However, the 60Hz limit and lack of a dedicated game mode may disappoint gamers.
Additionally, sharp corners and silicon sealant maintenance are potential concerns.
So sit back, grab a beer, and let’s enjoy the sun.
How is an Outdoor TV Different?
An outdoor TV is an entirely different beast to a regular living room TV.
Any amount of sun would overwhelm typical displays.
Its not fully waterproof in the sense that you shouldnt drop it into a poolit cannot be submerged.
Water is just one element, of course.
Its also able to withstand temperatures of -22 to 122 Fahrenheit (or -30 to 50 Celsius).
But there are a few points that I worry about the hardware.
The first is from a health and safety perspective.
If somewhere were to knock their head the corners, it would be absolute carnage.
Even better: don’t mount this anywhere within reach.
A fixed, tilt-only mount would be more suitable for public venues.
The Deck Pro actually arrives without any mounting options at allnot even a basic desktop stand.
You’ll need to purchase a mount separately that suits your specific needs and installation location.
Installation and Setup
At around 50lbs or 23kg, this is not lightweight.
However, it’s not impossibly heavy.
The exact installation is going to depend on your chosen mounting option.
Before you put the TV onto the mount, you should deal with your cabling.
There are around twenty small screws to be undone.
Plug your cables in, then screw everything back together.
It’s quite tedious, but not difficult.
Additionally, it’s Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz capable.
The UI is snappy and responsive.
Despite the chunky case, the bezel around the screen is surprisingly thin.
The viewing angle is great, up to 178 degrees, but with the caveat that its quite reflective.
Without that, it’s possible for you to completely lockdown playback functions.
The basic Deck model cannot; it’s limited to whats already installed on the TV.
Gaming on the Sylvox Deck Pro
Gamers might be disappointed.
Remote Control
The remote control is comprehensive, if somewhat generic, and of unremarkable design.
The quality was terrible, and the interaction of the metal case and floor was horrible.
However, it was significantly improved once we had it mounted up on the wall.
But its not terrible by any means.
It’s okay for live sports and casual viewing.
you’ve got the option to get them both in a bundle, greatly improving the audio quality.
It does, however, get very loud, which is great for larger venues.
I don’t think volume will be a problem.
If you’re able to bring it inside for storage, I recommend doing so.
At the very least, get one of the optional covers.
Rain isn’t going to hurt it, so the occasional summer shower won’t do any harm.
But where I live, the Cornish salty air can quickly corrode anything metal.
The Pool Pro series ups that to 2000 nits for full sun viewing.
