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How cost-effective is it? Watch the in-depth evaluation of Micro Whale W43F intelligent TV
2017-11-07 15:45

Since a large wave of Internet enterprises entered the smart TV industry, the bottom line of smart TV prices has been constantly refreshed. Compared with the prices of similar products in previous years, today's smart TV is not too expensive to describe as "cabbage price". One of these brands is very impressive. Its products have a very high cost performance ratio, which is the new brand Microwhale.

Although the cost-effective product is not necessarily perfect, its premise must be easy to use. If there is only a low price but no good product experience, such a product can not be said to be cost-effective. The W43F smart TV of Microwhale has received widespread attention since it was launched. The ultra-low price, not bad configuration, and the good reputation of the previous several cost-effective products, For such a 43 inch smart TV with an activity price as low as 1299 yuan, it is understandable that everyone is unbelievable. Bug is also curious about whether this TV has the legendary extreme cost performance ratio.

This time Bug was lucky to participate in the trial of WeWhale W43F smart TV in 360 Mall, and finally can explore the secret of its performance and price. From the parameters, the hardware configuration of this TV belongs to the current mainstream 43 inch smart TV configuration, and does not go high-end. However, the experience of smart TV is not only about hardware, but also has a lot to do with the design and experience optimization of the UI system, However, Micro Whale can make the price of 43 inch smart TV so low, and its actual performance is really expected.

Unpacking: simple and generous product style

Micro Whale W43F is packed with traditional corrugated cardboard, which is simple and solid on the whole. The professional home appliance distribution company with logistics has a smooth day. The delivery master directly sends it upstairs, reminding to check the external packaging, but does not include installation.

There are product information and handling marks on the side of the packing box. Tear off the disposable damage label in the middle, and take out the TV and accessories according to the unpacking instructions on the top diagram. Note that it is best to have two people cooperate when taking out the TV.

Accessories include tripod, remote control, power cable, AV adapter cable, installation wrench, screw, battery, instructions and warranty documents. The overall workmanship looks good.

The tripod adopts secondary injection nano spraying metallic paint, and is installed into the corresponding jacks at the bottom of the TV according to the left (L) and right (R) marks on the two tripods, and can be placed normally after fastening the screws with a wrench. If hanging is used, you must purchase additional pendant and ask a professional technician to install it.

The appearance design of the TV is standard. The front gives the impression that the frame is narrow, and the back uses an arc integrated panel. Compared with many large screen TVs with large back cooling holes, interfaces, buttons and other blocks, this micro whale TV is relatively simple.

Details: Workmanship exceeds the expected price and quality

With such a strong price, many users may be worried about the shrinkage of TV details. Bug had the same doubts before receiving the TV, but after receiving the TV, he found that such worries were completely superfluous.

The frame is made of plastic and processed by various processes. The black part of the upper part has a coarse grain sanding effect on the front, and the side has a high gloss steam mill and wire drawing etching effect.

The gray metal paint process similar to that of the tripod is used for the binding of the bottom frame, which looks more textured and adds a bit of fashion. Although the tripod is made of plastic, its arch support structure is strong enough, and the bottom of both feet are designed with anti-skid foot pads. The connection and gap treatment between the components are also in place. It can be seen that although the price of this TV is not high, But the workmanship and detail handling are unambiguous.

According to the actual measurement, the thickness of the top frame is 19mm. Because of the chamfering treatment, it looks thinner. The width of the outer frame is 8.64mm, which is also relatively narrow.


The width of the bottom frame is 16.42mm, and the position of the logo of the middle micro whale is the thickest part of the whole machine except the foot rest. The actual measurement is 70mm. On the whole, the thickness and frame narrowness of this micro whale TV are in the upper middle level among similar products.

The power switch button and audio design of the TV are at the bottom. The audio system has two full frequency speakers and two tweeters. You can have a good experience without external audio.

The rear of the fuselage adopts a dust-free nano coating, and the upper row of cooling holes is of a recessed design, which also has a certain dust-proof effect. The right side of the back is equipped with interfaces and operation keys. The types and number of interfaces are not very large, so the L-shaped design of many televisions is not used, but it is enough for daily use, and HMDI and USB are equipped with the latest standard interfaces.

The operation keys are designed as cross keyboards, which are close to the frame, so you can easily find the position for blind operation. The power interface is a double pin port, which is designed to prevent reverse insertion. The power cable plug is designed as a super mini round head, which will not interfere with the nearby jack. The quality is also good.

System: rich resources, high operation efficiency

Micro Whale is an intelligent TV with Internet gene. The unique WUI system is popular among users. It complements its deep background of video resources. Although it cannot compare with the functions of high-end TV, the overall experience foundation is good.

The system will have a very cool welcome animation when it is started for the first time, which is a bit addictive to the future. The initial setting is relatively simple, and can be skipped if you use the network cable connection.

As a new generation of smart TV, the standard infrared remote control is a minimalist 12 button design. The remote control angle is relatively large, and it can operate even if it is not directly opposite. However, it is inferior to the Bluetooth remote control, and it does not have voice function. After all, this TV is cost-effective, and you can choose a Bluetooth remote control if you need it.

