarities.\u00a0Firstly, the panel itself is rated at 60Hz, the Xiaomi Q1E TV cannot receive an external 120Hz signal in 4K due to the decoder used.\u00a0This means that next-gen consoles are deprived of support for 120Hz in 4K.\u00a0Other than that, there is no support for variable refresh rate (VRR).\u00a0So “with an eye to the future” is not the right model.<\/p>\n

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Sound system<\/h3>\n

The Xiaomi Q1E model is equipped with a 2.0CH sound circuit, offering a total of 30W of power output using two tweeters and four woofers.\u00a0We can say that the sound is enough.\u00a0However, all this power does not match a well-divided soundstage.<\/p>\n

Even though the speakers are scattered across the bottom of the Q1E QLED TV, the volume has to be constantly adjusted to ensure dialogue is well defined.\u00a0Xiaomi’s Q1E TV supports eARC over HDMI and can transmit\u00a0Dolby Atmos\u00a0and DTS-HD\u00a0audio\u00a0to the receiver if you want to add it to your home theater system.<\/p>\n

Official site for the Xiaomi TV Q1E can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

Xiaomi TV Q1E was developed by the company for the mass market. If all you need is to watch movies on a good screen, then this model is quite suitable for the undemanding viewer.\u00a0Once set up, the picture looks very good and you shouldn’t discount the cost of the TV.<\/p>\n

The aesthetics of the Q1E blend well with most decors.\u00a0This product will surely push other TV manufacturers to lower their prices for QLED, as Xiaomi is the catalyst in this area.\u00a0Thus, Xiaomi TV Q1E is an excellent offer for avid filmmakers and TV shows, but this model is contraindicated for gamers.<\/p>\n

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