The great outdoors – pine forests, beaches, skiing, barbeques… television! The latter is an anomaly in terms of accepted outdoor pursuits. We generally pull on a pair of trunks or hiking boots in order to escape from the modern (electronic) world and feed from nature’s bountiful cup, rather than the television guide. But here’s the rub – if there is something on television you’ve got to watch, but the weather outside is glorious (day or night), why should you compromise? Or let’s say you’ve got friends round to watch the big match, and you’re constantly flitting between the yard and the living room for hotdogs and touchdowns – why make the sacrifice? With a new batch of televisions that can easily withstand the worst extremes of weather, you’ll be questioning if you ever need to go inside again! Here’s our 9 best.

SunBriteTV Veranda Series Outdoor TV (55-inch)

The SunBriteTV Veranda Series is one of the best priced 4K HDR- outdoor TVs on the market. 50% brighter than a standard TV (great for shaded or bright areas), it can happily provide you with weather updates in weather up to 24 degrees below zero. You can upgrade to a 75-inch screen, but with only 20-watt speakers as standard, you won’t be travelling too far from the screen to listen in.

Furrion Aurora 4K Outdoor TV (49-inch)

The Furrion Aurora 4K has a maximum brightness of 700 nits (consider that laptops generally operate around the 300 mark and that anywhere above 500 is considered very good). All of the input and output controls are (wisely) sealed at the back to protect from the elements, the worst of which this model can easily withstand. Available in smaller 43-inch and larger 55-inch variants, you can also pitch for an additional sound-bar with subwoofer to bring the noise home. 

Samsung The Terrace Smart Outdoor TV (55-inch)

If price is not a problem, then the new Samsung Terrace is where you’ll be pointing your remote control. Featuring Samsung’s 4K QLED display (QLED relates to quantum dots that give different coloured light) the picture quality is second-to-none, with dimming options, anti-reflection and a huge 2,000 nits of brightness for picture clarity even on bright days. As you’d expect, this model gives you full access to all major streaming services, and you can control it via Alexa and Google Assist. Additional sound-bar or larger screen will cost more, but who’s counting the cost when the payoff is this impressive? 

SunBriteTV Veranda Series Outdoor TV (75-inch)

A smaller model that is the best for outdoor viewing for those without space to burn. 4K picture produces HDR-enhanced content, with three HDMI ports and USB connection to link to your preferred streaming devices.

Seura Shade Series 2 Outdoor TV (75-inch)

A huge screen without compromising on 4K quality display and an impressive 700 nits of brightness. Thin bezels surrounding the screen make for an attractive looking model that is compatible with HDR enhanced content. A cool feature is the front-facing sound-bar as standard, which is usually an expensive add on with other models. 

SunBriteTV Pro Series Outdoor TV (49-Inch)

The Pro Series has an anti-glare, heat-resistant screen with tempered glass to protect it from the elements and also pesky (and inevitable) bugs. With a Full HD display panel with a 700 nits of brightness to burn, you’ll be able to view content even in sunlight. A waterproof, detachable speaker bar comes as standard. Available in various alternate sizes: 32, 42 and 55-inch, the 42-inch model comes with a higher Hz refresh rate – the picture refreshes itself more quickly, great for watching action movies or sports.

SkyVue OBX-55250UHB-L Outdoor TV (55-inch)

The SkyVue OBX-55250UHB-L reaches an incredible peak brightness of 2,500 nits, so is the best option for watching in daylight glare. With Full HD resolution, it won’t be the very best picture quality though. Features a solid aluminium body and the option to upgrade to a decent sound-bar. 2-years warranty comes as standard.

Elite Screens Tripod Series Projector Screen

So you like the idea of watching stuff outside, but you’re not sure if spending that much money on a TV is a wise idea, plus you need the space for your son’s basketball net! If you have a projector, consider linking it to a screen for great ad hoc movie or sports events nights. With adjustable ratios and screens that can be increased to beat even the biggest television, all you’ll need to do is wheel it out and invite the neighbours over.

AmazonBasics Outdoor TV Cover (32-inch)

Perhaps it’s so hot you haven’t the energy to think about purchasing and installing a high grade outdoor television. If that’s the case, grab that portable from the kitchen, fix it to an extension lead and enjoy with your feet up and a pack of beer or cola. When it’s time to cut the lawn, cover your TV with Amazon’s scratch-proof cover; available in various sizes.