There is now a Roku TV that can live outdoors. It’s called the Patio Series TV from Element Electronics, a budget TV maker based in the US, and it starts at $1,299 for a 55-inch screen. (However, mounting brackets are not included, so be sure to budget a little extra for those.)
While that price seems a bit steep for a 4K HDR TV, it’s actually not too bad considering the recently released SunBriteTV Veranda 3 starts at $2,898 for a 55-inch screen and rockets up to $5,000 for the 75-inch model.
According to Element, the Patio Series TV’s display has a brightness of 700 nits, and the anti-glare glass should make it easy to see all the action on the screen. On rainy days, the TV features IP55 weather protection that makes it resistant to water, dust, and humidity.
The glass has also been tempered, making it less resistant to cracking if an object comes into contact with the screen. You probably shouldn’t use it as a kickstand for a baseball game, but you don’t have to worry about the occasional hailstorm.
The other great feature here is the inclusion of Roku TV. Not only does Roku’s platform have most of the best streaming services, but the search feature built into it is surprisingly good at finding movies with specific actors, actresses, and directors, if you ever decide you want to go for a Chris Evans movie.
Whether the Element will have the chops to beat other outdoor TVs like Samsung’s high-end The Terrace or some of the best Roku TVs from TCL and Hisense, but thanks to its low price tag, it’s currently the cheapest ticket to creating your own outdoor theater.
So when will you be able to disable one? There’s good news out there: The Patio Series TV goes on sale today (May 19) and is already on sale Walmart website.
Be sure to check out our Best TVs page for our top picks for every budget.
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