26" to 32" TVs with DC In/External Power Brick - Available to Buy in Oct 2023

[matttt22]

I am upgrading my the 23" Factory Installed TV on my 2007 Sea Ray Sundancer and wanted to install a TV directly to the 12V system. Therefore, I wanted a TV that had an external power brick with DC-in. This way I could wire the TV directly to the 12V system instead of using a power inverter or generator (which are both inefficient to simply power a TV).

I found several TVs specifically designed for use with RVs that are 12V. However, these were expensive for what you get and I have heard the quality of them isn't as good. However, finding a non-purpose built TV is incredibly difficult as it isn't something that is usually included in the specs. I had to check each TV individually by physically looking at them in store, reviewing pictures, and checking the TV manuals to figure out if it had a DC In socket on the TV (Which means it had an external AC adapter/power brick). All of these TVs are available as of Oct 5, 2023 in the US.

I thought I would share my findings incase anyone else is looking for a TV with DC in.

Notes:

• This list does not include the more expensive TVs that are purpose built for RVs (12V in). For example, brands like Sylvox, Magestic, Jensen, Supersonic, or Free Signal.

• If you don't need/want a TV tuner built into the TV you can search for a "Computer Monitor" as they are much more likely to have DC-In with an external power brick. Then use a FireTV/onn/Android TV stick.

• If you have a 12V system you will need to purchase a 12V to 19V Step-Up converter to wire it via DC.


32" TVs With External Power Brick

Sony 32 Inch 720p HD LED HDR TV KD32W830K - This is the option I went with as it had Google TV built in but it is only 720p. (I was able to get an Open Box from BestBuy for $160)
• 19.5V In - You can probably get away with using a 12V to 19V adapter because they are more readily available, but I found a 19.5V one here
• 720 HD
• 100mm VESA pattern
• Google TV Built-In
• Has two HDMI ports
• Has two USB ports

Samsung UN32M4500A 32-Inch 720p Smart LED TV (2017 Model)
• 19V In
• 720 HD
• 75mm VESA pattern
• Has two HDMI ports
• Has one USB port

27" TVs With External Power Brick

LG 27LQ625S-PU 27" - Around $200 new. It does not appear to be available on Amazon, but it is available from Target and BestBuy
• 19V In
• 1080p FullHD
• 75mm VESA pattern
• webOS Smart TV
• This seems to be the newer version of the 27LP600B-P TV
• Has two HDMI ports
• Has one USB port

LG 27LP600B-P 27" - Around $200 new
• 19V In
• 1080p FullHD
• 100mm VESA pattern
• webOS Smart TV
• Seems to be the older model of 27LQ625S-PU
• Only has one HDMI ports
• Does not have a USB port

 

[matttt22]

For the 32" TV, here is what I am going for with the Sony KD32W830K

Back at the boat - I moved the support pads but had to remove the rubber pads which interfered with me getting the factory mount to work without spacing it out.

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this is what it looks like mounted - just need to figure out if I am going to use the cables to my iPhone.
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That’s my story

And if I got the 27" this is what I would have gone for. The advantage here is I didn't think I would have had to cut out the surround. Assuming, the LG 27" is the newer version of the LG 26" mentioned in this post:

Great install but wow... doesn't that thing get hot?!!

 

[jmauld]

Ohhh. I have $200 in target gift cards, that I was Looking for something to buy with... this seems like a fairly decent idea.