Xiaomi Mi Soundbar review: Affordable audio accessory for smart televisions

If you have a television with a not-so-good sound quality, the Mi Soundbar can prove a perfect companion, without costing a bomb

The Mi Soundbar is the latest addition to Chinese electronics manufacturer Xiaomi's product portfolio. This rectangular bar-shaped speaker system has a plastic build and a fabric mesh covering the entire front. These look quite ordinary, but certainly not cheap. It has a no-frills design with smooth curved edges, and a light-weight build that makes it convenient to use either as an extended audio system with television or as a standalone device.

Although the sound bar supports wall and table-top installations, it seems to work better in the latter set-up. The sound bar has its connectivity ports – optical, S/PDIF, line-in