The WUI interface adopts waterfall flow design, which is slightly different from many ordinary flat TV UIs. Its functional blocks are divided into six major items: signal source, My TV, wipe recommendation, classification, application and setting. The operation efficiency is higher, and the vertical movement mode is more consistent with the operation habits of large screen TV.

TV has a large amount of film and television resources. It is very convenient to find the latest popular films and television through the system's own recommendations. It can also search for resources through stars, or enter the corresponding classified sections of movies, TV dramas, information, variety shows, etc. Each section has a variety of sub categories built in, so that users can quickly find the resources they want to see.

The sports section also has a targeted interface design to facilitate the appointment and viewing of events, review the videos of major events and timely understand the surrounding information of the sports arena.

Children's programs are another special forum, including animation, children's songs, knowledge and other three categories of massive resources. Although I personally do not advocate children watching TV, sometimes these video programs can really help to cultivate children's habits.

Music resources are also quite rich, and various ranking lists are built in, which can also be searched by music style, age, region, etc. Whether it is radio, music or MV, you can quickly find the songs you like to listen to. In addition, Microwhale provides a variety of looping playback methods, music screensaver, lock screen and other functions, which are more user-friendly.

The function settings of WUI are not the large block type of many network set-top boxes, but the traditional list type, which is quite convenient, and there are many user-friendly settings, such as key tone, automatic standby, secondary standby, full screen signal source, etc.

The system has seven built-in image modes, including standard, movie, gorgeous, sports, game, display and customization. Different image modes can be selected for different use scenarios to obtain better experience. All the pictures in this review are shot in standard mode.

Experience: excellent picture quality and high price

After the above introduction, I believe you have a certain understanding of the workmanship and system of this TV, and the size of 43 inch is marketable for living rooms and bedrooms. In addition to the highly competitive price, the Micro Whale W43F Smart TV is an extension of the 43 inch small steel gun series, and the actual experience is more expectant.

In the living room, because the distance between the TV cabinet and the sofa back is about 3.2 meters, the 43 inch size seems slightly small, but the performance of the picture quality is still quite unexpected. After all, the price of more than 1000 points is not enough even to buy a better monitor.

In the bedroom, the distance from the head of the bed to the TV is about 2.8 meters. This size was originally good, but because the width of both sides of the TV cabinet is narrow, it seems a little big. When buying, consumers must choose according to their placement.

Micro Whale W43F screen uses 1920 × 1080 full HD IPS hard screen. From the whole chromatogram, the transition between colors is relatively smooth. Its NTSC color gamut range reaches 78%, which is higher than many similar products on the market. Red, green and blue colors have good reducibility. In terms of gray scale performance, except for 1, 2, 17 and 18 color blocks in the upper left corner, there is no obvious boundary between them, The distinction between other color blocks is very obvious.

Let's take a look at the two pictures of the 4K screen test. In terms of color performance, red is the best, followed by blue, green is slightly inferior, and the nominal viewing angle is 178 °. In the actual test, it is basically the same, but the performance in terms of resolution is quite good. The display effect of test lines, color blocks and fonts is satisfactory.

In terms of performance, the test was conducted with the TV version of Anthare, and the score was not high. The CPU frequency detected was dual core 1GHz, and the GPU chipset was Mali-450 MP, which was somewhat different from the product's nominal value. It was suspected that the rabbit detection was wrong. Moreover, because the GPU version did not support OpenGL ES 3.0, one of its 3D tests did not support it, However, it basically reflects that this TV is at the entry-level market level.

Through testing several common games, small games such as Rapids and Happy Fighter Landlord can run smoothly and easily. Large games such as Fantastic Speed Car take up a lot of memory and are not suitable for installation on this TV. However, the test run is OK, and the screen response speed is 8ms. There is no obvious drag in the high-speed motion picture, The performance of TV is enough for daily use.

In terms of video playing, the test score of using Anthare video is 850, which is also at the entry-level market level. However, except for the incomplete support of three formats, all other formats passed the test.

Video playback is the most important thing for TV. This Micro Whale TV also performs well. Even high bit rate 4K video can be played smoothly on the U disk, but it will get stuck slightly when dragging and dropping.

In terms of online video broadcast, various video resources are indeed quite rich, and Wewhal randomly sends a member worth 199 yuan a year. Even if the TV play or movie just came out, you can watch it at the first time. More humanized, you can also set a delayed shutdown or shutdown after watching the video broadcast.

As a smart TV, WeWhale can also remotely operate the TV, install third-party applications, and cast the screen through the mobile APP WeWhale assistant, which is more convenient, but its functions need to be further enhanced, such as adding the mobile terminal to search online video resources and push them to the TV, and booking and downloading events.

In the process of use, the overall experience is good, especially the performance of image quality is impressive, the daily experience of watching TV and movies is good, and the style of TV can also be harmonious with various living environments. However, the number of games and applications in the built-in app store is small, which is known as the TV platform with the strongest content, The application of video peripheral needs to be further strengthened.

summary

Micro Whale W43F smart TV has a simple and fashionable appearance, adopts a narrow frame design, and its hardware configuration reaches the mainstream level of similar products, The WUI system is relatively smooth and efficient in operation and use, but the biggest feature of this TV is that it has rich video resources, and the screen image quality is better in similar products. Combined with its ultra-low activity price, it has a fairly high cost performance ratio, especially suitable for small living rooms or bedrooms.


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