TV Buying Guide

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What size TV
should I get?

We’ve put together some tips for
when it comes to choosing a TV size.

How to measure TV screen size

Calculating your TV size is less complicated than you might think. A TV's size refers to its diagonal length, which comes from measuring from the upper left hand corner of the actual TV screen to the lower right hand corner.

The text inch and cm is displayed at the center of a large-screen TV, accompanied by dotted lines that extend diagonally from the upper left-hand corner to the lower right-hand corner of the screen. The text inch and cm is displayed at the center of a large-screen TV, accompanied by dotted lines that extend diagonally from the upper left-hand corner to the lower right-hand corner of the screen.

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Recommended viewing distance for your TV

All TVs have a recommended distance and angle that you will want to consider when setting it up in your home. The best and most immersive viewing experience is when 40 degrees of your field of view is taken up by the screen. This field of view distance can be calculated by just knowing the size of your TV. To get this suitable distance, multiply the screen size by 1.2. So for a 98 inch TV, that means sitting 118 inches, or 3 meters away. Have a look at the table provided to determine the recommended viewing distances for various TV sizes so you can choose the best TV size for your space.

An illustration is showing overhead view of TV and sofa with words 'recommended viewing distance'. The number '95' is displayed near the TV. In the middle of a line between TV and sofa is the number '3 meters' and shows the distance between TV an sofa. Two lines that are drawn from the sofa center to the outer edge of the TV with an angle degree graphic shows the 40 degree angle of the two lines, marked by the visible number '40'. An illustration is showing overhead view of TV and sofa with words 'recommended viewing distance'. The number '95' is displayed near the TV. In the middle of a line between TV and sofa is the number '3 meters' and shows the distance between TV an sofa. Two lines that are drawn from the sofa center to the outer edge of the TV with an angle degree graphic shows the 40 degree angle of the two lines, marked by the visible number '40'.

Other things to keep in mind

1. Check the actual TV dimensions.

It is important to measure the dimensions of a big screen TV with stand and bezel included, as well as its future placement in its room. You should also compare the exact TV dimensions with your furniture setup. That'll help to set up your big screen TV.

A Super Big TV is between two TV cabinets. On the TV screen is an overhead picture of a daytime desert canyon. A Super Big TV is between two TV cabinets. On the TV screen is an overhead picture of a daytime desert canyon.

2. Check the TV resolution, especially with a big screen TV.

The general rule of thumb is that as the screen size increases, so should the total pixel count or resolution. The better the resolution, the more you see the image instead of the pixels. This is why when you buy a big screen TV it is highly recommended to go with a high resolution picture quality like 4K.

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