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More for less. Did Redmi do it again?

In the present times having a large TV in the living room of any house is a standard requirement. But whenever you look for a big TV, they are usually not pocket-friendly. For a few years now Xiaomi has been a market leader in affordable smart TVs. And now it is bringing its new offerings at lower price points under the Redmi portfolio. Redmi entered the smart TV market of India earlier this month with the launch of the X series. Which would be available on amazon around March 26th, from midnight onwards.

This series contains three variants the X50, X55, and X65 of 50(127.7 cm), 55(138.8 cm), and 65(163.9 cm) inches respectively.

Let’s Look At The Specs

Apart from the size variation, all the TVs have identical specs.

Display

∙ 4K display

∙ 60Hz refresh rate 

∙ Dolby Vision

∙ HDR and HDR10+

With a supreme 4K screen display, the Redmi Smart TV X series will make sure every time you switch on your TV you are transported to a new world. But that’s not all, the Redmi Smart TV X series also comes with Xiaomi’s Vivid picture engine and upscales the visuals to look more dynamic and colourful. The screen is also supported by Dolby Vision and can display at HDR and HDR10+ qualities. Display is also governed by Reality Flow MEMC so that you never miss a frame no matter how fast the game goes.

Well, with this combination it is very clear that the Redmi Smart TV X series will be a huge rave in today’s market.

Audio

∙ Powerful Dual speaker system – 15W speaker setup for a 30W output stereo output.

∙ DTS-HD | DTS Virtual:X for more immersion

∙ Dolby Atmos passthrough eARC

With audio technologies that will immerse you into a surreal experience, the Redmi Smart TV X series boasts of the latest and cutting-edge interface for producing crisp sounds. Not a footstep and not a whisper will go unheard with the Dolby Atmos Passthrough eARC making sure your ears are always on the alert. The DTS Virtual:X breathes new life into the screen and allows you to listen to movies, music and games with an experience you will relish.

Ports:

∙ eARC

∙ three HDMI 2.1 with auto low-latency mode

∙ one AV input

∙ two USB ports optical

∙ 3.5mm jack

∙ Ethernet port 

∙ AV port

When it comes to wireless connectivity, you get Bluetooth 5.0, and dual-band Wi-Fi. Also, you have support for HDMI 2.1 and an Auto Low Latency Mode so that your connections don’t lag. 

Software & Architecture

The TV runs on a top Android TV 10 OS called PatchWall, which makes it easier navigation by bringing all content and media to one place. The TV also acts as a hub to connect to all the present Mi Home Devices.

Under the hood you get, Quad-core A55 processor with a Mali G52 GPU for smooth and hassle-free processing. The flagship processor will make sure every encounter with your TV leaves you spell-bound. Also along with the processors is an efficient 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage that will easily fulfil your daily needs. 

Last but not least……

Prices

  • X50 retails for Rs.32,999/-
  • X55 retails for Rs.38,999/-
  • X65 retails for Rs.57,999/-

ICICI Bank credit card EMI customers are eligible for an extra Rs 2,000 instant discount. Also, there are offers on subscriptions for OTT platforms like Zee5, Aha, Hungama Play, Hoichoi, etc.

If a budget TV with amazing specs is what you want, the Redmi X series is the way to go!

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Launch of Redmi X Series Smart TV

Who doesn’t know the best-budgeted brand of Mobile Industry – Redmi? On Wednesday, the brand recently, i.e. 17th March 2021, announced the launch of their first smart TV.

The motive behind launching Redmi X Series Smart TV is to offer a more affordable TV experience than the Mi-TV. The first batch of the Redmi X series gives strong, promising vibes.

Till date, Xiaomi has launched 5 million smart TVs across the country. The premium sub-brand of Xiaomi holds a great market size of 30%. However, with joining the fray with Redmi, they are looking to cover at least 40% of the market share. 

Specifications and Features – Redmi X Series Smart TV

Redmi Smart TV Series is coming up with impressive features and specifications at a reasonable price. The Dolby Vision and HDR10+ are some of the best and notable configurations for high definition content. 

Moreover, incredible features like Vivid Picture Engine and Reality flow provides a spectacle and colourful visual experience. With the reality flow, MEMC users will get upscaled 60fps content, Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 colour gamut support. 

Even considering the picture modes, experts offered many options that include HDR vivid, Dark, Dolby Vision bright, Game, Standard, etc.

