If summertime for you and your family is often spent outside on a nice patio, grilling delicious food and playing some lawn games, an outdoor TV will take your experience to another level. These products are specifically designed to provide viewers with great picture quality no matter if there's bright sunshine outside or a rain storm. Outdoor TVs can also withstand major temperature changes, and even snow, so you'll never have to pack up your game day feast or reschedule your movie night.
Unlike the temporary viewing setup a portable projector and screen provide, outdoor TVs are a reliable, permanent fixture in your backyard. And luckily, there are plenty of solid options available today.
This is the most important feature to consider when shopping for an outdoor TV. If you plan to use your new TV in an area with direct sunlight, you must look for a brighter display panel (think 700 nits or more). Display panels with lower brightness, on the other hand, are more suitable for shaded spaces.
Outdoor TVs with such screens typically cost less than their brighter counterparts.
Sound
Be mindful that many outdoor TVs, including highly rated ones, might require you to spend more to upgrade their sound. Some products have a high-quality soundbar on board, while others feature underwhelming speakers. Some outdoor TVs don't come with any speakers, making an outdoor soundbar a must-buy.
Media Player
Save for the excellent (and pricey) Samsung The Terrace TV, none of the products on this list have Wi-Fi or access to streaming services out of the box. Thankfully, they do have weatherproof compartments for a media player, so you’ll address your content needs quickly, without breaking the bank.
To determine which outdoor TVs are worth buying, we researched products from leading brands and ensured their weatherproof housings could endure extreme hot and cold temperatures. Most of the products we selected have an official IP (ingress protection) rating for water and dust resistance.
Every TV on this list also has a bright display panel with an anti-reflective coating — a duo of must-have features for a reliable outdoor viewing experience. Available connectivity features and sound quality are also important bits we factored in.
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The SunBriteTV Veranda Series is our top pick for most consumers. It delivers excellent picture quality and compatibility with HDR content. Crucially, the product is well-priced for a 55-inch outdoor TV.
According to its maker, the Veranda Series is up to 50% brighter than a standard TV, so it's ideal for shaded areas. We like its weatherproof media bay for integrating a streaming player.
You can order the TV with up to a 75-inch screen. Its onboard speakers are adequate for an enclosed backyard space. However, SunBrite TV offers an optional soundbar.
Samsung’s The Terrace is the absolute best outdoor TV, and worth the splurge. Its super bright 4K QLED display panel has the best picture quality, and it’s viewable even in direct sunlight. With a 120Hz refresh rate, the screen is also great for watching sports.
With onboard Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2 connectivity, Samsung’s Tizen platform, and support for Alexa and Google Assistant commands, the Terrace is today’s smartest outdoor TV. You also won’t need to worry about adding a streaming player.
The 43-inch iteration of the Aurora Outdoor TV is the best outdoor TV for small spaces like a patio or a balcony. The 4К TV is capable of delivering excellent picture quality.
Like its larger sibling, the 43-inch Aurora Outdoor TV has a robust rating for water resistance. It also comes with an outdoor soundbar, so you won't have to worry about pricey audio upgrades.
And despite its compact size, the TV is packed with connectivity options. They include a trio of HDMI ports and two 5V USB ports, among others.
The Furrion Aurora 4K Partial Sun outdoor TV is a solid alternative to our best overall pick. It is pricier, but equipped with a brighter display panel, which can deliver a top-tier viewing experience even in a partially sunny open space. As comparison, the SunbriteTV Veranda is only suitable for shaded areas.
However, the TV’s 8-watt speakers are not on par with the 20-watt SunbriteTV units: You must invest in an outdoor soundbar like this Furrion offering. Its media bay can only fit compact streaming players.
You can also order the 4K TV with 43-, 49-, and 65-inch screens.
With a screen that measures 85 inches diagonally, this Séura offering is the biggest outdoor TV on this list. The Full Sun Series has an incredibly bright 4K display panel. The peak luminance and anti-glare coating allow it to produce a high-quality viewing experience, even in direct sunlight.
The TV's tough housing has a compartment for a streaming player. In a manner befitting its name, the Full Sun Series has built-in internal fans to keep its electronics cool.
Despite its eye-watering price (a 65-inch version is almost half the sticker price of this one), the TV lacks onboard speakers. You'll have to spend even more on a weatherproof soundbar.
If you want a big outdoor TV for your space, consider the 75-inch SunBriteTV Outdoor Television. Its 4K display panel is flanked by super-thin bezels, making the TV look more elegant than most competitors. Plus, the screen is plenty bright and usable even in a sunlit space.
For its high price, I like that the SunBriteTV Outdoor Television has a powder-coated, rust-proof aluminum exterior and a large weatherproof media bay. This provides plenty of room to store media players and streaming devices.
If you're looking to temporarily mount a standard HDTV outdoors during the warmer months or safeguard an outdoor TV when not in use, consider a weatherproof outdoor TV cover. Available in multiple sizes and colors, the accessory will reliably protect your big-ticket appliance against the elements.
The interior of the product is soft enough to prevent scratches. It has a Velcro closure and a convenient remote control pocket on its back. You can buy this cover for TVs as small as 30 inches or as large as 85 inches diagonally. It is compatible with regular and wall mounts.
Stefan VazharovSenior Technology EditorStefan is the senior technology editor for BestProducts.com, where he’s been covering the tech industry and testing the latest gadgets since 2015; He previously covered tech products for GSMArena.com and his work can also be found on Popular Mechanics.
Brandon CarteSenior Electronics EditorBrandon Carte has been the technology editor at BestProducts.com since 2017, where he's been covering the latest gadgets and scouring the internet for the greatest deals; His tech reporting has been featured on TopTenReviews.com and USA Today.
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