Xiaomi Fire FX Pro QLED TV 2025 Review: Is This the QLED for You?

Alright, let’s talk about the latest buzz in the TV world: Xiaomi’s new QLED TV for 2025, the Fire FX Pro. Now, if you’re like me, you might be wondering, “Does this TV actually deliver on Xiaomi’s promises?” They’re saying it runs on Fire TV OS, which is supposedly smoother, lighter, and faster than Google TV OS, without any lag. But what’s the real story?

My name is Vineet Malhotra, and if anyone can give you the true lowdown on this TV, it’s me. I’ve heard your requests, so I went out and bought the Xiaomi Fire FX Pro QLED TV with my own money. I’ve tested it across all the important parameters to give you an honest, no-holds-barred review. So, if you’re genuinely thinking about buying this TV and want to know about its picture quality, gaming prowess, and overall worth, stick around. You’re about to get the full picture.

Key Features at a Glance: The Xiaomi Fire FX Pro QLED TV

Before we dive into the nitty-gritty, here’s a quick look at what makes this TV stand out. Think of this as your cheat sheet for the highlights.

Xiaomi Fire FX Pro QLED TV Highlights
Stunning Visuals	Near-400 nits peak brightness, 4640:1 contrast, 100% sRGB color, and smooth motion with Reality Flow MEMC.
Fluid Smart OS	Fire TV OS delivers a lighter, faster, and more responsive experience compared to traditional Android/Google TV.
Casual Gaming Ready	Features Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and DLG 120Hz (for 2K/FHD) for a very smooth, lag-free gaming experience.
Clear Audio	34W down-firing speakers (55-inch) with Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X ensure crisp, clear dialogues.
Modern Connectivity	Includes HDMI 2.1 eARC, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, and extensive port options.

Design and Build Quality

Let’s kick things off with the design. This TV is undeniably stylish. It boasts almost no bezels, which gives it a very modern and immersive look. The frame is metal, and it comes with a sturdy plastic body, making it feel quite robust. From the side, it’s what I’d call “medium slim”—not super thin, but certainly not bulky. If you’re planning to wall mount it, it won’t stick out too much. If you prefer table mounting, it comes with plastic stands.

You’ll spot subtle Xiaomi branding at the bottom, which looks sleek and elegant. On the right corner, there’s the Fire TV branding, a clear indicator of its operating system. The remote control is full-sized and packed with hotkeys, and it uses Alexa for voice assistance, not Google Assistant.

Key Points:

• Stylish design with almost no bezels and a metal frame.
• Sturdy plastic body and medium-slim profile.
• Comes with plastic table mount stands.
• Sleek Xiaomi and Fire TV branding.
• Full-sized remote with hotkeys and Alexa voice assistant.

Picture Quality: The Core Experience

The QLED Panel and Brightness

The Xiaomi Fire FX Pro QLED TV features an 8 BIT FRC VA DLED QLED Panel. This is a panel type Xiaomi hasn’t used before, and it’s genuinely good. When it comes to brightness, this TV is quite impressive. It offers a sustained HDR brightness of 305 nits. Sustained brightness is what the TV consistently delivers across all content, and I found it to be very good, evenly distributed across the screen.

For peak brightness, it hits 390 nits, which is pretty close to 400 nits and very good for a TV in this price range. I’m genuinely impressed with the brightness levels it manages to achieve. While it has a 60Hz refresh rate, which is standard, it still packs some interesting gaming features we’ll talk about later.

Contrast and Uniformity

Being a VA panel, I had high expectations for its contrast, and I wasn’t disappointed. It delivers an excellent contrast ratio of 4640:1, which is consistently visible across all content. A good VA panel excels at showing deep blacks and great variation in shades, and this TV does just that. While I wouldn’t call its gray uniformity “best of the best,” it’s certainly very good and impressive for its price point. The white balance, gray uniformity, and black uniformity are all well-handled, contributing to a very enjoyable viewing experience.

The real magic happens with its “dynamic contrast” feature, found in the picture settings. If you set it to “low” or “high” (I don’t recommend “medium,” but everyone’s taste is different), you’ll see a dramatic transformation in picture quality. The contrast becomes tremendous, brightness is enhanced, and colors pop beautifully. The variety of blacks you get to see on this TV is truly “wow.”

