55 vs 65 Inch TV Size Comparison
Visual side-by-side comparison of 55 inch vs 65 inch TV sizes. See the real difference in screen dimensions before you buy.
55"
55"
47.94" x 26.96"
16:9 (TV/Monitor)
65"
65"
56.65" x 31.87"
16:9 (TV/Monitor)
Screen 1
55"
47.94" x 26.96"
Baseline
Screen 2
65"
56.65" x 31.87"
+40% area
Understanding the 55" vs 65" Difference
When comparing a 55 inch screen to a 65 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 55" screen with a 16:9 (TV/Monitor) aspect ratio measures 47.94" wide by 26.96" tall. Meanwhile, a 65" screen measures 56.65" wide by 31.87" tall.