50 vs 55 Inch TV Size Comparison
Visual side-by-side comparison of 50 inch vs 55 inch TV sizes. Is the 5-inch difference noticeable?
50"
50"
43.58" x 24.51"
16:9 (TV/Monitor)
55"
55"
47.94" x 26.96"
16:9 (TV/Monitor)
Screen 1
50"
43.58" x 24.51"
Baseline
Screen 2
55"
47.94" x 26.96"
+21% area
Understanding the 50" vs 55" Difference
When comparing a 50 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 50" screen with a 16:9 (TV/Monitor) aspect ratio measures 43.58" wide by 24.51" tall. Meanwhile, a 55" screen measures 47.94" wide by 26.96" tall.