All-metal assassin debuts new W50J TV test

After the Spring Festival this year, many media have revealed new spy photos of micro-whales. From the photos, a lot of information about the new model was revealed, and the ultra-thin metal design also caused people to look forward to more. When it was speculated that the microwhales would release this product, on March 2th, the microblogging official microblogging announced that the television “Wassaw” codenamed “Assassin” made an appointment for launch on the Jingdong network. This 50-inch new product Detailed information was also fully exposed.


We all know that since the establishment of the micro-whales (except "Assassin") has launched two products, these two TVs of different sizes are very targeted. The 55-inch WTV55K1 first introduced is currently the mainstream size in China. Regarding this flagship product, the microwhales have made great efforts in terms of workmanship, screen, hardware, system, and content. The audio system has also passed through the entire process of the poet Li Jian. Tune in, it can be described as well-intentioned. The 43-inch WTV43K1, code-named "Cannon", aimed at the bedroom of each user's home. Although it was a small-sized product, it was not inferior to the 55-inch version in all aspects.


Low-key realist

Compared with other Internet TV brands, the brand of micro-whales is more pragmatic than I think. While everyone is busy arguing who is the industry leader and who is the industry disruptor in the end, micro-whales use their geek spirit and ingenious feelings to sculpt their own products. During the double 11 period last year, the small whale WTV55K1 also set a sales record of 55 吋 4K TVs at Tmall. This pragmatic attitude is very commendable in the current "not practical" Internet TV field.


Little Whale WTV55K1 Double 11 Cat Sales

This year, in order to make up for the gap between the 43-inch and 55-inch gaps, the Micro Whale has brought about 50 new products like W50J, code-named "Assassin". Of course, the mature micro-whale is not just simply to supplement the product line. The murderous assassin also has many bright spots. Our Zhongguancun online evaluation room was also the first to receive the product of the Micro Whale W50J, aiming at the “Assassin” for a comprehensive interpretation for everyone.

Micro whale W50J TV appearance

The appearance of the TV is the first feeling for the user. After careful observation, the Whale W50J and the previous two generations of products are still very different. First of all, in color, the microwhale W50J uses a black all-black color scheme. The black metal frame and base of the TV are black, making some changes compared to the 43-inch version of Tyrant Gold and the 55-inch version of black gold. Individuals still like the styling of ferrous metal, not exaggerated, but also has a rich metallic luster, and the TV frame has also gone through a 45 ° drilling process, these are good points.


Microwhale W50J overall appearance


Micro Whale W50J LOGO & Base

The bottom border of the TV is the traditional LOGO of the micro whale. It also has a metallic luster and is relatively smooth and unobtrusive. The whale also chose metal materials on the base's materials, which is more in the hands. The base of the TV has also been treated with a die-casting and sandblasting paint process. Compared with the previous application of the electroplating process, the base of the TV is further advanced in the process. It is also better integrated with the whole body, and it is also more significant.


Micro Whale W50J Black Metal Frame


The thinnest part of the fuselage is only 9.1mm

The Micro Whale W50J uses an all-metal ultra-thin bezel and uses 7000 series aluminum alloy materials. It has higher strength and is not easily deformed. It can be used on space shuttles and rockets. The thinnest part of the TV body is only 9.1mm, which is only 2.2mm thicker than the iPhone6. Microwhale W50J is the main metal and light, I believe this is the origin of the "Assassin" code. However, unevenness was observed at the seams of the observation TV frame, which should not be the case for the micro-whale TV.


Little Whale W50J back


Brushed metal back


Five-dimensional navigation

In addition to the main part of the back of the TV, a metal material was also used. The metal backsheet used a metal wire drawing process. The screws on the back not only made the whole body more robust, but also increased the heavy metal feeling. The bottom side of the back also continues the tradition of micro-whales, with a five-dimensional navigation bar, when it can not find the remote control, you can use it to carry out emergency operations, this design remains very significant.


