TV for outside

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I am currently in the process of fitting a tv to an outside wall next to the hot tub (to watch IPTV via Firestick).
It is enclosed in an L-shaped wall with a solid roof above - so permanently dry.
I will also buy a padded TV cover for when it is not in use.

I am wanting to buy a TV around 43" - cheap, around £400.

Seen these online:

LG 43UP77006LB - £399
43 inch 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart LED TV Freeview Play Freesat
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Samsung UE43AU8000 (2021) HDR 4K Ultra HD Smart TV, 43 inch with TVPlus - £449
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LG 43UN81006LB 43 Inch UHD 4K HDR Smart LED TV with Freeview HD/Freesat HD - £449


Which one is best / is there anything better that I should look at?

Thanks
 
Since being outside where humidity and temperature are going to vary quite a bit, and that's not the best news for any device designed to live indoors, then I'd save a bit of money and go with a Sharp / Hi-Sense / Toshiba at £300-ish.

The Samsung and LG models might have better scaling for SD TV broadcasts, but since you're not watching those then it's pointless paying extra. The Fire TV stick will output at 1080p / 4K anyway, so half the scaling job is already done.

All the TVs are of equivalent brightness, but LG and some Samsung have a bit of a problem with premature failure of the backlight LEDs on their lower-priced models, so a cheaper brand may be better, or at least no worse.
 
Come across this Philips TV for £299:

Philips 43PUS7505/12 43-Inch TV (4K UHD TV, P5 Perfect Picture Engine, HDR 10+ Supported, Smart TV, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Freeview Play, 3 x HDMI, 2 x USB)

Decent option?
 
I do need a wide viewing angle.
I will get a wall mount that can swivel, as the hot tub is to one side and a large sofa to the other.
There will be times when it will be flat to the wall to be viewed from both sides though.
 
If it is for outside (this seems quite bizarre but whatever) then i'd personally look to get a cheap commercial type panel off eBay. You'd think better quality than a new cheap consumer TV?
 
father-ted said:
Come across this Philips TV for £299:

Philips 43PUS7505/12 43-Inch TV (4K UHD TV, P5 Perfect Picture Engine, HDR 10+ Supported, Smart TV, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Freeview Play, 3 x HDMI, 2 x USB)

Decent option?
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Seem's decent enough and uses IPS lg panel also.
 
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