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V sizes and viewing distance
How to choose the right screen size for your room
by Crutchfield's Julie Govan
crutchfield.com

IN A NUTSHELL

Sitting up close to your TV gives you a more immersive, theater-like viewing experience. The image fills up more of your field of vision, so your eyes are less likely to stray from the action.

For 1080p]1080p HDTVs, we suggest a viewing distance between 1-1/2 and 2-1/2 times the screen's diagonal measurement. You can sit even closer to a 4K Ultra HD TV — 1 to 1-1/2 times the screen diagonal.

You're sitting too close if you can make out the screen's "structure" — those rows and columns of pixels that look like tiny dots.

FULL STORY

The expression "bigger is better" actually makes a pretty reasonable guideline when you're trying to decide on TV screen size.

Go with the largest screen your room, viewing distance, and budget will accommodate. We occasionally hear from people wishing they'd chosen a bigger TV screen, but rarely the opposite.

For HDTVs, we suggest a viewing distance between 1-1/2 and 2-1/2 times the screen diagonal.

Screen size Viewing distance range for 1080p HDTVs
40"5.0-8.3 feet
43"5.4-9 feet
50"6.3-10.4 feet
55"6.9-11.5 feet
60"7.5-12.5 feet
65"8.1-13.5 feet
70"8.75-14.6 feet
75"9.4-15.6 feet
80"10.0-16.7 feet
85"10.6-17.7 feet

To see the extra detail of 4K TVs, you should sit closer — we suggest from 1 to 1-1/2 times the screen diagonal.

Screen size Viewing distance range for 4K Ultra HD TVs
40"3.3-5.0 feet
43"3.6-5.4 feet
50"4.2-6.3 feet
55"4.6-6.9 feet
60"5.0-7.5 feet
65"5.4-8.1 feet
70"5.8-8.75 feet
75"6.3-9.4 feet
80"6.7-10.0 feet
85"7.1-10.6 feet

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