42 vs 50 Inch TV Comparison Tool

[00:00:00] If you're trying to figure out whether to get a 42-in TV or a 50-in TV, this one's a bit tricky because on paper, the difference doesn't sound that big. But what most people don't realize is how much extra screen area you actually get and then what it looks like in a real room. So, before we put the numbers up, watch this. Here's a 42-in TV and here's [00:00:21] a 50-in TV. Now, watch what happens when we overlay them. And this is where most people are surprised. That jump from 42 to 50 in gives you about 40% more screen area. And that's a lot more than most people expect. Can give you a more immersive experience, but it's also a lot bigger. In a second, I'll show you [00:00:42] what that looks like in real life. Because that 50-in TV is larger, it's heavier, it's deeper, and it takes up more physical space on your wall or furniture. So, let's put this in a real world context. Here's a 5'8 person next to a 42-in TV. And now here's that same person next to a 50-in TV. One more [00:01:04] time. 42in TV. 50-in TV. And you can see that 50-in TV is noticeably larger. Here's a basketball for scale and a piece of copier paper. Here's your 42. And here's your 50-in TV. If you're wondering about delivery [00:01:24] and the setup, though, this is how big the TV is actually in the box. Now, if you're in a smaller room and sit closer, 42-in TV, that can feel right. If you sit back a bit further, a 50-in TV gives you a more immersive experience. And one thing to keep in mind, at 50 in, you do have a wider range of choices and features from entry-level models to [00:01:44] these mid-range options, even premium. At 42 inches, it's usually more a basic entry-level TV or a more premium TV used as a monitor on a desktop or for gaming. So, now that you can see the difference, the next question is what features matter most for you? Because once you determine the size, that's the next most [00:02:04] important thing.