Xiaomi TVs have been firmly in the top sales in the Russian market for the past 5 years, competing with traditional brands like Samsung or Samsung. LG. The reason for its popularity is a combination of advanced technologies (for example, QLED or OLED-Matrices) with aggressive pricing policies, but the range is from budget Redmis. TV before the flagship Mi TV Master – often puts customers at a dead end: how not to overpay for unnecessary functions and at the same time get a high-quality picture?
In this article, we will analyze all the current series of Xiaomi TVs (on the Internet). 2026 year, their key differences and help to decide on the choice for specific tasks: whether it is a gaming monitor for the game. PS5/Xbox, We'll focus on the hidden features of the firmware, the home theater or the compact TV for the kitchen. MIUI TV, which the manufacturer does not advertise, but which can dramatically improve the user experience.
1. Xiaomi TV lines: a short guide to the series
Xiaomi launches TVs under two major brands: Mi TV (Premium and mid-segment) and Redmi TV (There are several series within each brand, differing in screen technology, diagonals and fillings. Here is the main classification for 2026:
- 📺 Redmi TV A is the cheapest model with HD Ready (1366×768) full HD permission, without Smart TV or with a stripped-down firmware.
- 🎯 Redmi TV X — budgetary 4K-60Hz TVs suitable for watching movies and TV series.
- 💎 Mi TV Q - middle segment with QLED-120 Hz matrices and Dolby Vision support.
- 🎮 Mi TV S - Gaming TVs with low input lag (~10 ms and technology ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode).
- 🌌 Mi TV Master - flagships with OLED mini LED-backlight, Dolby Atmos sound and MediaTek Pentonic processors.
- 🖥️ Mi TV ES — TV and monitor hybrids with DisplayPort and FreeSync Premium.
It's important to understand that series names can vary by region. TV Q2 75" It's sold as Mi. TV 6 OLED, In Europe, it’s like Xiaomi Smart. TV QLED 4K. To avoid confusion, focus on the article of the model (for example, L75M8-8RSU) Technical specifications, not marketing name.
2 Budget TVs: Redmi TV A and Redmi. TV X
If you need a TV "just to be" - for the kitchen, cottage or children's room - pay attention to the line of Redmi. TV. These are the most affordable models in the range of Xiaomi, but with serious limitations.
Redmi TV A are basic models with resolution HD Ready (720p) full HD (1080p), diagonal from 32 to 50 and without Smart TV (Or with a very short firmware:
- 🔌 Support AV, HDMI 1.4 and USB 2.0 but often without ARC).
- 🎛️ Amlogic or Realtek processor with 1-2 GB of RAM (brakes when multitasking).
- 🔊 Built-in speakers with a power of 8-10 W (husky sound at high volume).
Redmi TV X is already 4K-television (3840×2160) frequent 60 Hz, but still with budget stuffing, and they're good for high-resolution movies, but not for games, because of the high input lag (~30 The main advantages of the series:
- 📺 Matrix VA 4000:1 contrast (better than the IPS price-segment).
- 🤖 Firmware MIUI TV Pre-installed Netflix, YouTube and Prime Video.
- 🔄 Support HDR10 (But without Dolby Vision).
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If you buy a Redmi. TV X for the bedroom, turn on the Sleep mode in the settings (Settings) → Display and sound → Sleep mode – it automatically reduces the brightness and turns off blue light after 22:00.
⚠️ Note: In the budget models of Redmi TV There is a common problem with burning out pixels when static channel logos. To avoid this, reduce the brightness to 70% and turn on the screen saver in the screen settings.
| Model | Diagonal | Permission | Smart TV | Price (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redmi TV A50 | 50" | Full HD | No. | ~18 000 ₽ |
| Redmi TV X55 | 55" | 4K UHD | MIUI TV (stripped-down) | ~25 000 ₽ |
| Redmi TV X65 | 65" | 4K UHD | MIUI TV | ~32 000 ₽ |
3. Mid-segment: Mi TV Q and Mi TV S – Best Price/Quality Balance
If you are looking for a TV for watching movies, TV shows and games every day, then the Mi series is a great choice. TV Q and Mi TV S is the best choice. They're offering QLED-matrix, high brightness (350-450 nits) and support for all modern standards HDR.
