55 vs 85 Inch TV Comparison Tool

[00:00:00] If you've been debating between a 55-in TV and a much larger 85in TV, the jump might seem extreme, but the real difference is much bigger than most people expect. So, let me show you what that looks like. Here we have our two TVs side by side, 55 and 85. Just looking at them, it's a little bit hard to judge what difference the size is. [00:00:21] So, let's do an overlay. We'll put them on top of each other. When we do that, it becomes obvious. The 85in TV is almost 140% more screen area than the 55 in. That's more than double the viewing area, and it dramatically changes just how everything feels on the screen. If [00:00:41] you're comparing sizes like this, I put together a free checklist and a TV size calculator to help you avoid some of the most common buying mistakes. You'll find the links in the description below. So that extra space that makes movies feel much more cinematic. If you're gaming, makes it feel much, much more immersive. Even a regular TV just looks huger when [00:01:01] you go from 55 to 85. But before you jump to that larger size, there's a few practical things to think about. That 85-in TV, it's much, much wider and taller. It weighs a lot more, and you need to make sure that it's going to fit on your wall mount or on your furniture or even through your door. And don't forget about the trip home. That 85 in [00:01:23] box, it won't fit in most cars or even SUVs. So delivery might be a safer option there. Also consider how far you sit. 55 in TV that works really well 6 to 8 ft. But when you get that 85 in TV, it's more comfortably further back so your eyes aren't sweeping back and forth across the screen. [00:01:43] So, if you've got the wall space, the viewing distance in the right mount, that 85 in, that really does give you that huge theater-like experience. But if your room is tighter or your furniture smaller, 55, that might actually give you a more comfortable setup. If this helped you, grab the checklist or the calculator below and subscribe for more simple, nononsense TV [00:02:03] buying tips. Thanks for watching.