Interface layout

In terms of interface layout, the Micro Whale W50J has not changed much. On the side are several interfaces that are commonly used by users, including two USB 3.0, one USB 2.0, and HDMI supporting MHL. At the same time it also supports SD card expansion, if the fuselage memory is not enough, you can also use this expansion slot to make up. The bottom part is SPDIF, network, AV input, two HDMI, UART, and antenna from left to right. These interfaces do not need to be plugged and unplugged at the same time. The wiring at the bottom can be more convenient.


Micro Whale W50J Remote Control

In the design of the remote control, the Micro Whale W50J also has a family-style design, consistent with the first two products. The remote control has a rounded corner and a fine surface finish. It's still very comfortable to go with my hand. At the same time, the remote control also has the latest Bluetooth BLE 4.0 wireless transmission protocol, which reduces the power consumption and also has a connection distance of up to 12 meters. No matter which direction you use the remote control, you can complete the operation and bring a lot to the user. Comfort.

Micro Whale W50J TV System

On the system side, WUI powered by the Whale W50J has re-optimized the Android system. The main interface uses a more flat vertical layout, where all content is presented on one interface. The waterfall flow interface is similar to the user's operating habits on computers and mobile phones. Sina Weibo and WeChat's friends circles have adopted this design, taking full account of the user's operating habits.


System main interface

At the same time, users can set favorite channels and functions on my TV. At the same time, they can also pay attention to favorite stars. After turning on the TV, you can know what headlines he has recently made, or what new songs have been made, or what new movies have been made. . At the same time, the more powerful point is that the Little Whale TV will record the programs you love to watch based on the preferences of your users. Each time you turn on the TV, you will be recommended to watch the menu.


Main interface and voice function

The system mainly includes four interfaces. In addition to my TV as the main interface, it also contains three other different interfaces. When the various interfaces are switched, simply press the arrow keys on the remote control, which is very convenient and quick to operate. This still benefits from the waterfall flow interface design. The wonderful recommendation interface is mainly for the user to recommend current news events and latest movies or just updated variety shows. The category interface is for users to search for the programs they want to watch. The application store user in the application interface can download different types of software or mini-games. My application must be downloaded software. The local play column is used to read the options of an external U disk or SD card. At the same time, through the voice button at the upper right of the remote control, you can also search for content that you want to watch more conveniently. In the actual testing process, the voice recognition is high and the response is rapid.


Customized with multitasking

The first screen of the operating system is the first interface for each user to turn on the TV, so it can bring more convenient operation to the user. The first screen of the micro-whale TV supports custom settings of the portal, and the user can set commonly used classifications. It is very practical to avoid the trouble of searching for subclasses. At the same time, this TV system can also support multi-tasking functions. It can close applications running in the background with a single button, and can also switch between different programs.



Wireless screen operation process


Micro whale mobile phone companion

The Micro Whale W50J also has a wireless screen-casting function. Whether it is a mobile phone, a Pad or a computer can be screencasted to a TV, and the operation steps are very simple. Taking the iPhone as an example, the user only needs to open the control menu of the mobile phone, open the Airplay option, and select the default “microwhales in the living room” option, so that the content in the mobile phone can be screencasted to the TV. This not only brings great convenience to users in entertainment, but also can be applied to office use. At the same time in the micro whale official website can also download a small whale TV exclusive mobile phone partner, use this app can be used as a TV remote control phone, you can also order video, install TV applications and intercept TV screens.

Users of the Micro Whale W50J can refer to the tutorial: Micro Whale W50J installation method to install a sofa housekeeper to implement third-party application extensions.


Micro whale W50J TV content

The Microwhale W50J integrates a number of resources, including Ali, Tencent, and CMC, which together create a huge content resource. At the same time, the microwhales also package Mango TV variety shows into micro-whale members, and they are also in a leading position in terms of quantity. The unique film resource acquired by relying on CMC's investment tentacles is a high water jet from whales. With the help of CMC's flagship film industry, Oriental DreamWorks, IMAX China and other film institutions, the content classification of “Assassin” has become Up to 10


Movie resources

In terms of movie resources, micro-whales are covered more comprehensively. The old movie cannons, villain angels, and Chinatown expeditions that were released in the past year can be found. At the same time there are also Tencent Hollywood groups in the category, which are basically classic Hollywood blockbusters. For the latest hit movies, micro whale members need to be opened to watch. However, compared to other Internet TVs, the price of 199 yuan a year is still very cheap.


