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Xiaomi’s transparent OLED TV ships in China soon, but some netizens wonder why they would want it
- The Mi TV LUX Transparent Edition, Xiaomi’s second OLED TV, sells for more than US$7,000
- Videos show that objects behind the TV are viewable even when images are showing on the display
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Ever wished that you could see through the back of your TV while engrossed in your favourite show? Whether you want it or not, Xiaomi is already making transparent TVs a reality.
The 55-inch Mi TV LUX Transparent Edition will start shipping in China on August 16 for a price of 49,999 yuan (US$7,194). The main selling point, according to Xiaomi, is that it makes images look as if they’re “floating in the air”. During the launch event, CEO Lei Jun demonstrated the feature by placing one hand behind the TV while a virtual butterfly on the screen appeared to fly onto his palm.
The TV was announced as part of Xiaomi’s 10th anniversary celebration. It’s apparently designed to impress, and there’s no question that it’s attracting a lot of attention. The hashtag “Xiaomi transparent TV” was trending on Weibo on Wednesday morning. One Weibo user called it “good-looking” while another described it as “sci-fi”.
But despite the impressive looks, many people wondered why they would want to replace the TV they already own with one that’s see-through.
“When the TV is transparent, are you watching TV or looking at the view outside the window through the TV?” one netizen asked.
“The Xiaomi transparent TV allows you to see the sockets and wires behind your TV more clearly so that you can organise them and wipe off the dust any time. It’s really convenient,” another quipped.
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