TV Size Comparisons

Choosing between two TV sizes is one of the most common decisions people face when shopping for a new television. The problem? A few inches of diagonal measurement translates into a surprisingly large difference in actual screen area. A 75-inch TV doesn't just look "a little bigger" than a 65-inch — it has over 30% more viewable area. That's a difference you'll notice every single day.

Our comparison pages break down exactly what changes between two sizes: the physical width and height, the total screen area in square inches, the recommended viewing distance, and which rooms or setups each size works best in. Every measurement is calculated from the standard 16:9 aspect ratio that virtually all modern TVs use.

How Screen Area Percentage Works

When we say a TV has "33% more screen area," we're comparing the total viewable surface — width times height. Because TVs are measured diagonally, the relationship between diagonal size and area isn't linear. Going from 55 inches to 65 inches adds about 40% more area, while going from 65 to 75 adds about 33%. The percentage matters more than the raw inches because it tells you how much more content you'll actually see.

Each comparison below includes an interactive calculator so you can visualize the difference, plus a video walkthrough, recommended viewing distances, and common mistakes to avoid. Pick the size matchup you're considering and get the full breakdown.