With Black Friday around the corner I’m looking to target a TV that will be primarily used outdoors above a fireplace. The area will be covered from above from things like direct rain, but open to the other elements. I’ve heard from friends and read that it’s best to just go with a regular indoor TV due to the cost (can go through 10 of them to equal the cost of 1 outdoor TV). I’m located on Long Island for weather purposes.
If I were to go outdoor TV, I’m between the Sunbrite or the Samsung Terrace. If I were to use a regular TV, I’d just pick up a TCL which I have in the living room and love.
Any advice/recommendations from others that have used either TV, or have a similar setup?
TVs rarely last more than 10 years now. For the cost of one of the outdoor TVs, you could replace it with a new cheap TV every ~2 years. And get the added benefit of any new technology in a few years time (8k?).
FWIW, I'm a fan of TCL myself. I believe the 6-series TVs from TCL provide a very good bang for you buck.
A plexi cover would add life.
Never from direct rain but i think the humidity did them in. I went with a sunbight and love it. It is not a smart TV so you will need a Roku or something like it to get everything you might want. thought the cost was reasonable for it too. the cost on outdoor TVs has gone down considerably I bought it on Amazon and got the extended coverage offered there at half the price Best Buy offered. When i went to Sunbright Website i saw no extended warranties offered and with this being my 3rd one i took the coverage
I think 1 key is to turn it on fairly regularly to get rid of moisture.