Mi TV Q is the gold standard among Xiaomi TVs:
- 🌈 QLED-matrix with quantum dots (wide color coverage 90% DCI-P3).
- 🎮 Update frequency 120 Hz (but only works with external sources, for example, PS5 or PC).
- 🔊 Dolby Audio and the sound DTS-HD (two 12.5 watt speakers).
- 🤖 Full-fledged MIUI TV Google Assistant and AirPlay 2 support (for Apple devices).
Mi TV The S is marketed as a gaming TV. Its key advantages are:
- 🎯 Low input lag (~10ms in game mode).
- 🔄 Technology ALLM (Automatic switching to low latency when connecting the console).
- 🖥️ FreeSync Premium (no image breaks at frequency) 4K@120Hz).
- 🔌 Port port HDMI 2.1 (important for PS5 Xbox Series X).
Both series are equipped with MediaTek processors MT9611 or MT9638, Provide smooth interface and support AV1-Decoding (relevant to YouTube in the 8K). However, they have a common disadvantage - the lack of local dimming, which makes black look gray in dark scenes.
☑️ What to check for when buying Mi TV Q/S
4.Premium segment: Mi TV Master and Mi TV OLED — game-player
If the budget is not limited, and the priority is the maximum quality of the picture and sound, then you should look at the flagship Mi series. TV Master and Mi TV OLED. These TVs compete with models from Sony Bravia and LG OLED, But they are 20 to 30 percent cheaper.
Mi TV Master is the top models with Mini LED-lighting OLED-They're the main features:
- 💡 Mini LED-backlight with 192-576 dimming zones (deep black and high brightness up to 1000 nits).
- 🎬 Support for Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ (automatic adjustment to the lighting in the room).
- 🔊 Acoustic system 2.1 with subwoofer (power 30-50 W, support for Dolby Atmos).
- 🤖 MediaTek Pentonic processor 1000 (support 8K@60Hz and 4K@144Hz).
Mi TV OLED — These are self-emitting pixel televisions that provide perfect black and instant response time (0.1 ms) and are ideal for watching movies in a dark room, but have two significant drawbacks:
- 🔥 Risk of pixel burnout during long-term display of static elements (channel logotypes, HUD play).
- 💰 High price (from 80,000) ₽ 55-model).
Xiaomi’s flagship models support all modern gaming technologies:
- 🎮 HDMI 2.1 (4 ports in Mi) TV Master 77").
- 🔄 VRR (Variable Refresh Rate: 40 Hz to 144 Hz.
- 🖥️ ALLM FreeSync Premium Pro (no breaks or stutters in games).
How to turn on the cinema mode on Mi TV Master
⚠️ Attention: On Mi TVs TV OLED The default is Pixel Shift and Logo Luminance Adjustment. Don't turn off these features, otherwise, after 1-2 years, the "ghosts" of the channel logos may appear on the screen.
| Model | Screen type | Brightness (thread) | Dimming zones | Price (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mi TV Master 65" | Mini LED | 1000 | 192 | ~75 000 ₽ |
| Mi TV OLED 55" | OLED | 800 | Self-emitting pixels | ~85 000 ₽ |
| Mi TV Master 77" | Mini LED | 1200 | 576 | ~150 000 ₽ |
5. TV and monitor hybrids: Mi series TV ES
The Mi series TV ES — These are unique devices that can be used as a living room TV and as a PC monitor. 4K@144Hz, have DisplayPort ports and USB-C, and are also certified to work with NVIDIA G-Sync.
The main features of the Mi TV ES:
- 🖥️ Desktop mode (disables post-processing of the image, as on a monitor).
- 🔌 Ports: HDMI 2.1 × 2, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C (Supported by DisplayPort Alt Mode).
- 🎮 FreeSync Premium Pro and VRR (40 Hz to 144 Hz).
- 📏 Diagonals: 55, 65 and 75" (optimum for work and play).
These TVs are perfect for:
- 🎮 Gamers who want to play on the big screen without delay.
- 💻 Designers and programmers who need a large, high-resolution monitor.
- 🎥 Streamers who stream gameplay on Twitch or YouTube.
However, there are also disadvantages:
- 🔍 In monitor mode at close distance, pixels are visible (optimal distance - from 1.5 m).
- 🔊 The sound is worse than Mi's. TV Master (no subwoofer).