Color Gamut and Dynamic Range

For any QLED TV to display excellent colors, its RGB value should ideally be 100%. The Xiaomi FX Pro QLED TV hits this mark perfectly, delivering 100% sRGB along with an 84% DCI P3 ratio. There’s a slight over-saturation of blue, but it’s not distracting. Xiaomi seems to have shifted its color saturation focus from red and green to blue this time around, and it results in a slightly more natural, yet vibrant, picture profile. The overall color gamut is amazing, showing depth and variety in red, green, and blue, which translates to impressive content viewing.

The dynamic range on this TV is simply fantastic. With its good peak brightness, color gamut, and effective dynamic contrast, it fulfills expectations for vibrant and detailed colors. You’ll notice details even in shaded areas and corners, making content beautiful to watch. Crucially, I didn’t observe any motion blur, even in fast-action scenes, thanks to Xiaomi’s “Reality Flow MEMC” technology, which works beautifully. And a big plus: no banding issues, even in very bright scenes, which is often a concern with high-brightness TVs.

Viewing Angles

One area where this TV, being a VA panel, has a slight limitation is viewing angles. If you watch from extreme side angles, you might notice about a 30% loss in color and brightness. However, with a VA panel, you’re generally expected to watch from straight on or up to a maximum of 45 degrees. Within that range, the picture quality remains super, with no color or brightness washout. So, it’s not an IPS panel, and you should adjust your viewing habits accordingly.

Key Points:

• 8 BIT FRC VA DLED QLED Panel with impressive sustained (305 nits) and peak (390 nits) HDR brightness.
• Excellent contrast ratio (4640:1) and very good black uniformity.
• “Dynamic contrast” feature significantly enhances picture quality.
• 100% sRGB and 84% DCI P3 color gamut with slight, pleasing blue over-saturation.
• Fantastic dynamic range with great detail in shades and corners.
• No motion blur or banding issues, thanks to Reality Flow MEMC.
• Viewing angles are good up to 45 degrees; extreme side viewing may show color/brightness loss.

Operating System and Connectivity

Fire TV OS: Lighter and Faster

This TV runs on Fire TV OS, not Google TV OS, and I have to say, it’s a breath of fresh air. Xiaomi’s claim that it’s lighter, faster, and more responsive than Google OS holds true. Google’s Android/Google TV OS can feel a bit heavy and tends to lag over time, even on other TVs. But Fire TV OS is genuinely very light and doesn’t seem to suffer from that lag. It’s the same smooth experience you’d get from a Fire Stick, with a familiar interface and pre-downloaded OTT apps. You can easily download more apps from the Fire OS app store, and the content suggestions are well-integrated. This OS is more than satisfactory; it’s a very familiar and fluid experience.

Connectivity Options

In terms of connectivity, Xiaomi has got you covered. You get three HDMI ports, one of which is an HDMI 2.1 eARC port—great for connecting soundbars or gaming consoles. There’s also an optical port and two USB ports. For wireless connectivity, it supports Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi. I have no complaints about the connectivity options; they’re comprehensive and modern.

Key Points:

• Runs on Fire TV OS, which is lighter, faster, and more responsive than Google TV OS.
• Familiar and lag-free user experience, similar to a Fire Stick.
• Pre-downloaded OTT apps and extensive app store.
• Three HDMI ports (one HDMI 2.1 eARC), one optical port, two USB ports.
• Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi support.

HDR Support and Upscaling

The TV supports HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG, which is great for a wide range of HDR content. Unfortunately, it completely misses out on Dolby Vision support, which is a bit of a con for me. While it does offer “Filmmaker Mode,” which aims to show content as the filmmaker intended, it’s not an HDR format and won’t give you the same color variations or details that Dolby Vision provides. So, while HDR10+ content looks amazing due to the TV’s strong dynamic range, brightness, and color gamut, the absence of Dolby Vision is a slight drawback.

When it comes to upscaling standard HD channels (like news channels), it’s decent. I wouldn’t call it “best of the best,” but for a 55-inch TV, you won’t see any pixelation, which is perfectly acceptable. Switching to HD channels, however, is a different experience; it almost feels like watching 4K content, even if it’s 720p. So, the upscaling department is good, and I have no issues with it.

Key Points:

• Supports HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG.
• Lacks Dolby Vision support, which is a minor con.
• Filmmaker Mode is available but not an HDR format.
• Decent upscaling for HD channels; excellent for higher resolution content.

Gaming Performance

Now, for the gamers out there. This TV is a fantastic option for casual gaming. It has one HDMI 2.1 eARC port, and here’s a secret Xiaomi doesn’t put in their specs: it supports “Auto Low Latency Mode” (ALLM). We found this in the settings, turned it on, and had a blast with console gaming. The input lag is incredibly low, around 11-12 milliseconds, which you won’t even notice. It feels like direct remote control gaming, with no perceptible lag.

