55 vs 65 vs 75-inch TV Size Comparison

55 and 65-inch TVs are the most popular TV sizes for medium to large living rooms in North America. While 75-inch TVs are the choice of enthusiasts. 

If you want to know which one will be the right size for you according to your room and requirements, our comparison of 55 vs 65 vs 75 inches TV has got you covered. 

Keep reading to learn:

• Dimensions Comparison for 55, 65 & 75” TV
• Viewing Distance comparison for 55, 65 & 75” TV
• Room Size Comparison for 55, 65 & 75” TVPrice & Feature Comparison for 55, 65 & 75” TV
• Our Recommendation for 55, 65 & 75” TV
• And a lot of pro tips

55 vs 65 vs 75-inch TV Size Comparison Summary Table

55-inch TV	65-inch TV	75-inch TV
55-inch TVs are 47.9” wide	65-inch TVs are 56.7” wide	75-inches TVs are 65.4” wide
55-inch TVs are 21.1” tall	65-inch TVs are 32.9” tall	75-inch TVs are 36.8” tall
Occupies 1293 sq. in area	Occupies 1809 sq. inches area	Occupies 2407 sq. inches area
Require 6.8-7.5 ft viewing distance	Require 8.1-8.9 ft viewing distance	Require 9.3- 10.1 ft viewing distance
Good for 11×11, 12×12 room, small living rooms	Good for 13×13 room, master bedrooms, medium to large living rooms	Good for 15×15 master bedrooms, large living rooms
4k LED,QLED OLED	4k, LED, QLED, OLED	4K, LED, QLED, OLED
Provides less immersive experience than 65” and 75” TV	Provides more immersive experience than 55” but less immersive than 75” TV	Provides more immersive experience than 55” and 65” TV
Almost similar smart features available	Almost similar smart features available	Almost similar smart features available
$400-1000	$600-1500	$900-2500
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55 vs 65 vs 75-inch TV Size Dimension Comparison

• A 75-inch TV is 17.5 inches wider than a 55-inch TV and 8.7 inches wider than a 65-inch TV. It is 9.8 inches taller than a 55-inch TV and 4.9 inches taller than a 65-inch TV. It has a 46% larger area than a 55-inch TV and a 25% larger area than a 65-inch TV. 

• A 65-inch TV is 8.8 inches wider than a 55-inch TV, while 8.7 inches is less wide than an 85-inch TV. It is 4.9 inches taller than a 55-inch TV, while 4.9 inches is less tall than a 75-inch TV. It has a 40% bigger area than a 55-inch TV while a 25% smaller area than a 75-inch TV. 

• A 55-inch TV is 8.8 inches less wide than a 65-inch TV and 17.5 inches less wide than 75 inch TV. It is 4.9 inches taller than a 65-inch TV and 9.8 inches less tall than a 75-inch one. It has a 28% smaller area than a 65-inch TV and a 46% smaller area than a 75-inch TV. 

Dimension	55-inch TV	65-inch TV	75-inch TV
Width	47.9 in	56.7 in	65.4 in
Height	27 in	31.9 in	36.8 in
Area	1293 in²	1809 in²	2407 in²

Our comparison of 32 vs 43 vs 55-inch TVs, 43 vs 50 vs 55-inch TV, and 50 vs 55 vs 65-inch TV may also help you decide the right TV size for you.

Viewing Distance Comparison For 55 vs  vs 65 vs 75-inch TVs 

We must maintain a certain distance from our TV to our couch for the best viewing experience. We call it the optimal viewing distance for TV, which varies with TV size.

SMPTE recommends a distance where the screen takes up a 30-degree field of view. We recommend this distance for bedrooms and living rooms for mixed usage. This distance can easily be calculated with the following formula.

TV Viewing Distance (inches)= TV Size x 1.6235

Panasonic recommends a 32-degree field of view. We recommend this distance for bedrooms and living rooms for mixed usage. It will provide slightly better immersion than SMPTE distance. We can calculate it as follows:

TV viewing Distance ( inches)= TV Size x 1.5

While THX recommends a 40-degree field of view, we recommend this distance for 4k TVs in media rooms and theater rooms for watching movies to get theater-like immersion and presence. 

TV Viewing Distance (inches)= TV Size x 1.2

TV Size	32 FOV Viewing Distance (1080p, 4k)	SMPTE 30 FOV Distance (1080p, 4k)	THX 40 FOV Distance (4K Only)
55-Inch TV	6.8 ft	7.5 ft	5.5 ft
65-inch TV	8.1 ft	8.9 ft	6.5 ft
75-inch TV	9.3 ft	10.2	7.5 ft

Room Size Comparison for 55 vs 65 vs 75-inches 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 55-inch TV: A 55-inch TV is good for 12×12 or larger rooms because you can maintain the required 55-inch TV 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 your room size and furniture placement does not allow you to keep a 6.8-7.5 feet viewing distance, a 55-inch TV is too big for you.

Room Size for 65-inch TV: A 65-inch TV is good for 13×13 or larger rooms because you can maintain 8.1-8.9 feet viewing distance for 65-inch TV. It is also a good size for master bedrooms and medium to large living rooms. But if your room size and furniture placement does not allow you to have a 8.1-8.9 feet viewing distance, a 65-inch TV is too big for you.

Room Size for 75-inch TV: A 75-inch TV is good for large living rooms like 15×18 or 15×20 because you can maintain the required 75-inch TV viewing distance of 9.4-10.1 feet . But if your room size and furniture placement does not allow you to maintain a 9.4-10.1 feet viewing distance, a 75-inch TV is too big for you.

Price & Features Comparison

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

For 55, 65 and 75 inches TV, you can get both 1080p to 4k resolutions and any screen type like LED, QLED or OLED. But we highly recommend you go with 4K.

When it comes to smart features, you can get smart features in every size. You can get streaming apps, an app store, a media player, a voice assistant, wifi and Bluetooth. 

The only noticeable difference is the price. You can save up to $200-600 if you go with a smaller size.

 But I would suggest going as big if your room and pocket size allows you. 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 55, 65 & 75 Inches TV

1-TCL 6 Series (55, 65, 75-inch TV)

TCL 6 series comes in three popular sizes 55, 65 and 75 inches. I recommend this TV because it is a value-for-price TV. You will get a feature-packed TV that performs as advertised. 

It is one of the best all-around TVs that perform equally well in terms of picture quality and performance. Its contrast ratios are high, which makes it perfect for watching movies in dark rooms. The HDR performance is also outclass.

It brings a 144hz refresh rate to the table, which no other TV has at this price point. You are also getting HDMI 2.1 and VRR.

So if you are looking for a mid-range TV that is feature-rich and a solid performer, TCL 6 series will be best for you.