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If you plug in the Mi TV ES PC, be sure to turn on Desktop mode in settings (Settings) → Screen. → Monitor mode. This will disable unnecessary image processing and reduce input delay.
6.Comparing Xiaomi TVs to Competitors: Which is Better?
To see if you should buy a Xiaomi TV, compare it to the main competitors in each segment.
Budget segment (Redmi) TV X vs TCL Episode 4: "Vs Hisense" A6):
- ✅ Xiaomi wins at firmware (MIUI TV more comfortable than Roku TV Vidaa).
- ❌ Losing in brightness (y) TCL Hisense backlights are 10-15% brighter).
- ⚠️ Xiaomi has more broken pixels on new models (check in the store!).
Mid-segment (Mi) TV Q vs Samsung CU7000 vs LG QNED80):
- ✅ Xiaomi is 15-20% cheaper with similar characteristics.
- ✅ Better gaming options (below input lag, there are) ALLM).
- ❌ The worst motion processing (Samsung and the LG More smoothly show dynamic scenes).
Premium segment (Mi) TV Master vs Sony X90K vs LG C2):
- ✅ Xiaomi offers Mini offers LED It is cheaper than Sony (e.g. Mi). TV Master 65" vs Sony X90K 65" - difference ~30 000 ₽).
- ❌ Loses as video processing (Sony has better upscale Full) HD before 4K).
- ❌ U LG OLED better play (HDMI 2.1. on all ports, VRR 1 Hz).
In short:
- 💰 For savings – take Xiaomi (preferably price/quality).
- 🎬 For the movie - Sony (best video processing).
- 🎮 For games — LG OLED (better HDMI 2.1 and VRR).
7. Hidden functions MIUI TV: What Xiaomi TVs Can Do, But Don't Tell You in Store
Firmware MIUI TV Xiaomi hides a lot of useful features on its TVs that aren't mentioned in the official specs:
1. Developer Mode and Hidden Settings
To enable the developer mode, go to:
Settings → About TV → Version MIUI TVClick on the version 7 times in a row, and then the developer option will appear in the settings, where you can:
- 🔧 Enable debugging on USB (third-party APK).
- 🖥️ Change the permit HDMI hand-held (useful for retro consoles).
- 🔄 Disable interface animation (accelerates work).
2. Alternative launchers
By default. MIUI TV He's going to put his launcher on the floor, and he's going to be replaced by a commercial. ATV Launcher or HalLauncher:
- Download. APK flash-starter.
- Connect the flash drive to the TV and install through the File Manager.
- In settings (Settings → Applications → Default Launcher), select a new launcher.
3. Game chips
- 🎮 Game Turbo Mode (Settings) → Special facilities → Game Turbo reduces input lag to ~10ms.
- 🔊 Sound visualizer (Settings) → Sound. → Visualizers – useful for music broadcasts.
- 🖥️ PC mode (Settings) → Screen. → Monitor mode) disables video processing to work with PC.
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8. Frequent problems and how to solve them
Even Xiaomi TVs have some problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:
1.The TV is not turned on or stuck on the logo
- 🔌 Check the power cable and socket.
- 🔄 Make a hard reset: press the power button on the case for 15 seconds.
- 📥 If it doesn’t work, run the TV through the USB (forum-book 4PDA).
2.No sound through HDMI
- 🔊 Check what is in the sound settings (Settings) → Sound. → Exit HDMI) chosen PCM auto.
- 🔄 Restart the TV and the signal source (set-top box, console).
- 🔌 Try another cable. HDMI (better off ARC).
3. The picture is blurred or there are artifacts
- 📺 Make sure the source resolution matches the TV resolution (Settings) → Screen. → Permission).
- 🔧 Turn off post-processing (Settings) → Picture → Image modes → Customized → Turn off noise reduction and improve movement).
- 🔌 Check the cable. HDMI — for 4K@60Hz You need High Speed, for 4K@120Hz — Ultra High Speed.
4.Brake the interface
- 🧹 Clear the cache (Settings) → Annexes → Clear the cache).
- 🔄 Turn off auto-update apps.
- 📱 Install an alternative launcher (see section above).
⚠️ Warning: If after updating the firmware TV began to brake or overheat, make a reset to factory settings (Settings) → System system → Resetting settings. This often solves performance problems.