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Our take on the Samsung Smart TV 4K 2020 Terrace LST7 UHD QN55LST7TAFXZA

The Samsung The Terrace (LST7) is a 55-inch 4K QLED TV built for outdoor use. It is IP55-rated against dust and water, has an anti-glare coating and a brightness rating of around 2,000 nits, so it stays readable in daylight. It runs Samsung's Tizen smart platform with voice assistants and the usual streaming apps. It suits patios, decks and covered outdoor rooms; indoors it competes with standard QLED sets that cost less for the same picture size, and its outdoor sealing is the main thing you pay for.

Best forCovered patios and decksPoolside or garden viewingBright, sunlit roomsOutdoor entertaining areas

Pros

IP55 dust and water resistance for outdoor use
High brightness keeps the picture visible in daylight
Anti-glare screen reduces reflections
Full Tizen smart platform with streaming apps and voice control
4K QLED panel with HDR support

Cons

What reviewers say

Owners treat it as a genuine outdoor TV that survives weather and stays visible in daylight. Most criticism centers on the price premium over indoor QLEDs and on the picture looking overbright or washed out in a dark room.

What people mention

Weather resistancePraisedOwners report it holds up through rain and dust when mounted under cover.
BrightnessPraisedViewers say the picture stays clear in daylight and direct sun.
ValueCriticisedBuyers question the premium over an indoor QLED of the same size.

Questions and answers

Can it stay outside in the rain?

It is IP55-rated, so it resists dust and water spray. Samsung positions it for covered outdoor areas; it is not meant to be submerged or left in standing water.

Is it bright enough for direct sun?

Yes. Its brightness rating is around 2,000 nits with an anti-glare coating, which is the main reason it costs more than an indoor QLED.

Does it work with a soundbar or receiver?

Yes. It has HDMI, USB, coaxial and optical connections, and the built-in speakers are modest, so most owners add a soundbar.

Does it have the same apps as indoor Samsung TVs?

Yes. It runs Tizen with the major streaming apps, plus voice assistants and screen mirroring.

Can I use it indoors?

It works indoors, but the brightness and anti-glare tuning suit outdoor light. In a dark room the picture can look harsh compared with an indoor QLED.

Samsung Smart TV 4K 2020 Terrace LST7 UHD QN55LST7TAFXZA