If you are a music lover, then the wide variety of audio formats like Dolby Audio for pre-installed speakers, DTS-HD, Dolby Atmos pass-through over eARC, etc., will offer you uninterrupted audio sessions. 

DTS Virtual:X, the object-based audio, offers enhanced bass, dialogue clarity, and surround virtualizer for a spellbound audio experience. 

Android Launcher

Redmi X Smart TV is powered by Android TV 10 with all-time access to Google Assistant and a stock Android TV launcher. The users will notice that, like Xiaomi TV, Redmi X Series also supports Xiaomi’sXiaomi’s content-focused user interface – Patchwall UI. 

In addition to this, users will get an inbuilt Google Chromecast feature. This amazing Redmi TV range will be the company’s first product to support the Mi Home app for IoT.

Other Key Specs and Features

All the Redmi X series variants come with 4K LED panels and a high resolution of 3840×2160 pixels. These Redmi TV models have a 64-bit quad-core MediaTek 9611 chipset exactly like Mi QLED TV.    

On the other hand, the entire X series smart TV range has 2GB RAM and internal storage of 16GB. Even you can make your and your kid’s TV experience better with its advanced features of universal search, kids mode, and a user centre that will display all the upcoming trailers on the screen.

With regards to wired or wireless connectivity, Redmi offers various options, including Ethernet, two USB ports, AV port, 3.5mm jack, one AV input, one e-ARC, with Bluetooth 5.0, and dual-band Wi-Fi.

Pricing and Availability

Redmi X Series TV ModelSize of Smart TVPrice (Rs)
X5050-inch32,999
X5555-inch38,999
X6565-inch57,999

All Redmi X series Smart TV variants will be available for online and offline sale from 26th March afternoon. You can book your order online from Mi stores, Amazon, and Mi Homes. Hurry Up!!! Book your order on 26th March and avail of a discount of Rs.2,000 by making a payment with ICICI Banks credit card.

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Making Calls And Connecting AC Through TV? TCL launches India first smart TV with Android 11

Have you ever wondered how amazing it will feel when we can make calls through a TV? Or can On/Off our AC with the help of TV? Yes, you heard it right. For this special thanks goes to one of the best leading consumer electronics brands of the country TCL.

TCL recently, on 10th March 2021 had announced the launch of India’s first Android 11 Smart TV. TCL P725 TV series will be the country’s first TV models that will be working on Android 11. All the models are in the range of 4K HDR LED TVs.

Specifications and Features – TCL P725

TCL P725 will be the first-ever Android 11 Smart TV in the country. The tech experts also claimed that the user could access more than 7000 apps and over 7 lakh shows at one spot only. 

The brand delivers the TV series with an external camera that can easily attach to the TV’s top with 24W speakers. So, users can have an immersive experience of uninterrupted video calls through the Google Duo app.  

These TV models come with LED-backlit LCD panels accompanied with a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels or 4K and an aspect ratio of 16:9. The screen display features a 60Hz of refresh rate that continues up to 15 ms of input lag. It will also have specifications of 75% of the DCI-P3 gamut of colours and supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.

AIPQ Engine

TCL P725 TV series has its chipset that enables the TCL algorithm in producing real-time content. In short, spectators can see oceans will seem to be bluer and rainforests lusher. 

Best Picture Experience

The TCL TV models will be available with the best feature of Motion Estimation & Motion Compensation (MEMC). It will contribute to the processing of smoother pictures. This feature can deliver a maximum of 60 frames per second. 

Mesmerizing Audio-Visual Experience 

TCL is best known for providing the best TV viewing experience to its clients. Intending to offer endless entertainment to life, they provide an immersive library of the latest movies and shows. Users can easily access and enjoy any of their favourite shows in Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision. 

Connectivity 

The TCL P725 TV series models offer a variety of connectivity modes. You can easily connect your devices with available options like Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI 2.0, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, dual-band WiFi, and HDMI 2.1.

Pricing – TCL P725 TV series

TCL ensures that any of the consumers need not sacrifice any specs and features because of their budget. And that’s why they offered the same specs and features. For its first launch, the company will roll out the TCL P725 TV model of 65-inches exclusively on Amazon just for Rs. 89,990.

However, users can choose among four size variants of the P725 series with different price tags. These are: 

VariantsPrice
65-inchRs. 89,990/-
55-inchRs. 62,990/-
50-inchRs. 56,990/-
43-inchRs. 41,990/-