Mi TV 5X 43 inch 4K – Budget Smart Android TV King?

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Installation- Mi TV 5X 43 inch

We got Xiaomi’s Mi TV 5X after a huge delay due to unknown reasons. After that, we got it installed by Xiaomi’s Installation Team, and it is highly recommended you do the same to avoid causing any voids in the warranty. Installation is simple. All you have to do is attach the metal foot-stands or get wall mounts from the installation team by paying ₹500 extra.

The unwrapping of Mi TV 5X 43 inch

It comes with a metal frame of brushed aluminium colour, which gives it a premium look. Its bezels are thin. On the bottom is Xiaomi’s branding, along with far-field microphones. Its back is made of plastic. Xiaomi has tried to give it a carbon fibre look, but unfortunately, this is merely plastic. On the back are connectivity options which include 3 HDMI 2.1 ports. Its HDMI 2 port is an eARC port.

There are 2 USB ports and one headphone jack on the same side. It has one optical audio port, AV composite, Antenna port, and LAN port. It supports Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band wifi. Along with the TV comes documentation and remote control (without batteries).

The remote control is sleek and has a minimalist design. There are Netflix and Amazon Prime hotkeys and Patchwall and Google Assistant buttons. It takes up to 30-40 seconds to boot up, which is expected in all Android TVs. All famous OTT apps are pre-downloaded.

The suggested content appears on the home screen. The almost identical content will be available in Patchwall suggestions as given in Android suggestions. There is nothing extraordinary in Patchwall which is not there in the Android interface. Suggested content is the same in Patchwall as well as the Android OS.

Mi TV 5x 43 inch specifications

Mi TV 5X comes with Android OS 10 out of the box. It has 16GB maximum storage, whereas its usable storage is 12GB which is good. It comes with Android 10 out of the box with a built-in Chromecast and the support of the Patchwall 4 interface. This overall OS experience is not smooth.

There are bugs, and it lags sometimes. Initially, it runs smoothly, but it starts to lag after 15-20 minutes. You will face a wifi disconnection issue and other glitches, which are bugs.

It has Chromecast and Miracast support, which means you can cast your phone in 2 ways. Miracast is not good, as when we tried to cast a OnePlus phone via Miracast, it did even get connected. The wifi got disconnected, so we had to reboot this TV repeatedly.

However, a Xiaomi phone got cast within seconds via Miracast. It comes with 4K Ultra HD 3840×2160 Resolution and 60Hz refresh rate with reality flow 60Hz MEMC. Reality Flow is a MEMC technology that is software-based in this TV. It causes no significant reduction in motion blur. It comes with an 8-bit FRC VA DLED panel that supports HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision. This was all about mi tv 5x specifications.

The Brightness Levels of Mi TV 5X 43 inch

On 100% backlight and 100% brightness, its recorded brightness was 350 Lux, i.e. 350 nits. On usable condition, i.e. on 100% backlight and 50% brightness, its peak HDR brightness was 275 Lux, i.e. 275 nits. After reducing its backlight to 70% and brightness to 50%, its peak HDR brightness becomes 175 nits.

The peak HDR brightness is recorded on 100% backlight and 50% brightness, and in this scenario- its peak HDR brightness is 275 lux, i.e. 275 nitsWhen we increase its brightness (brightness and picture contrast etc.), then one cannot see this TV. In this scenario, its peak HDR brightness is 350 nits.

It has Vivid Picture Engine 2 technology with Adaptive brightness. The Wide Color Gamut NTSC is 85%, and the DCI P3 ratio is 94%. These figures sound good, but a good NTSC and DCI P3 ratio does not enhance the colour quality; instead, it means this TV has more colours.

Xiaomi does colour optimization-

In our opinion, red and green colours are over-saturated. The red colour appears more prominent. The green colour is also over-saturated but less saturated than the saturation of the red colour.

Upscaling capabilities

The upscaling of SD channels of Mi TV 5X 43 inch is good but not that good. No 4k TV can show the fantastic picture quality of SD channels, especially in the budget range. The clarity and upscaling of HD channels are far better, but there is no significant reduction in motion blur. The upscaling and picture quality of SD and HD channels is not unique. Instead, it is just above average.

There is nothing extraordinary even in HD channels, and the reason is its poor picture quality due to less brightness. The upscaling of the 1080p video is fantastic, and the upscaling of the 4K video played via USB is also good.