If you connect your console or PC to the HDMI 2.1 eARC port, you can also get DLG (Dual Line Gate) 120Hz. This means you can game at 120Hz in Full HD or 2K resolution, though not 4K. So, for casual gamers, whether you’re playing 60Hz or 120Hz games, you’ll get a smooth experience with good picture quality. The one major miss in the gaming department, however, is the lack of HDR gaming support. That’s a bit of a concern for serious gamers who want the full HDR experience.

Key Points:

• Excellent for casual gaming with low input lag (approx. 11-12ms).
• Supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) via HDMI 2.1 eARC port.
• DLG 120Hz available for Full HD or 2K resolution gaming.
• Lacks HDR gaming support, which is a notable downside for some.

Audio Quality

The 55-inch variant of this TV comes with 34-watt down-firing box speakers (note: the 43-inch model will have different wattage). From what I’ve heard, these speakers are genuinely loud, crisp, and clear. My main requirement from TV speakers is clear dialogue with some bass, and while you won’t get earth-shattering bass from 34-watt speakers, the dialogue clarity is excellent. You won’t miss a single line of dialogue, which is crucial for enjoying content.

The speakers support Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X, and DTS Virtual:X is backward compatible with many other DTS formats. Overall, it’s a good speaker set that fulfills the basic requirements for a satisfying audio experience without needing an external sound system.

Key Points:

• 34-watt down-firing box speakers (on 55-inch model).
• Loud, crisp, and clear audio, especially for dialogues.
• Supports Dolby Audio and DTS Virtual:X.
• Good for general viewing, but don’t expect deep bass.

Specifications:

Feature	Detail
Model Year	2025
Panel Type	8 BIT FRC VA DLED QLED Panel
Sustained HDR Brightness	305 nits
Peak Brightness	390 nits (close to 400 nits)
Refresh Rate	60Hz (DLG 120Hz in 2K/FHD)
Contrast Ratio	4640:1
Color Gamut	100% sRGB, 84% DCI P3
Dynamic Range	Very good, enhanced by Dynamic Contrast
Motion Technology	Reality Flow MEMC
Operating System	Fire TV OS
Voice Assistant	Alexa
HDMI Ports	3 (1 x HDMI 2.1 eARC)
USB Ports	2
Wireless Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.0, Dual-band Wi-Fi
HDR Support	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG (No Dolby Vision)
Gaming Features	Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), DLG 120Hz (2K/FHD)
Audio Output	34W Down-firing Box Speakers (55-inch model)
Audio Support	Dolby Audio, DTS Virtual:X
Approx. Price	Less than ₹40,000 (for 55-inch)

Pros and Cons:

Pros	Cons
Excellent picture quality with impressive brightness and contrast.	No Dolby Vision support.
Vibrant and accurate color gamut.	No HDR gaming support.
Smooth and lag-free Fire TV OS experience.	Viewing angles are limited compared to IPS panels (typical for VA).
Very good for casual gaming with ALLM and 120Hz (FHD/2K).
Clear and loud audio with good dialogue clarity.
Stylish, near-bezel-less design.
Comprehensive connectivity options.
Competitive pricing.

The Final Verdict: Who Should (and Shouldn’t) Buy This?

Xiaomi has clearly focused on picture quality with the Fire FX Pro QLED TV in 2025, and I found it to be very impressive. From peak brightness and sustained brightness to dynamic range and color gamut, this TV pays a lot of attention to delivering an excellent visual experience. It’s a TV that can genuinely compete with others that might just offer numbers without true picture quality.

Who should buy this TV? This is a very, very good TV for those who prioritize excellent picture quality and want to do casual gaming. If you’re looking for vibrant colors, deep blacks, good brightness, and a smooth, lag-free smart TV experience, especially with Fire TV OS, then this TV is a strong contender. It’s also great if you appreciate low input lag for gaming, even if it’s not full 4K 120Hz HDR gaming.

Who might want to think twice? If Dolby Vision support is absolutely critical for your viewing experience, or if you’re a hardcore gamer who demands HDR gaming, then this TV might not be the perfect fit. Also, if you need wide viewing angles for a large room where people will be watching from extreme sides, remember that VA panels have limitations there. However, for the vast majority of users who want a fantastic picture and solid casual gaming at a very reasonable price, the Xiaomi Fire FX Pro QLED TV is a very, very good choice.