The Xiaomi brand is closely included in the life of Russians, and many were especially captivated by fitness bracelets, smart scales, smart bells and whistles in the style of a smart home, smart dishes and other smart gadgets. When you go to the official online store, you will be surprised to find out what else is being released by a company that only a couple of years ago presented only low-cost smartphones: now it is photographic equipment, lighting, robotic vacuum cleaners, and even backpacks.
Not so long ago, the first Xiaomi washing machine entered the market, followed by the second, and there are the following models. In an attempt to conquer the world of household appliances and the heart of a demanding buyer, the brand really was able to surprise. Interesting? Let's learn all about SMA from a famous Chinese brand.
About Xiaomi Brand
No matter how the competitors tried to discredit and overthrow the growing company, they did not succeed. What headlines the press had not seen a couple of years ago:
- «Xiaomi: a soap bubble that will burst soon».
- «Chinese Apple with a fan of not weak problems».
- And even "If you are with Xiaomi, you are a rogue" etc.
Initially, all these attacks were aimed at potential buyers of the main product - smartphones, which began to confidently displace the sharks of the electronics market - gadgets of a well-known brand with an apple. Intrigues of competitors reached funny situations, and memes roamed the network in the spirit of:
Especially having fun on social networks, for example on Twitter:
But the fans of the brand did not lag behind, cheerfully firing off with barbs:
Now the hype has subsided, haters have found new objects of attention and pounced on the "rising stars" of the market. In the meantime, Xiaomi has launched all its charm, and now in search of smart watches you can also get a washing machine. The main feature of the large household appliances of this brand is its existence in general, which many did not know about. Joke :)
These SMA are stylish, smart, affordable. But more on that later.
On a note! Still not sure how to properly speak Xiaomi in Russian, and are afraid to seem like a layman in the store? Catch life hack and official confirmation of the correctness of the translation. It turns out that Xiaomi does not sound like “Xiaomi” or “Xiaomi” and not even “Chaomi” or “Ziaomi”. Correctly say: "SHAOMI." That's it, comrades. But in secret we’ll say that the recognized world pronunciation is still “Xiaomi”.
And here’s the video confirmation of the pronunciation "pulled up":
Overview of washing machine models
Consider all Xiaomi SMAs that are on sale today.
Xiaomi MiniJ Mini Smart White
On a note! Another version of the name: Xiaomi MiniJ Wall Mounted White.
From Chinese, the brand name is translated as “rice grain” - maybe this inspired the developers to create a unique teardrop-shaped wall-mounted washing machine. Previously, only Daewoo offered such modifications, now there is a choice. We will find out how this pendant washing machine differs from the Daewoo flagships.
The device looks really fantastic, like a capsule from the future, and has compact dimensions of 57.5x34.8x67 cm.The machine, although small, can accommodate 3 kg of linen (for example, a standard set of bed linen weighs 2 kg).
Of course, this is a clever technique with an electronic module that allows you to control SMA from any smartphone. Another pleasant surprise is a disinfectant wash at 95 degrees. In China, where the apartments are negligible, and you can only dream about the free space of the premises, the little one literally scattered across 23 cities of the country. Another important difference: direct drive, thanks to which the device practically does not make sounds. The DD engine has a variable speed, therefore the motor is stable, powerful and quiet. The noise level is only 45 dB. In addition, you can configure the sound signals of the device and display it in "sleep mode".
The touch screen directly on the drum is a convenient but not innovative solution. Therefore, it is better to control the AGR from a smartphone. It not only receives notification of the completion of the program, but also keeps statistics of the consumed water and electricity. Also on the smartphone, you can choose any of 15 washing modes. Including from 4 specific programs:
- Underwear.
- Silk.
- Shirts with a collar.
- Drum cleaning.
Speaking of hatch glass. This is a reliable tempered glass with anti-reflective coating - you do not risk being blinded by a crazy sun-bunny who got into the apartment on a fine day.
On a note! Tired of wiping the rubber cuff to prevent mold and mildew? Xiaomi solved this problem by equipping a drop-shaped machine with a sealant made of antibacterial material, which slows down the growth of bacteria.
Maybe you heard about the honeycomb drum in Miele washing machines or saw the diamond drum in Samsung's SMA? Then it’s hard to surprise you. But the Chinese tried and made a drum with an S-shaped arrangement of holes, noting that this improves the quality of the wash. The innovation is more like a marketing move, because it is difficult to compare the washing efficiency with another drum - there is only one such AGR so far.
Specifications:
- Brand Name: MiniJ.
- Rated voltage / frequency: 220 V / 50 Hz.
- Capacity: 3 kg.
- Power washing / heating: 80 W / up to 1100 watts.
- Maximum power: 1200 watts.
- Spin speed: up to 700 rpm.