Watercress scores and reviews

When we opened each movie, we found that the microwhales added Douban's rating system and video reviews. Before we watch movies, we usually take a look at the related comments about it. Through it, we can have a preliminary understanding of the quality of the movie before watching the movie. We can also view the content of the movie's comments. This may require the computer or mobile phone to be used before. The work done can be done directly on TV.


TV series resources


Beijing Taiwan hit TV series Tian Lun

In the drama, micro-whale TV also has very rich resources. Although it can't be 100% full coverage, the content of the current hot broadcast can be found on television. The TV series Tian Lun, currently hitting in Beijing, can also be found on the micro-whale TV. The speed of TV drama updates is also very fast, consistent with the update on the Internet video site. The content broadcast the day before could be broadcast on the micro whale TV the next day.


variety show

In variety shows, the micro-whale TV not only has Tencent's self-made related variety shows, but also various major TV programs. Among them, the microwhales also package Mango TV variety shows into micro-whale members, so they can see a high degree of popularity. The Hunan Satellite TV Variety Show, for example, I’m a singer, is playing 4 and it also makes micro-whale members more cost-effective.


Children's exclusive interface


Animation classification

The micro whale has specially designed a child-friendly interface on the children's channel. The vivid cartoon layout is very suitable for children. For the children's model, how can cartoons be less, and where an abundance of animation resources are in place, it can definitely meet the needs of children. The children's model also provides educational content for children. English shorts, children's songs, etc. are also part of the resources. Learning to believe in children in this way is more interesting. Another point is that the design is very careful, is in the children interface, the lower right corner of the alarm button is designed, parents can time the TV, the set time, the TV will automatically shut down, which protects the children's vision The role.


New sports classification


Various sports events

With the previous micro-whale's multiple shots in sports copyrights, the sports resources of micro-whale TV have become more and more abundant. Compared with the previous 43-inch models, the category of sports was increased, and the eye-catching red color was also applied to the user's attention in the interface. In this classification, we can see that both the CBA, the Premier League, the Chinese Super League, the Bundesliga, the Champions League, and the UEFA Cup can all be synchronized live broadcasts and the entire audience to meet the content needs of sports fans.


National Music Rankings


Maroon5 Concert Video

Microwhale W50J TV not only has hi-fi level sound effects, but also is very rich in music video resources. The music videos covering the music charts of various countries are included in the concert videos of foreign old bands such as Maroon5. The latest singles MVs released at home and abroad can also be found on this TV. At the same time, we can see that the screen is very clear from the screenshots of the screen. In order to adapt to the speed of the network, we can also select high-definition, ultra-clear and other modes.

Little Whale W50J color test

According to statistics, the microwhale W50J uses a professional custom side-entry backlight module. This backlight module can make the brightness more stable and uniform, providing a solid guarantee for the 4K image quality. The advanced PLGP technology light guide plate improves the light efficiency by 10% compared with the ordinary light guide plate, thereby better restoring the purity of the color display. Of course, we also need professional testing to further verify.


BM-7A Test Instrument

The instrument used in this test is the BM-7A luminance colorimeter produced by Topcon to measure the chromaticity coordinates of Skyworth S9300 in different colors, and calculate the contrast, color gamut, color temperature and color saturation according to the corresponding values ​​and draw corresponding The color characteristics map and so on. Before carrying out this test, we first let the machine work normally for one hour and restore it to the factory mode. The entire test environment is performed in the darkroom.


Micro whale W50J TV color characteristics

After our tests and calculations, the white color temperature of the Whale W50J TV reaches 9193K, which is cooler than the standard color temperature of 7500K. The color gamut coverage reached 79.74%, and the contrast ratio was 1298:1, which reached the mid-to-upper level of current LCD TVs. From the above figure, we can also see that the micro whale W50J TV is particularly prominent in the performance of red and green, and the blue color is normal. From the actual display effect, this screen has reached a very high level of saturation, the overall performance is quite eye-catching.

