Xiaomi Unveils New XiaoAI Device, Priced at 169 Yuan
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Remember the Xiaomi Smart Speaker Pro, launched in February? Initially, many believed it to be a successor to the 2019 XiaoAI speaker. The original model was lauded for its comprehensive home connectivity experience (combining infrared and Bluetooth Mesh), large speakers, and advanced voice recognition technology. However, the new Xiaomi Smart Speaker Pro does have some drawbacks: while it boasts a woven fabric design and incorporates a 2.5-inch full-range speaker with a passive radiator to enhance audio quality, the microphone count has been reduced from six in the original model to three in this version, resulting in less sensitive command recognition, according to user reports. Despite these limitations, the new Xiaomi Smart Speaker Pro offers several advanced features, including the built-in Super XiaoAI AI large models and support for multi-turn conversations. It also supports a Type-C audio connection for direct connectivity with computers or TVs.
The original retail price is 299 yuan (potentially reduced to 254 yuan with a national subsidy). A standard version of the device has also been released; yesterday saw the pre-sale launch of the Xiaomi Smart Speaker, lacking the 'Pro' suffix. Like its Pro counterpart, this model features a woven fabric exterior and includes Super XiaoAI with multi-turn conversation capabilities, along with support for Xiaomi Mesh 2.0. However, it makes several compromises compared to the Pro version, such as lower speaker specifications (a 2-inch full-range speaker with a low-frequency enhancement duct), the absence of Wi-Fi 6 connectivity or a Type-C audio connection, and a lack of infrared remote control functionality.
The standard model is priced more affordably at 199 yuan (potentially dropping to 169 yuan with national subsidies). Considering the Pro version鈥檚 current price and comprehensive feature set, it appears to be the overall better choice. However, for those not requiring infrared functionality, waiting for the national subsidy to become available and then considering the standard model could be worthwhile.
Remember the Xiaomi Smart Speaker Pro, launched in February? Initially, many believed it to be a successor to the 2019 XiaoAI speaker. The original model was lauded for its comprehensive home connectivity experience (combining infrared and Bluetooth Mesh), large speakers, and advanced voice recognition technology. However, the new Xiaomi Smart Speaker Pro does have some drawbacks: while it boasts a woven fabric design and incorporates a 2.5-inch full-range speaker with a passive radiator to enhance audio quality, the microphone count has been reduced from six in the original model to three in this version, resulting in less sensitive command recognition, according to user reports. Despite these limitations, the new Xiaomi Smart Speaker Pro offers several advanced features, including the built-in Super XiaoAI AI large models and support for multi-turn conversations. It also supports a Type-C audio connection for direct connectivity with computers or TVs.
The original retail price is 299 yuan (potentially reduced to 254 yuan with a national subsidy). A standard version of the device has also been released; yesterday saw the pre-sale launch of the Xiaomi Smart Speaker, lacking the 'Pro' suffix. Like its Pro counterpart, this model features a woven fabric exterior and includes Super XiaoAI with multi-turn conversation capabilities, along with support for Xiaomi Mesh 2.0. However, it makes several compromises compared to the Pro version, such as lower speaker specifications (a 2-inch full-range speaker with a low-frequency enhancement duct), the absence of Wi-Fi 6 connectivity or a Type-C audio connection, and a lack of infrared remote control functionality.
The standard model is priced more affordably at 199 yuan (potentially dropping to 169 yuan with national subsidies). Considering the Pro version鈥檚 current price and comprehensive feature set, it appears to be the overall better choice. However, for those not requiring infrared functionality, waiting for the national subsidy to become available and then considering the standard model could be worthwhile.