- Noise washing / spin: 45/53 dB.
- Requirements: installation on a solid or supporting wall, more than 23 cm thick.
- Price: 41 900 rubles.
The saddest thing is that there are no reviews in Russia on this model yet, but we are sure that as soon as the company widely advertises this AGR, a wave of opinions is guaranteed.
Compare this model with the Daewoo, which has long entered the market for SMA:
Daewoo Electronics DWD-CV701 PC | MiniJ Mini Smart White | |
Capacity | 3 kg | 3 kg |
Dimensions (WxDxH) | 55x29x60 cm | 58x35x67 cm (rounded) |
Weight | 17 kg | 24 kg |
Control | Touch with display | Touch with display |
Spin speed | 700 rpm | 700 rpm |
Number of programs | 6 | 8 (15) |
Leakage protection | partial | not |
We see that these are almost identical cars, only the Daewoo wins due to protection against leakage, and the Xiaomi has almost 3 times more programs, and the form is more modern.
Xiaomi Viomi
Model with dryer - in a stylish silver-gray case and with an impressive load of 8 kg. This machine is not much different from the products of other brands.
Specifications:
- Capacity: up to 8 kg.
- Drying: up to 5 kg.
- Management: intelligent (electronics), control from a smartphone, there is a display.
- Energy Efficiency Class: D.
Important! A washing machine with a large load and dryer cannot be economical in any way, even with other brands you are unlikely to find an AGR with a dryer and such a capacity with a class higher than B.
- Washing / Spin Efficiency: A / B.
- Water consumption for 1 wash: 65 liters.
- Spin speed: 1400 rpm.
- Spin options: speed selection, cancel.
- Types of protection: against leakage (partial), imbalance control, foam control.
- Tank: plastic.
On a note! A tank made of plastic is not as reliable as a stainless steel tank, but it works quieter and costs less. Everything has its advantages.
- Connection: only to cold water supply.
Important! And this is also not a minus - SMA are rarely connected to hot water, because experts have proved that there is little savings in this, especially since the water from the “hot” pipe is technical, and therefore the scale with it forms many times faster, disabling the heater .
- Noise washing / spin: 62/69 dB.
- Optional: selection of washing temperature, notification of the end of the program.
- Price: from 38 000 rubles.
It’s just as difficult to find reviews as with the wall-mounted version, but we are experts in order to point out obvious flaws on our own. So cons:
- There are no 2 important parameters in online stores: dimensions and number of programs. This field is either omitted or it is written "specified" opposite it. It is unlikely that you will buy this SMA via the Internet, not knowing how much space it will take and what functionality you can count on.
- Partial protection against leaks - there is no need to explain here, many brands for this price equip washers with full protection.
- Noisiness. During the spin cycle, the indicator is still very decent, but washing at 62 dB is already noisy, given that European and even Russian SMAs can wash at 42–45 dB.
- Not economical. The machine consumes a lot of water and electricity, which can significantly affect the family budget.
Of course, there are pluses in this model - it is smart, like all Xiaomi equipment, spacious, wash and dry. But we can’t recommend an unverified machine.
"And it's all? - you ask. - More “Xiomi” has nothing to offer us? ” If you delve into online stores, you can find something else. But next to many models there is a tick “pre-order” or “out of stock”. Briefly tell you what you can expect from the company in the near future:
- Series MiniJ Mini 6 - such a "baby" CMA with a load of about 2.8 kg (so far, the parameters are reliably unknown). It is noteworthy that the manufacturer really ascribes the definition of “baby” to these models, because they are designed to wash children's clothes at 95 degrees. It is also easy to carry literally in the trunk. True, the color palette is surprising, and the performance as a whole, characteristic of the "mi-mi-mishny" Chinese goods.
- Xiaomi MiniJ Max Smart Washing Machine. Another compact 2.8 kg model with washing up to 95 degrees and intelligent controls. In such a mini-machine, you can wash 25 children's socks at a time - you must agree that you don’t want to run a full-fledged separate SMA for this, and washing children's things with adult clothes is not very hygienic. Another plus is quiet work, which will not interfere with the baby’s sleep.
- The company did not disdain the options with vertical loading, reminiscent of semiautomatic devices, and in marketplaces you can find a couple of models - Moyu Motor Fish Mini Smart Washing Machine (White) and Viomi Yunmi Wave Wheel Washing Machine (Gray). We can find out the parameters and features after they go on sale.
It seems to us that the Xiaomi brand is just beginning to conquer the field of household appliances. He is still far from sharks in this industry, but he must surprise the buyer. Therefore, so far only non-standard compact solutions are entering the market. Perhaps, later, Xiaomi will master this niche, but today it is difficult to choose a full-fledged model for the house - there is only one such SMA in the assortment (Viomi).