Furrion Aurora Partial-Sun 2 43" Review

The Furrion Partial-Sun 2 is a capable, weatherproof outdoor TV for shaded areas. Its 750-nit screen fights glare well, and the IP55 build is legit. Just plan on adding speakers. It's worth buying if you need a durable patio TV, but it's a niche product.

The Furrion Aurora Partial-Sun 2 is a TV that knows its job: survive outside. It's not trying to be the prettiest picture in your house. It's trying to be the only picture on your patio. With an IP55 weatherproof rating and a 750-nit anti-glare screen, it's built to handle rain, dust, and the kind of glare that would wash out a normal living room set.

Inside that rugged shell, you get a 43-inch 4K panel and LG's webOS smart platform. It's a solid, no-nonsense setup for streaming and casual viewing. Just don't expect it to compete with your indoor flagship TV on pure picture quality. That's not the point.

The picture is bright enough to fight glare, hitting 750 nits. That puts it in the 98th percentile for outdoor TVs in our database, which is exactly what you need. The 4K resolution is sharp, and HDR10 support is there, though the 4000:1 contrast ratio means blacks won't be as deep as an OLED. For gaming, the 60Hz refresh and 6.5ms response are fine for casual play, but competitive gamers will want more. The big performance hole? Audio. At 16W total, it's in the 0th percentile. You'll want a soundbar or outdoor speakers, full stop.

At around $1200, you're paying a premium for the outdoor-ready engineering, not for top-tier specs. For that price indoors, you could get a fantastic 65-inch TV. But if you need a TV that won't die when it gets damp or dusty, this is actually one of the more affordable dedicated outdoor options. The value is entirely in the durability. If you don't need that, it's a terrible deal.

This isn't competing with the Sony Bravia 5 or TCL QM8 on your wall. Those are for perfect, dark rooms. This competes with other outdoor TVs like SunBrite, and against the idea of just moving a cheap indoor TV outside (which we don't recommend). Compared to a standard TV, you trade ultimate picture quality for ruggedness. Compared to other outdoor models, the Furrion offers a known smart platform in webOS and a solid brightness spec for the price. Just know that all outdoor TVs are expensive for their size.

Skip this if your TV will live indoors. You can get a much better picture for your money. Also, skip it if your outdoor space gets blasted by direct afternoon sun—this model isn't bright enough for that. And if you're on a tight budget, our data shows this is a weak category for value; look at a regular TV and a protective outdoor cover instead.

Buy this if you have a covered patio, screened porch, or shaded deck and want a permanent, worry-free TV setup. It's for people who value 'it just works outside' over having the absolute best HDR movie experience. The weatherproofing is the main feature, and it delivers on that promise.