Samsung The Terrace Full Sun Outdoor QLED TV Review: The Perfect Summer Companion?
UK Best Reviewer's video on the Terrace Full Sun, framed by its title as a summer companion.
Samsung · 2024 · Mini LED
Samsung The Terrace Full Sun (LST9D)
Samsung's direct-sunlight outdoor QLED TV: the same weather sealing as the Partial Sun model with panel protection for full sun, at a much higher price.
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Exact model · United States
QN65LST9DAFXZA
Full Sun model (LST9D): Samsung says it can be used in direct sunlight; the panel is protected for up to 6 hours in sunlight at 700 watts and 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Wall mount only; no stand is listed.
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The verdict
Only worth the large premium over the Partial Sun LST7D if the TV will sit in direct sunlight. No independent measurements or full reviews of this model were found, so the evidence here is Samsung's own specifications plus owner video reviews.
The Terrace Full Sun (LST9D) is Samsung's outdoor Neo QLED 4K TV for direct sunlight, sold in 65 and 75 inches in the US. Samsung says the panel is protected for up to 6 hours in sunlight at 700 watts and 104 degrees Fahrenheit, and cites a weather rating of IP56 on its product pages (its support article says IP55). Specs otherwise match the Partial Sun model. No independent review of the Full Sun model was found.
Strengths
- Samsung says it can be placed in direct sunlight, with panel protection rated for up to 6 hours at 700 watts and 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Weather-sealed ports and a Neo QLED Mini LED picture with 4K at 120Hz.
- Samsung's product pages cite IP56 dust and water resistance.
- Runs Samsung's full Tizen app set.
Weak spots
- Costs thousands more than the Partial Sun model of the same size.
- No independent lab tests or full reviews of this model were found.
- Only three HDMI inputs and a single USB port, behind a weather door.
- Samsung's pages cite both IP55 and IP56 ratings.
- Samsung warns that brightness may drop to protect the panel in extreme heat and sun.
Great for
- Uncovered patios, pool decks and outdoor kitchens in direct sun
Skip if
- Shaded spots, where the cheaper Partial Sun model is enough
- Buyers who want the best indoor picture quality
How it fits
Calculated from published specs and independent tests. How this works
Tap a score to see what went into it. These are calculations, not lab results.
Claimed vs. measured
We haven’t found independent test results for this model yet. Scores below rely on published specs only.
What changes by size
The same name doesn’t always mean the same TV. Here is every size we’ve confirmed.
| 65″ | 75″ | |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | QN65LST9DAFXZA | QN75LST9DAFXZA |
| Lowest price | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Width | 57.7″ | 66.6″ |
| Weight | 79.4 lb | 106.0 lb |
| VESA | 400×400 | 400×400 |
Will it fit?
From your seat
Viewing distance8′0″
A good fit. At this distance a 65″ screen fills 33° of your view. Most people like 59″–80″ from here.
Seen from above
Dimensions and mounting
- Without stand
- 57.7 × 33.2 × 2.7″
- With stand
- Not published
- Stand footprint
- Not published
- Weight
- 79.4 lb
- VESA pattern
- 400 × 400 mm
- Power use
- 226 W typical · 0.5 W standby
Full specifications
From the manufacturer unless noted. Shown for the 65″ model.
Picture
- Display technologyHow the screen makes its picture. OLED types light each pixel on their own for perfect black. Mini LED and QLED are LCDs with a backlight, and tend to get brighter.
- Mini LED
- Panel notes
- Samsung describes a Quantum Matrix backlight with Mini LEDs and a Neo QLED picture. Weather rating: Samsung's US product pages for both the Partial Sun and Full Sun models cite IP56, while its support article and Terrace overview cite IP55, so the sources do not agree. Partial Sun: operable up to 122 degrees Fahrenheit ambient, and brightness may drop to protect the panel in hot or sunny conditions. Full Sun: panel protected for up to 6 hours in sunlight at 700 watts and 104 degrees Fahrenheit.source
- BacklightFull-array backlights sit behind the whole screen and allow local dimming. Edge-lit TVs are thinner but dim far less precisely.
- Mini LED full-array
- Resolution
- 4K
- Picture processor
- NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor
- Screen finishAnti-glare and matte coatings cut reflections in bright rooms, sometimes at a small cost to perceived contrast.
- Anti-reflection screen
HDR & color
- HDR formatsHDR formats describe how a TV should show bright highlights and rich color. Dolby Vision and HDR10+ adjust the picture scene by scene; a source and TV must both support a format to use it.
- HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive
Refresh & motion
- Native refresh rateHow many new images per second the panel can really show. Marketing “motion rates” are often double this number, so check the native figure.
- 120 Hz
- Maximum refresh rateThe highest refresh the TV accepts over HDMI. Sometimes only available at reduced resolution or from a PC.
- 120 Hz
Smart platform
- Smart TV platformThe software your TV runs. It decides your home screen, app selection and how often you’ll see ads.
- Tizen
- Broadcast tunerNeeded to watch free over-the-air TV with an antenna. ATSC 3.0 is the newer US standard; a few TVs have dropped tuners entirely.
- ATSC 1.0, ClearQAM
HDMI & connections
- HDMI ports
- 3
- HDMI notes
- Samsung's Canadian spec table lists 4K 120Hz on HDMI 1, 2 and 3. Ports sit behind a weather door, per Trusted Reviews.
- USB ports
- 1
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2
Gaming
- Highest 4K gaming refresh
- 120 Hz
Built-in audio
- Speaker configuration
- 4 channel, 40W
- Speaker power
- 40 W
Accessibility
- Remote
- Solar-cell remote (model TM2365E)
Primary source: samsung.com
Setup notes
- Samsung lists 4K 120Hz on HDMI 1, 2 and 3.
- Wall mount only; the sources read list no tabletop stand.
- The Full Sun LST9D shares the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor and 4-channel 40W sound but is rated for direct sunlight.
- Samsung sells a separate Terrace soundbar for outdoor audio.
Video reviews
Each video was checked to exist and to be about the Samsung The Terrace Full Sun (LST9D).
Samsung 65 Inch Class Neo QLED 4K Terrace Full Honest Review 2026
Gaming Tech's honest review of the 65-inch Neo QLED Terrace, per its title.
Questions
What is the difference between Full Sun and Partial Sun?
Samsung says Full Sun (LST9D) is designed for direct sunlight and its panel is protected for up to 6 hours in sunlight at 700 watts and 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Partial Sun (LST7D) is meant for shaded or partly shaded spots, and direct sunlight should be avoided.
Are The Terrace TVs waterproof?
They are water and dust resistant, not waterproof. Samsung's US product pages cite IP56, while its support article cites IP55, so check the rating for the model you buy.
What sizes are available in the US?
Full Sun: 65 and 75 inches (QN65LST9DAFXZA, QN75LST9DAFXZA). Samsung's highlights page also mentions an 85-inch size, but no US page for it was found.
How bright is it?
No independent lab measurements and no brightness figure for this model were found on the pages read.
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Sources for this page
- samsung.com /us/lifestyle-tvs/the-terrace/65-class-the-terrace
- samsung.com /us/lifestyle-tvs/the-terrace/75-class-the-terrace
- samsung.com /ca/lifestyle-tvs/the-terrace/the-terrace-lst9d-65
- samsung.com /ca/lifestyle-tvs/the-terrace/the-terrace-lst9d-75
- samsung.com /us/tvs/the-terrace/highlights/
- samsung.com /us/support/answer/ANS00092554/
Last reviewed Nov 9, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.