Apart from the unprecedented Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi K30 Ultra, Xiaomi’s third big drop during its 10-year anniversary launch event was the Mi TV LUX Transparent Edition. Priced at RMB 49,999 (approx. INR 538604.23), the official sales start today (August 16) in China.
The Mi TV LUX Transparent Edition, which is the world’s first mass-produced transparent TV, comes with an edge-to-edge transparent self-luminous display that transmits images seemingly suspended in the air.
Moreover, the Mi TV LUX Transparent Edition offers a perfect combination of cutting-edge display technology and exquisite industrial design. For Xiaomi, it is also a major exploration of future TV forms. When the Mi TV LUX Transparent Edition is turned off, it looks like a mere glass display. The pictures it displays seem to be floating in the air, merging the virtual and the real to bring an unprecedented visual experience.
Unlike traditional TVs that come with a back panel, the Mi TV LUX Transparent Edition is fitted with all the processing units in its base stand, preserving the compact shape of the screen and in the meantime brings about countless technical challenges. Apart from its futuristic design, the Mi TV LUX Transparent Edition is also equipped with flagship-level hardware that achieves ground-breaking upgrades in both sound and picture quality.
Its 55-inch transparent OLED panel features a 150000:1 static contrast ratio and an infinite dynamic contrast ratio, offering extra rich blacks and unmatched brightness. The Mi TV LUX Transparent Edition is capable of restoring the awe-inspiring colours that bring images to life leveraging its DCI-P3 93 percent colour spectrum support. Its 10-bit panel displays 1.07 billion colour combinations, an extra-wide colour spectrum far beyond what the human eye can perceive.
Besides this, the TV comes with a 120Hz refresh rate and 120Hz MEMC technology, providing consumers with smoother and clearer motion representation. The 1ms fast response rate also makes gaming truly lifelike with smooth controls and low latency. It also comprises of an AI Master Smart Engine, along with the MediaTek 9650 custom-made TV chip, with over 20 optimization algorithms and dedicated optimization for 5 major use scenarios, the device intelligently refines graphic resolution to create vibrant pictures.
Xiaomi Mi TV LUX Transparent Edition also supports AI Master for Audio allowing the device to intelligently detect the type of content playing and choose a fitting audio mode from a list spanning movies, music, newsfeed, sports, and others. The device takes audio performance a notch higher with Dolby Atmos support. This piece of technology showcases an aesthetic design that combines a 5.7mm ultra-thin body rectangular screen and a round base, creating an ultra-immersive viewing experience. The base stand is covered with a millimetre-grade finish that resembles compact discs blending perfectly into any surroundings. The TV is perfect not only for homes, but also for galleries, museums, shopping malls, and theatres.
Furthermore, the Mi TV LUX Transparent Edition runs on custom-made MIUI for TV. The user interface – including the Home page, Settings, My App – is specifically designed to better demonstrate the visual features and strength of the transparent screen, creating a unique user experience. The system also supports Always-On display and allows users to customize display images and texts.
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