Samsung Electronics has announced it’s releasing a series of new models within its popular “The Terrace” lineup of outdoor TVs, bringing Neo QLED Mini-LED smarts to its smaller models.
While last week’s headlines were dominated by the IFA 2024 show in Berlin, the smaller CEDIA Expo 2024 event was also taking place. It was there that Samsung Electronics America decided to unveil the new Terrace TV models, which come with an IP56 rating that signifies improved water and dust resistance.
The new TVs include 65-inch and 75-inch “Full Sun” models, plus 55-inch, 65-inch and 75-inch “Partial Sun” Terrace televisions.
The range, which is popular with pub and restaurant owners that want to be able to show live football and other content to patrons who prefer to sit outdoors, is notable for its super-high brightness, so the picture can be seen on even the sunniest mid-summer days. They’re also extremely durable, with the water resistance and dust proofing ensuring that they won’t degrade from being constantly exposed to the elements.
To improve the picture quality further, Samsung said it’s equipping the new Terrace TVs with Neo QLED Mini-LED displays - an upgrade on its earlier models, which only came with a regular QLED panel.
These aren’t the first Neo QLED Mini-LED Terrace TVs though, as the company announced a larger, 85-inch “Full Sun” variant last year, but it’s now extending those capabilities to its entire range.
The only real distinction between the “Full Sun” and “Partial Sun” models is that the former ramps up the brightness a touch, so that the TV can be placed in direct sunlight. The latter are meant to be used outdoors, but only under the shade, and so they’re not quite as bright.
In addition to their extreme brightness, the displays also boast very wide viewing angles and they’re powered by Samsung's new NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor, which enables them to upscale content to 4K resolution. They also come with anti-reflective screens to eliminate glare from the sun, and they pack powerful, built-in sound systems that output a total of 40 watts through four separate speakers.
Another major difference between The Terrace models and those built for indoor use is that they are capable of withstanding intense heat. According to Samsung, the Full Sun models can operate outside at temperatures of up to 50ºC for up to six hours.
As with every Samsung Smart TV these days, they run the Tizen OS platform and feature SmartThings integration, so they can be used to control smart home devices. Samsung TV Plus, with its hundreds of free channels, and the Gaming Hub, which provides access to video game streaming services, is also onboard.
The sunshine and inclement weather resistance does come at a cost, though. We don’t have U.K prices yet, but according to Samsung, the Partial Sun TVs will cost $3,499, $4,999 and $6,499 respectively, for the 55-inch, 65-inch and 75-inch models. As for the Full Sun models, they will cost even more, with the 65-inch variant retailing for $7,499 and the 75-incher on sale for $9,999.
