Small but different Xiaomi 40-inch TV Xiaomi TV 2 first experience

At the beginning of this year, the appearance of Xiaomi small box was well received in the market, and Xiaomi seemed to realize that making products smaller can indeed open up another new market. Following the 49-inch Xiaomi TV 2, its 40-inch version also came to us with a bit of the flavor of "Xiaomi small TV".

Small but beautiful

After televisions have become flat-panel televisions, the 40-inch size has become the starting point for people to choose and is also the first choice for bedroom TVs. Coupled with the narrow bezel design of Xiaomi TV 2, the first impression it gives is that it is even somewhat close to a large-screen computer monitor.

Although it is priced at 1,999 yuan, which highlights its cost-effectiveness, the 40-inch Xiaomi TV 2 still has excellent workmanship in details. The two metal feet with frosted surfaces are quite impressive, and the fact that a Phillips screwdriver for installation is included in the package is also very user-friendly.

The remote control of the 40-inch Xiaomi TV 2 is no different in design from the remote controls of other Xiaomi TV products such as the Xiaomi Box. It uses infrared reception instead of the Bluetooth remote control on the Xiaomi Box.

The power button of the body is located below the MI logo on the front, which is also the receiving area of ​​the remote control's infrared signal.

The interfaces of the 40-inch Xiaomi TV 2 are concentrated on the right rear of the product. Two of the commonly used USB and HDMI interfaces are arranged on the side, and a USB 3.0 interface is included to facilitate faster data transmission.

This time, the small-sized Xiaomi TV 2 claims to be equipped with a 40-inch "world-class screen, the world's only 10th generation line, Sharp SDP ultra-crystal screen", with a resolution of 1080P full HD. From an intuitive visual point of view, the screen has excellent color performance and excellent viewing angle. The only drawback is that if you touch the screen surface directly with your hand, it will still feel too "soft".

Balanced performance

The advent of the smart TV era has shifted the "nuclear war" of electronic products from mobile devices to large-screen TVs.

The 40-inch Xiaomi TV 2 uses the MStar 6A908 quad-core processor. According to Xiaomi co-founder Wang Chuan, the 6A908 is the same chip as the 6A918 commonly seen on the market. The core configuration is exactly the same, but the 6A918 has 4K output. In the face of a 1080P display, the 6A908 is a "big horse pulling a small cart", and users will experience better performance.

In the "No Random Marriage" test, the 40-inch Xiaomi TV 2 scored 20,000 points, which is considered to be the mainstream level of smart TVs today.

But it is worth noting that in the local video playback test, although the 40-inch Xiaomi TV 2 has no pressure in facing 60fps1080P video, when it comes to playing the 4K video of "Beauty and Roast Duck", the result is that there is sound but no image.

In addition, under such hardware configuration, the overall fluency of the Xiaomi MIUI TV version 1.1.60 system pre-installed on the machine is ideal, but there will be some frame drops and stuttering when some animations switch transition scenes in the system. This also proves that the newly released 40-inch Xiaomi TV 2 still has room for optimization and upgrade.

In terms of network connectivity, the 40-inch Xiaomi TV 2 supports dual-band Wi-Fi and has better network transmission efficiency than general smart TV products. The Bluetooth connection can also smoothly support peripheral accessories including Xiaomi handles and Xiaomi Bluetooth remote controls.

Video content: The "Chen Tong effect" gradually emerges

If you have seen the Xiaomi Mini Box before, then the overall style of the MIUI TV version running on the Xiaomi Mini TV has not changed much, and it still highlights the simple and easy-to-use features. Although the size has become smaller, the large icons and solid color background can satisfy users to watch on the sofa or bed.

In terms of video content that users are more concerned about, the 40-inch Xiaomi TV 2 and Xiaomi Box remain consistent, and the partner is still the Central Galaxy Internet Integrated Broadcast Control Platform (GITV).

Compared with the resources of iCNTV broadcast control platform previously used by Xiaomi TV and Xiaomi Box, GITV obviously has richer content. Since Chen Tong joined Xiaomi last year, the construction of video content has been gradually strengthened. By comparing with the video resources on the official website of iQiyi, it is found that the shadow of iQiyi can be seen everywhere in the video content on the 40-inch Xiaomi TV 2.

As for the problem that the latest movie content requires payment, the only answer is "if you don't have the hands-on ability to install other software, you still have to buy it." But it is worth mentioning that Xiaomi uses two payment methods on the TV side, Mi Coin and Alipay, both of which require users to use their mobile phones to scan the code to complete the payment, which is a bit difficult for the elderly.

In addition, Wang Chuan said in an interview, "Xiaomi currently has very good cooperation with the licensees and is now promoting the integration of the licensees' content. I believe that in the near future, users will be able to see the content of iCNTV, Galaxy and Mango on Xiaomi TV and box products. Xiaomi TV will become the TV with the richest content and the highest quality content."

Chen Tong also revealed that the cooperation between Xiaomi and Mango TV will be implemented soon, and a large number of exclusive variety shows will be launched next month.

At present, both the Xiaomi small box and the 40-inch Xiaomi TV 2 are still a bit weak in multi-platform integration of film sources, and there is still a lot of room for improvement. It depends on how the "Chen Tong effect" will develop in the future.

Game content: gradually gaining attention

Compared with video content, game content on Xiaomi TV is often overlooked by the outside world. However, judging from the feedback from game developers, Xiaomi TV users are quite active in playing TV games.

Compared with other third-party TV game aggregation platforms, the number of games on the 40-inch Xiaomi TV 2 is not large, but it basically includes the current excellent original TV game content. The attitude of "better to have less than less" makes it difficult for users to find "roughly transplanted" mobile games on the recommendation page.

After the Xiaomi controller was released, a "controller zone" was also opened on the 40-inch Xiaomi TV 2, and games that have been launched include "No More Hesitation", "Sonic CD", "Overdroy", etc. But generally speaking, these games have not fully utilized the functions of the Xiaomi controller.

One problem that needs to be solved is that not all games can be operated with a remote control, and not all users have a Bluetooth controller. However, the "Xiaomi Remote Control" on the mobile version does not have a virtual controller function, so it is recommended to be improved in the future.

Wang Chuan said in an interview that Xiaomi is optimistic about the future development of TV games. Xiaomi Interactive Entertainment has grown into China's largest game distribution platform and has established good cooperative relations with most game manufacturers. He believes that the TV game market will soon enter a period of explosive growth after development.

Summarize:

The launch of the 40-inch Xiaomi TV 2 gives users a new choice when purchasing smart TV products. The good hardware configuration and the MIUI TV version of the software system, the same as the Xiaomi Mi TV, allow this entry-level Xiaomi TV to meet almost all of your needs for a smart TV.

The price of 1,999 yuan is as cost-effective as the original Xiaomi mobile phone, which also gives the Xiaomi small TV the strength to create quite a stir in the smart TV market.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.