Chinas famed Xiaomi, known primarily for its smartphones and subsequently, for its various home electronics, including vacuum cleaners, fans, lights to kitchen appliances, has finally launched its range of smart TVs in the region.Its not their first TV though, as these have been available in Chinese for the last five years, but consumers here now have to chance to own a quality smart TVs at a fraction of the price of branded ones.Having owned a Sony Bravia, and subsequently, an LG C6 OLED TV prior to this, Xiaomi has big shoes to fill, as it doesnt want to be known as a manufacturer of mid-range quality products, as it originally did with its first few ranges of phones. Instead, it wants to be seen as a competitor the likes of well-known global brands.Which is interesting because consumers link quality with price, and Xiaomis TVs started out cheap, but not as well designed as those by top brands. The 55-inch Xiaomi TV I used prior to this was a slight step back from the Sony and LG, but at S$600, who can argue? Picture quality was okay, but the viewing angles left something to be desired.  Overall, its a decent TV but not one for the Blu-Ray connoisseur.The new Mi Q1 75 QLED TV is something else altogether, and it matches the Sony and the LG in terms of quality, with gorgeous colours, rich black and of course, smart tv features, with added HDR 10 +Dolby Vision, 120hz display capabilities, powered by a QLED display.This TV has improved build quality, and is relatively thin, depending on how you look at it. The entire TV panel actually comes in two parts a display panel and a rear housing that measures 4cm at its thinnest. Towards the middle area, there is a slight bulge to house additional electronic components.  Xiaomi hasnt achieved iMac thinness yet, but there is also a lot powering this 75 display. Adequate HDMI ports and all the inputs you need, including 3 HDMI, 2 USB 2.0 , a LAN/Ethernet, an optical and one AV input. Access to these ports are on the left side of the unit, so there was no issue is using them with the TV mounted to the wall. Given the relatively large size of the TV, its the most obvious place to have them.Upon turning on the TV for the first time, the realization is that this wasnt the 55-inch Xiaomi TV anymore. The colours are vibrant, the blacks are deep, and the issue with the viewing angles are a thing of the past.  This TV rivals the LG C6 OLED, and in some ways, bested it. Of course, the C6 isnt new, but what it is, is a great TV that set the bar pretty high.The setup itself was a breeze, and since its an official release, its running on Android TV, and everything is all in English. With the built-in processor, everything in the TVs performance was incredibly fast, rivalling the speed of my Nvidia Shield. Like other smart TV brands, the controller comes with dedicated Netflix and Amazon Prime Video buttons (sorry Disney+), as well as Google Assistant.In terms of display calibration, there is a lot more going here than the earlier Xiaomi TVs, though truth be told, the MiTV Q1 does lack more of the fine tuning users might be accustomed to on Sony, LG and Samsung TVs, though there is still enough to dial in the screen aesthetic. For those who despise the synthetic look of Clear Motion, you can turn it off here. This feature makes video games looks great, but it should be turned off for all other types of content displayed.And for those who Netflix and chill, the glorious 4K HDR 10+ and Dolby Vision content is something to look out for, as it makes shows pop out on the screen! Yes, Netflix is limited on the 4K and/or HDR content compared to the rest of their library, but this is one feature that showcases the display potential of the Q1. There is great color separation, deep blacks with minimal noise, and a screen brightness that brings out streaming, YouTube or home video content. In fact, those who watch TVs in a dark room might want to consider turning down the brightness a tad.Speaker wise, the built-in ones are adequate but if you can splurge on a 75-inch, you should consider getting at least a sounder to match this baby. Since going to the movies might not always be possible these days, why not make the most out of this beautiful TV.For gamers, you should seriously look at this to match say, the incredible performance of the new PlayStation 5 console. There is nothing quite like catching Spider-Man: Miles Morales swing across the screen in high-definition detail, with Ray Tracing turned on, and the TV set to 4K at 60Hz. The game itself is amazing, and the MiTV Q1 handled the graphics with ease.Spider-Man: Miles Morales.Wait, so what about 4K 120Hz??Well, this is the one downsides of the TV. For some reason, Xiaomi doesnt allow video games at 4K 120Hz. Were not sure if this is a limitation on hardware or an issue that a firmware update can solve, but it doesnt work for now. If a simple firmware can fix this, here is hoping Xiaomi can roll it out soon, as this will definitely future proof the TV for a few more years for the gamers out there. While this isnt technically necessary for casual movie goers, its always nice to have the bells and whistles for the flagship products.SummaryAt S$2,499, the Mi TV Q1 75″ offers a modern design, great picture quality, and a no-fuss set-up, powered by Android TV. While the more brand-conscious folks might have a pause, this TV does the job, saves money and allows us to spend our savings elsewhere.Aesthetics - 9/10Build Quality - 8/10Performance - 9/10Value - 10/10Geek Satisfaction - 9/10Bobby is an actor, host, photographer and tech geek who always wanted to be Batman, but settled as a Jedi in training.Drop a Facebook comment below!