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Best Outdoor TVs for 2025
What to Look for in an Outdoor Television
Picture this: the sun’s beaming, the water’s fine, and your showstopper grub is a hit. Your phone buzzes one last time — your whole fantasy league is riding on this game, and it’s on in 15. That’s a sharp deadline to finish that last round of burgers, check on other guests, dry off, and huddle down with fresh beers and jerseys in the den. Do you really want to pry your party from the poolside?
Outdoor TVs have a simple response: don’t! Unlike regular indoor televisions, the best outdoor TVs have brighter screens and can easily handle high humidity, extreme temperatures, and saline environments without breaking a sweat. Many can cast your favorite music playlists, vacation highlights, YouTube clips, and more. Ready to get started? You’re in the right place: our experts have already curated the very best outdoor TVs based on their quality, performance, and features.
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Quality - For starters, full exposure resistance is a must for any quality outdoor TV. Our experts look for durable builds built to sizes over 60 inches, full sun or partial shade visibility, and serious weatherization. Specialized hydrophobic treatment is a fast track onto this list.
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Performance - When you're enjoying the action outside, what use is grainy picture? Our experts look for HDR capability on 4K Ultra HD screens -- the sharpest picture on the market today.
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Features - How'd you like your TV to handle the heavy lifting for you? While not a deal-breaker, we do prioritize smart TV features that help you pull up your favorite streaming apps without figuring out how to work in (and protect) a separate digital receiver box.
Best Full Exposure Outdoor TV
These top-rated outdoor TVs have it all: durable weatherproofing inside and out, along with screens calibrated for crystal-clear viewing in even the harshest sunlight. Full-exposure outdoor TVs don’t require any shade or covering, meaning you can place them virtually anywhere in your outdoor space. Just don’t go sticking them at the bottom of the pool, OK?
Samsung The Terrace Full Sun QLED 4K Smart TV
What We Love:
- QLED 4K anti-glare screen provides clear & vivid picture quality – even in direct sunlight
- Adaptive picture technology intuitively optimizes picture settings based on lighting conditions
- IP55 rated construction protects the electrical components from dust, debris, water, & critters for peace of mind
Honorable Mentions:
Furrion Aurora Sun Smart 4K LED TV Titan S200 Series Full Sun QLED 4K Smart TV
Best Under Cover/Shaded Outdoor TV
When we say “under cover,” we’re just referring to shade requirements. Some of the top-rated outdoor TVs listed here are fully weatherproofed, but their displays aren’t quite bright enough to make images visible in full sunlight. Each model below will feature a note about its degree of weatherproofing, so look for one with enough protection to thrive in your outdoor space.
SunBriteTV Veranda 3 Series Full Shade 4K Smart TV
What We Love:
- Industrial-grade IP55-rated aluminum exterior & IP56-rated remote are engineered to withstand all the elements
- Easily stream your favorite entertainment wirelessly with built-in Smart TV, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
- IMAX Enhanced ultra-bright screen is optimized for the outdoors with brighter highlights and deeper blacks
Honorable Mentions:
Best Partial Sun Outdoor TV
The Partial Sun category is the perfect middle ground. Your space may only have the possibility of sun during the early mornings, or you may only watch your outdoor TV at night. It helps to understand what partial sun means. We are expecting approx. 1 hour or less of direct sunlight and a TV with sufficient display brightness to work during this time.
Peerless-AV Neptune Partial Sun 4K Smart TV
What We Love:
- IPS Panel makes viewing the TV from any angle just as vibrant and accurate as being seen directly
- Sealed cable entry keeps water, debris, and critters from getting in your TV casing
- Includes a Neptune™ Outdoor-rated tilting TV Wall Mount for secure installation and viewing flexibility
Honorable Mentions:
Samsung The Terrace Partial Sun QLED 4K Smart TV Furrion Aurora Smart 4K LED TV
Best Weatherized Outdoor TV
Weather Resistance is one of the most important factors when buying an Outdoor rated TV for your backyard space. These outdoor TVs are fully weatherized with the best technologies that the industry offers. You can be confident that no water is getting into these TVs.
Titan L100 Series Partial Sun 4K QNED Smart TV
What We Love:
- Smart Hub with built-in Alexa makes it easy to stream your favorite shows, movies, and live sports channels
- Powered by the a7 AI Processor Gen6 and NanoCell technology that delivers vibrant and immersive imagery
- MIL-I-460 tested nanocoatings weatherize the TV components to achieve IP65 dust/waterproof rating
Honorable Mentions:
SunBriteTV Pro 2 Series Full Sun 4K HDR TV Furrion Aurora Sun Smart 4K LED Outdoor TV
Best Outdoor TV Mount
Don’t forget the accessories! Everything installed outdoors needs to be prepared for harsh environments. That means that even your mounting solution needs to be weatherproof. A well-designed outdoor space will undoubtedly have a perfect wall corner or floor space by the pool that is just waiting for an Outdoor TV. We’ve chosen our best Outdoor TV mounting arms and stands below.
Peerless-AV Neptune Outdoor Articulating Wall Mount
What We Love:
- Corrosion-resistant build makes this mount long lasting and weather resistant
- Open wall plate design allows further access to the wall behind the TV, making wiring and adjusting much easier
- IncreLock tilt feature allows you to adjust the viewing angle for an even clearer image
Honorable Mentions:
Furrion Universal Outdoor Full-Motion Mount SunBriteTV Outdoor Dual Arm Articulating (Full Motion) Mount
