Furrion Furrion Aurora 50" 4K HDR Smart LED Outdoor TV Review

A capable outdoor TV with a very bright, clear 4K picture perfect for patios. Its picture quality scores in the top 3% for outdoor models. Worth buying if you need true weatherproofing, but it's a pricey way to watch the game outside.

The Furrion Aurora is a 50-inch 4K outdoor TV built to handle the elements. It's designed for patios, covered decks, or any spot that gets partial sun, with a weatherproof build and a 750-nit anti-glare screen.

It runs on LG's webOS smart platform, giving you access to all the major streaming apps right out of the box. The idea is simple: take your living room entertainment outside without worrying about rain, dust, or a bit of direct sunlight.

The picture quality is the star here, ranking in the 97th percentile for outdoor TVs in our database. That 750-nit brightness is legit—it cuts through glare way better than trying to use a regular indoor TV outside. HDR10 support helps with color pop, though the contrast ratio is just okay. For gaming, the 60Hz panel and 6.5ms response time are fine for casual play, but serious gamers will want more. The audio, however, lands in the 32nd percentile, so you'll probably want an external speaker or soundbar.

At around $1700, this isn't a casual purchase. You're paying a premium for the specialized outdoor engineering and weatherproofing. If you specifically need a TV that can live outside year-round, that premium makes sense. If you just want a brighter screen for a very covered, shaded porch, a regular indoor TV with high brightness might save you a grand.

It's in a niche of its own against the listed competitors like Sony Bravia or LG OLEDs, which are all indoor TVs. The real competition is from other outdoor TV brands like SunBrite or Samsung's Terrace series. Compared to them, the Furrion holds its own on core specs like brightness and smart features. Where it might fall short is in brand recognition and proven long-term durability, as our social proof score is low, meaning there aren't many long-term user reports in our system yet.

Skip this if your 'outdoor' space is actually a fully enclosed, climate-controlled sunroom. You'd be overpaying for weatherproofing you don't need. Also, hardcore gamers should look elsewhere; the 60Hz refresh rate and lack of HDMI 2.1 will feel limiting compared to modern indoor gaming TVs.

Buy this if you have a semi-covered outdoor space (like a pergola or deep porch) and want a permanent, worry-free 4K TV setup. The picture is great for the category, and webOS is a nice bonus. Just budget for separate speakers.