Best 55-inch outdoor TVs

Top pick: Sylvox Deck Pro QLED 3.0 (55") — the best balance for most patios. It's a true outdoor set: IP56 waterproof, 1000 nits so it holds up in partial sun, rated from -22°F to 122°F, and it runs Google TV with 4K HDR. Strong owner ratings too.

Who the others suit:

• Samsung The Terrace (partial sun) — if you want a mainstream brand with Tizen apps and a polished picture; the Neo QLED version is the brightest of the Samsung pair.
• Sylvox Pool Pro QLED 3.0 — if the TV sits near a pool or gets splashed; it's the step-up Sylvox with the best ratings here.
• Sylvox Cinema Helio QLED — if you mostly watch movies at night and want a more cinematic picture.
• Element 4K Partial Sun — if you want the simplest, least expensive way into an outdoor TV.
• MirageVision Emerald (Samsung-based) — if you want a custom-built, shade-rated set with Samsung internals.
• Sealoc Coastal Samsung QN90A — if you need full-sun viewing or live near salt water; it's the heavy-duty option.

One thing to check before buying: confirm the set's sun rating (shade, partial sun or full sun) matches where you'll mount it — a shade-rated TV will wash out in direct afternoon light.