Micro whale W50J static test

For static testing, we will test the resolution, color performance, viewing angle, and tone level reduction of the Micro Whale W50J TV. Before the test, we restore all the TV's values ​​to the default, so that the screen reaches the most original state, and the characteristics of the screen can be displayed most objectively and realistically. Let's take a look at the 4K resolution test results of the Micro Whale W50J TV.


4K resolution test chart


Close up

It may not be able to restore its effect realistically due to camera shooting. However, in actual observation, the reflexivity of the 4K of the Micro Whale W50J TV is still outstanding. The English letters and Chinese characters displayed in the upper left corner of the above figure can be clearly displayed regardless of black and white, and even the smallest row can still be completed. Lines displaying different colors are also in line with the standard of the test chart. The boundaries are clear and the colors are clear. At the same time, the sharpness recognition ability is prominent, and the difference between the 4K HD and full HD resolution is obvious. The front details are visible, and the black and white line discrimination ability is normal.


Level restoration test chart

In the test of hierarchical restoration, the screen of the Micro Whale W50J performed equally well. It is also possible that the effect exhibited by camera exposure and other reasons is not very obvious, but in our actual test, the 64-level and 32-level gray scales can reach the optimal interval, the levels are obvious, and the gray levels are clearly visible. Both the brightness and the contrast can reach the optimal state. The 21st-level grayscale of the star is normal, and there is no case of jumping and ordering. The grayscale is too soft and smooth.


4K static picture

For the test of image resolving power, the Micro Whale W50J has undergone 24 image quality and color enhancement techniques, and the color rendering effect is normal. Yellow and red appear plump and over-natural. The details of the black mountain peak are also well preserved, and the white smoke that comes out of the house is also very soft. From the nearby houses to the peaks in the distance, there is a very good transition. The overall performance is clear and natural.

Micro whale W50J hardware and dynamic test

The whale W50J has not changed much in terms of hardware configuration compared to the previous two products. It is equipped with 64-bit Mstar 6A828 Cortex A53 CPU and Mali450 GPU, with 2GB of memory + 8GB of flash memory, to meet the smooth operation of the system. At the same time, three HDMI2.0 and two USB3.0 interfaces make it faster. In addition, it also supports Bluetooth 4.1+EDR low power consumption. It can easily be used for games, applications or external computers and audio devices. competent. In the actual testing process, the "Assassin" did not have a stall or slow response, and the experience was excellent.


4K Ultra HD Movie Measurement


4K Ultra HD Movie Measurement


4K Ultra HD Movie Measurement

Through our actual testing, the decoding capability of the Micro Whale W50J is equally satisfactory. Every video has a good fluency during playback, there is no case of Caton, and the overall picture is excellent. Decoding H.265 video resources is just as good. Compared with H.264, the biggest advantage of H.265 is that it can transmit higher-quality network video under limited bandwidth. It only needs the original half bandwidth to play the same quality. Video.

The dynamic picture also plays a crucial role in measuring the quality of TV pictures. Microwhale W50J TV has made a lot of efforts to improve the dynamic picture. It uses Ultra-Clear Motion motion image compensation technology to eliminate motion blur, smear, and jitter by inserting motion-compensated frames through the motion-imaging system. It is clearer and smoother when presenting dynamic images, compared to the previous two TVs. Some progress has been made. Let's verify by testing the picture below.


High-speed dynamic video capture


High-speed dynamic video capture

From the above several dynamic video screenshots, we can see that the response speed of the small whale W50J screen to high-speed dynamic video is still very good, even in the case of high-speed motion without the appearance of delays such as ghosting, and The details are also very good. During the test, we also observed video resources of some ball games. After careful observation, the overall performance was smooth and clear. At this time, fans and friends finally found where the ball was.

Written at the end:

In less than a year since its founding, Microwhale has transformed itself from a follower to an innovator with its low-key and pragmatic attitude. This ultra-thin TV W50J “Assassin” is annotated by consumers. The whale's pursuit. The new model still maintains the consistent pricing strategy of the micro-whale. The price of 3,398 yuan includes one-year member content service. For young families with limited budget but pursuing individual quality, “Assassin” is a very attractive one. TV products.