Why Are Outdoor TVs So Expensive (And Are They Worth It)? – SlashGear

It’s important to understand what differs between an outdoor TV and a regular one. Manufacturers mass-produce ordinary TVs with inexpensive panels and parts, and they use tried and true assembly processes to get them out of the door.

But outdoor TVs are different. They require special considerations, such as weatherproofed casings. The innards will have more gaskets and other premium sealing components to keep moisture and dust at bay.

The panels also have to be specially made to combat sunlight glare. The visibility of most standard TVs suffers in brightly lit indoor rooms, so outdoor panels have to go above and beyond in this area to provide the best picture possible. Because of this, they are often more expensive.

Outdoor TVs also need the ability to withstand extreme temperature changes, so they require better ventilation and cooling to counteract the summer heat. Add in the rugged parts and chassis needed to survive the elements and protect parts from rain-induced rust or golf ball-sized hail, and you have a recipe for an inflated bill of materials.

And because it’s such a niche market overall, manufacturers charge a premium for these TVs to compensate for the added production costs and lack of sales volume. That’s just the way it is for stuff like this.