55 vs 75 Inch TV Size Comparison
Visual side-by-side comparison of 55 inch vs 75 inch TV sizes. A 20-inch jump makes a big difference.
55"
55"
47.94" x 26.96"
16:9 (TV/Monitor)
75"
75"
65.37" x 36.77"
16:9 (TV/Monitor)
Screen 1
55"
47.94" x 26.96"
Baseline
Screen 2
75"
65.37" x 36.77"
+86% area
Understanding the 55" vs 75" Difference
When comparing a 55 inch screen to a 75 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 75" screen measures 65.37" wide by 36.77" tall.