43 vs 50 vs 55-inch TV Size Comparison

One of the most popular screen sizes for bedrooms and small to medium living rooms are 43, 50 and 55 inches TVs. But which TV should you go with? 

Our comparison of 43 vs 50 vs 55 inches TV will help you decide the right TV size according to your room size.

Keep reading to learn:

• Dimensions Comparison for 43,50 & 55” TV
• Viewing Distance comparison for 43,50 & 55” TV
• Room Size Comparison for 43,50 & 55” TV
• Price & Feature Comparison for 43,50 & 55” TV
• Our Recommendation for 43, 50 & 55-inches
• And a lot of pro tips

43 vs 50 vs 55-inch TV Size Comparison Summary Table

43-inch TV	50-inch TV	55-inch TV
43-inch TVs are 37.5” wide	50-inch TVs are 43.6” wide	55-inch TVs are 47.9” wide
43-inch TV are 19.6” tall	50-inch TVs are 24.5” tall	55-inch TVs are 21.1” tall
Occupies 791 sq. in area	Occupies 1068 sq. in area	Occupies 1293 sq. in area
Require 5.3-5.8 ft viewing distance	Require 6.2-6.8 ft viewing distance	Require 6.8-7.5 ft viewing distance
Good for 9×9,10×10 rooms, small  living rooms	Good for 11×11, 12×12 room, small living rooms	Good for 11×11, 12×12 room, small living rooms
1080p, 4k resolution, LED, OLED	4k Resolution, LED, OLED	4k Resolution, LED, OLED
Almost similar smart features available	Almost similar smart features available	Almost similar smart features available
$300-600	$400-700	$400-800
Check Latest Price	Check Latest Price	Check Latest Price

43 vs 50 vs 55-inch TV Size Dimension Comparison

• A 43-inch TV is 6.1 inches less wide than 50-inch TV while 10.4 inches less wide than 55 inch TV. It is 3.5 inches less tall than a 50-inch TV while 6 inches less tall than a 55-inch TV. It has 35% less area than 50 inch TV and 39% less area than 55 inch TV. 

• A 50-inch TV is 6.1 inches wider than 43-inch TV while 4.3 inches less wide than 55 inch TV. It is 3.5 inches taller than a 43-inch TV while 2.5 inches less tall than a 55-inch TV. It has 35% more area than 43 inch TV while 17% less area than 55 inch TV. 

• A 55-inch TV is 10.4 inches wider than 43-inch TV and 4.3 inches wider than 55 inch TV. It is 6 inches taller than a 43-inch TV and 2.5 inches taller than a 55-inch one. It has a 39% bigger area than 43 inch TV while a 17% bigger area than 55 inch TV. 

You may also like to check our comparison of 32 vs 43 vs 55-inch TVs.

Dimension	43-inch TV	50-inch TV	55-inch TV
Width	37.5 in	43.6 in	47.9 in
Height	21.1 in	24.5 in	27 in
Area	791 in²	1068 in²	1293 in²

You can get more details about 43-inch TV size in our article how wide is 43-inch TV.

43 vs 50 vs 55-inch Viewing Distance Comparison

Since 43-55 inch TVs are mostly used in bedrooms and small to medium-sized living rooms for mixed usage. So we will follow SMPTE and Panasonic recommendations for viewing distance.

SMPTE recommends a distance where the screen takes up a 30-degree field of view. This distance can easily be calculated with the following formula.

TV Viewing Distance (inches)= TV Size x 1.6235

While Panasonic recommends a 32-degree field of view which we can calculate as follows:

TV viewing Distance ( inches)= TV size x 1.5

TV Size	32 FOV Viewing Distance	SMPTE 30 FOV Distance
43-inch TV	5.3 ft	5.8 ft
50-inch TV	6.2	6.8
55-Inch TV	6.8 ft	7.5 ft

These viewing distances are recommended for mixed usage in living rooms and bedrooms, for more immersive experience the viewing distance change. We have written comprehensive articles on 50-inch TV viewing distance and 55-inch TV viewing distance which cover all the details.

Room Size Comparison for 43 vs 50 vs 55-inche TV

Different TV sizes are suitable for different room sizes. Using the recommended viewing distance for various TV sizes, we can easily determine which TV sizes are suitable for which size Rooms.

• Room Size for 43-inch TV: A 43-inch TV is good for 10×10 or larger rooms because you can maintain a 5.3-5.8 feet viewing distance. It is also a good size for master bedrooms and standard living rooms.
• Room Size for 50-inch TV: A 50-inch TV and a 55-inch TV have only a few inch differences. So they can fit into similar size rooms. A 50-inch TV is good for bedrooms of 11×11 sq. ft and small living rooms of 10 x 13 sq. ft. 
• Room Size for 55-inch TV: A 55-inch TV is good for 12×12 or larger rooms because you can maintain the required viewing distance of 6.8-7.5 feet easily. The 55-inch TV is used in master bedrooms and medium to large size living rooms. But if you can’t maintain 6.8-7.5 distance in your living room, then 55-inch TV will be too big for you.

Price & Features Comparison

Regarding features and pricing, you get what you pay for. 

1. For 43, 50, and  55 inches, you can get both 1080p to 4k resolution and any screen type like LED, QLED or OLED.
2. When it comes to smart features, you can get smart features in every size.
3. The only noticeable difference is the price. You can save up to $100 to $200 if you go with a smaller size.

Pro Tip: I would suggest going as big as your room allows the viewing distance. The Big screen TVs give you a more immersive and entertaining experience. The research shows that #1 buyer remorse is buying a smaller size TV.

Our Recommendation for 32,43 & 55 Inches TV

2-LG NANO Series Available in 43,50 & 55 inches

LG NANO is a value-for-money series from LG. You can get it in all popular sizes like 43, 50 and 55 inches. It is a decent TV for its price, and you get the latest features that are only available in high-end TVs. 

Its build quality is good, viewing angles are wide, and it has superb glare handling capabilities. It has 4k upscaling of 480p to 1080p content, and the results are really good. 

It is a decent TV for gamers due to good response time and low input lag, but it does not have advanced gaming features like variable refresh rate.

All in all, it is a good TV for your living room.