Performance of OTT Apps of Mi TV 5X 43 inch

We also tested Mi TV 5X’s performance with OTT apps; first, we played a video on Netflix. The Dolby Vision logo appeared in Dolby Vision compatible videos as Mi TV 4X supports Dolby Vision. It supports HDR10 and HDR10+, which we tested with Amazon Prime and in our opinion, this panel plays HDR10 well.

All the Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10+ content on Amazon Prime and Netflix appears flat. According to us, there is no difference as its low brightness cannot show the content as it is.

 It was made to be shown. Even after closing Dolby Vision or HDR10, the picture quality was the same as in other content.

Even after we kept the motion flow smooth, i.e. on maximum setting, the blooming or Halo was still there. Even in the grey uniformity test, where we kept the grey screen on 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, and 100%, its performance was nothing extraordinary. Greys were not that uniform, especially in the lower percentage.

We did the stress test, which shows blooming and Halo perfectly. In this stress test, blacks were good, but there was Halo or Blooming. We did a perfect Halo test (the classic windmill test) to confirm it and blooming, or Halo, was visible. All this testing was to check the Blooming or Halo effect, and yes, there was Halo or Blooming in this TV. Its blacks are good as it is a VA panel.

The Halo was visible despite its maximum setting, i.e. on reality motion flow. 2 or 3 images will be visual in the fast action scenes. The colours were refined from the front viewing angle, but there was up to 25% colour loss on extreme sides. This is because it is a VA panel.

Audio Test- Mi TV 5X 43 inch

We also conducted audio tests. The audio test should be performed on a maximum of 70-75% volume. We played an audio clip on 75% volume, and it turns out that the audio of Mi TV 5X is just average.  

To check the Dolby Atmos capabilities of Mi TV 5X, we tested it by connecting it to a Dolby Atmos Soundbar. The Dolby Atmos logo appeared on Netflix after securing it with the Dolby Atmos Soundbar. Its audio quality was just average. This TV has 30W audio, whereas its higher models have 40W audio.

 All we can conclude is that the 30W speakers of this cabinet as average. This is not a bad thing. Every TV gives average audio quality until it is Sony. Not every TV has the best speakers. One must buy a TV for its best picture quality and not its best audio quality.

Mi TV 5X 43 inch comes with far-field microphones, which can be turned on/off from the button on the bottom bezel of this TV. They will answer your questions and follow your commands. This is a good feature, but is this the basis for choosing this TV? Think before you decide.

Before we conclude, let us tell you how its predecessor, i.e. Mi TV 4X, became the best seller. It is because Xiaomi’s mobile phones are good and sell the most. Xiaomi is a big company that makes mobile phones. When one has a good Mi mobile phone, he automatically gets convinced to buy Mi TV.

What does the central section of the Indian audience watch? The answer is ‘TV soap operas’. They like vivid dress colours and bright colours in the jewellery. That is why high peak HDR brightness in this TV is not essential. Visibility of better red and green colours is more vital. That is why this is a bestseller.

Our Views on the Picture Quality

Forget about its DCI P3 ratio and its NTSC percentage. Just remember that its peak HDR brightness in our meter was 275 Lux. Nits are the ‘light coming out of the light source’, and Lux is the ‘capturing of the amount of light being emitted from that light source’. Thus, 275 Lux means 275 Nits of light from this panel. Remember this. Second, the red colour is oversaturated, guaranteeing vibrant picture quality.

If you like vibrant colours, go for Mi TV 5X 43 inches. Its green colour is also slightly over-saturated, but that much is acceptable. This was everything about its picture quality in a nutshell.

Pros and cons

Redmi TV and Mi TV 5X 43 inch

Redmi TV and Mi TV 5X are almost identical TVs. Their design is slightly changed, and only 1 or 2 features are extra. Otherwise, there is no significant change in both of these TVs. There is a thing- the “paradox of choices”, which means you are stuck between either of the two choices or between a yes or a no situation.

This TV is perfect for daily operas on SD or HD channels instead of gaming channels. But you can also buy Redmi TV for this purpose.

We believe Redmi TV and Mi TV 5X are almost identical. We are not trying to confuse you. Instead, we are providing you with more options. You can buy a better TV at a lower price than this TV. Or you can buy a TV which may be slightly costlier, but you could watch all sorts of content on it.

We are giving you these choices so that you can decide better. You need to decide what type of content you watch more. You must determine if you love Mi TV 5X or want better picture quality. The decision is all yours.