If you’re looking for something more than a sub-$2,000 budget-friendly pick has to offer but aren’t ready to splash out on a $7K+ model like the Séura above, SunBriteTV’s Veranda 3 Series is the trick. It’s a solid midrange option that punches well above its weight class at a relatively reasonable price.
Its biggest selling point is the long list of display tech features, including things like Dolby Vision support, local zone dimming, and Quantum Dot colors. Combined with the bright 4K screen, these all make for a beautiful picture. Plus, the high 120Hz refresh rate is perfect for buttery smooth fast-action watching, including sports, action movies, and, most importantly, gaming.
To be sure, this is still a partial sun outdoor TV, so the picture suffers in direct sun. But, if installed in a partial sun location as it’s design for, it’s a fantastic option. Colors and blacks are accurate and well-rendered.
It all runs on Google’s Android TV OS which is easy to setup and intuitive to use. It also makes for easy expansion and integration with smart features like Google Assistant and Chromecast sharing. Plus, you can customize the unit even more with apps from the Google Play store.
All of this is wrapped up in a sleek, lightweight design. At less than 50 pounds, it’s surprisingly portable for a 55-inch outdoor TV. That makes it easy to move around your backyard space, if desired. On a comfortable, dry night, you can, for example, take it from underneath a gazebo and set it up in your patio lounge space.
At less than $3,000, it’s hard to find much to complain about with this outdoor TV. Our only minor gripe is that the speakers could be better. They’re passable for casual watching, but you’ll likely want to hook up a sound bar or dedicated surround sound system to get the most out of this one.
What do buyers say? “This TV has surpassed all my expectations!!! The clarity is better than my Samsung, sound is excellent and very loud, and the apps work great!” said one Amazon reviewer.
