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Three Key Factors to Consider When Choosing the Outdoor TV

May 29, 2023•3 min read

The demand for outdoor TVs is expected to soar upwards, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 12.1% up to 2024, and reach over US $600 million in 2021.

As the demand continues to grow, so do the consumer’s needs, wants, and desires.

This is especially true of one feature in particular… size. In the outdoor space, evidently, bigger is better. YOLO outdoor TVs are the largest in the USA. With sizes starting at 138″ to over 300″ (diagonal), YOLO TVs crush the competition.

Now, let's delve into the three key factors you should consider when getting an outdoor TV to ensure you make the right choice for your outdoor entertainment needs.

Size of the Outdoor TV

In the outdoor space, size is key, especially for large gatherings and parties where many people are watching the TV. Smaller televisions are typically meant for a viewing distance of just a couple of meters, resulting in everyone being crammed together to watch one screen. Our outdoor TVs are designed to create a stadium or arena atmosphere in the privacy of your own backyard, accommodating not just a few, but up to 100 or 150 of your best friends.

Brightness

Aside from size, visibility is the next obvious requirement if you plan to watch television outdoors. A TV must have a minimum brightness of 5000 nits to be easily visible in direct sunlight. Nits, a popular industry term, measures brightness in candelas. Unfortunately, very few manufacturers have developed outdoor televisions that are easily watchable in direct sunlight. Despite this, many manufacturers still advertise their TVs as daylight bright, even though their brightness level falls below 40% of the necessary threshold. YOLO TVs, however, boast a minimum brightness of 5000 nits.

In fact, many manufacturers of outdoor TVs acknowledge the challenge of visibility in direct sunlight and suggest avoiding it altogether or adding a roof to provide shade for the screen.

To learn more about brightness and the required number of nits for an outdoor TV, click this link.

IP Rating – Weather Protection

When making the decision on the best television for your family and needs, size and brightness are absolutely critical. But so is weatherproofing. Mother Nature can be a wicked woman. So, it is important that if you plan on having your TV permanently installed in the elements, it should be weatherproof.

The most critical measurement of weather rating is called ingress protection, or IP rating. The IP rating rates the product based on its ability to prevent water or dust from penetrating. Most outdoor televisions will have an IP rating of 55 and require an enclosure. The problem with enclosures is that they typically produce glare, making it difficult to see the screen. Secondarily, the enclosure traps heat, which will degrade the electronics within the television.

Each YOLO TV has an IP rating of 65 and does not require any protective enclosures therefore, the image is crisp and vibrant. YOLO TVs have a shelf life of over 100,000 hours until their brightness level is at 50% – which is still 10% brighter than all of the other outdoor TVs on the market.

So wait no more! Contact us and get the best outdoor TV for your own backyard oasis.