{"id":165865,"date":"2023-07-25T06:32:18","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T05:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=165865"},"modified":"2024-06-04T17:14:01","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T17:14:01","slug":"xiaomi-mi-tv-ea55-review-the-most-affordable-4k-tv-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/xiaomi-mi-tv-ea55-review-the-most-affordable-4k-tv-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Xiaomi MI TV EA55: The most affordable 4K TV in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Xiaomi Mi TV EA55 is another entry-level 4K model from Xiaomi.\u00a0The TV is equipped with a tuner, Android operating system with voice control and other useful technologies.<\/p>\n<p>The Mi TV EA 2022 series consists of ten models with diagonals from 32 to 75 inches.\u00a0However, not all of these models have the same characteristics.\u00a0Are there any downsides to this TV?\u00a0Should I buy Mi TV EA55?\u00a0In the proposed review of Xiaomi Mi TV EA55 4K HDR, we will try to answer these and other questions.<\/p>\n<h2>Xiaomi MI TV EA55 review<\/h2>\n<h3>Design<\/h3>\n<p>The front side of the Xiaomi Mi TV EA55 looks very modern.\u00a0Like the vast majority of TVs from this company, the device has a screen that is framed by a very thin frame.\u00a0The whole structure rests on a stand in the form of two thin legs.\u00a0The body of the TV cannot be called flat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-165866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-83.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-83.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-83-770x592.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Its thickness at the bottom is almost 8 centimeters.\u00a0However, in some other models in this price category, this size is also 10 cm. Usually, if the TV is on a stand, then the depth of the case cannot \u201cspoil\u201d the appearance of the TV.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to hang this TV on the wall, you will need a VESA 200 x 200 bracket (for a 55-inch diagonal).\u00a0This wall mount will have to be purchased separately.\u00a0TV Xiaomi TV EA55 comes with a stand, four screws for attaching this stand, a warranty card and a remote control with two AAA batteries.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-12196\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/129_techweek.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/129_techweek.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/130_techweek.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/131_techweek.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/132_techweek.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/133_techweek.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Xiaomi MI TV EA55 design\" width=\"700\" height=\"322\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Equipment<\/h3>\n<p>For live broadcasting, Xiaomi equipped its 55-inch TV with a tuner.\u00a0Switching time between channels usually does not exceed 2 seconds.\u00a0As for the operating system, small problems may appear here.\u00a0The fact is that initially the Xiaomi Mi EA55 TV has a MIUI TV 6.0 shell.<\/p>\n<p>After that, most sellers reflash it for Android 9 and install popular services on it. After flashing, a menu appears and the ability to voice control. However, according to user reviews, such a system has a couple of disadvantages. Firstly, the user will have access to Youtube, but it will not be possible to use his account on it.<\/p>\n<p>The second disadvantage is that all programs played through Android will be shown in Full HD resolution.\u00a0Content can also be viewed from a removable disk on the built-in Mi Player.\u00a0To achieve 4K content viewing, you must connect a 4K resolution media player to your TV via the HDMI port.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, before buying, you should definitely ask the seller what OS is on the TV that you are going to buy.\u00a0But the best option is to connect a 4K media player via HDMI with an operating system in this player.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-165867\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-84.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1350\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-84.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-84-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-84-770x513.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Sound quality<\/h3>\n<p>The sound on the Xiaomi Mi TV EA55 TV can be called mediocre.\u00a0The device has\u00a0a 2.0 sound scheme\u00a0and consists of two speakers with a total power of 20 watts.\u00a0If we talk about the presence of bass, then the built-in stereo speakers quickly reach their limit.\u00a0On the other hand, mids and highs sound very good.\u00a0This sound quality is enough for occasional TV viewing, but there is no home theater atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the Stereo mode, the device supports DTS-HD.\u00a0It should also be noted that the sound in the EA55 surpasses some TVs in terms of power and clarity of sound, which also do not have separate speakers for reproducing low frequencies.\u00a0If you want to improve the sound quality, then it is best to purchase an external soundbar or home theater system.<\/p>\n<h3>Image quality<\/h3>\n<p>TV Mi TV EA55 is equipped with a panel with a 10-bit (\u00a08-bit + FRC\u00a0)\u00a0IPS matrix\u00a0and direct LED\u00a0backlight Direct\u00a0.\u00a0TVs with these settings usually provide true-to-life colors and wide viewing angles.\u00a0However, their own contrast is weak.\u00a0As a result, the black color may look like a hazy gray.<\/p>\n<p>This is especially noticeable when viewed in a dark room.\u00a0As for HDR, that is, the HDR10 standard is available.\u00a0However, when viewing such content, the proper effect is almost not observed.\u00a0The reason for this is the low peak brightness, the value of which does not exceed 300 nits.\u00a0This indicator also negatively affects when viewing in a heavily lit room.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-165878\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-87.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-87.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-87-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-87-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Pasted-87-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>TV Mi EA55 has a refresh rate of 60 Hz.\u00a0This means that the TV cannot support 4K@120Hz, which is what the leading gaming consoles have.\u00a0On the other hand, this frequency is quite enough for watching movies and regular computer games.\u00a0Thanks to the Xiaomi Direct backlight, the TV has an evenly lit panel without any smudges.<\/p>\n<p>Also, I did not have to observe light at the edges of the screen.\u00a0In addition to an expanded color space with support for just over 1 billion colors and shades, the Xiaomi Mi TV EA55 is capable of playing high-definition 4K movies quite well.<\/p>\n<p>Movies in HD resolution (720P and 1080P) scale very well and are displayed with the utmost clarity.\u00a0In general, the picture is not bad, if you do not compare it with advanced TVs, which cost several times more.<\/p>\n<h3>Connections<\/h3>\n<p>Apparently Xiaomi decided to save a little on physical connectors.\u00a0With only two HDMI ports, two USB ports, and an\u00a0S\/PDIF\u00a0output instead of an optical audio output, Xiaomi is not exactly well equipped.\u00a0On the other hand, the device has an analog video\/audio input.<\/p>\n<p>This makes it possible to connect old game consoles, VCRs or analog camcorders without adapters.\u00a0Also on board there is an input for an antenna and Ethernet for a linear connection to the Internet.\u00a0As for wireless connections, there is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The image quality on this TV is very good relative to its price. Xiaomi TV reproduces images with natural colors and high depth of field.\u00a0The voice assistant works flawlessly.<\/p>\n<p>However, the operating system has its drawbacks, which were discussed above.\u00a0If the buyer already has a 4K media player, then there will be no problem with additional costs.\u00a0Mediocre sound and two HDMI connectors can also be attributed to the minuses.\u00a0However, the low price makes up for these shortcomings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Xiaomi Mi TV EA55 is another entry-level 4K model from Xiaomi.\u00a0The TV is equipped with a tuner, Android operating system with voice control and other useful technologies. 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