43 vs 55 Inch TV Size Comparison
Visual side-by-side comparison of 43 inch vs 55 inch TV sizes. See if the upgrade to 55 inches is worth it.
43"
43"
37.48" x 21.08"
16:9 (TV/Monitor)
55"
55"
47.94" x 26.96"
16:9 (TV/Monitor)
Screen 1
43"
37.48" x 21.08"
Baseline
Screen 2
55"
47.94" x 26.96"
+64% area
Understanding the 43" vs 55" Difference
When comparing a 43 inch screen to a 55 inch screen, the diagonal measurement tells only part of the story. The actual viewing area depends on both the diagonal size and the aspect ratio.
A 43" screen with a 16:9 (TV/Monitor) aspect ratio measures 37.48" wide by 21.08" tall. Meanwhile, a 55" screen measures 47.94" wide by 26.96" tall.