Best TV size and viewing distance
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- What is the best size for your TV? It depends on your viewing distance. The closer you sit to your TV, the larger it appears, and the more immersive the viewing experience. The optimal size and viewing distance also depend on the resolution of the TV (HD, 4k or 8k). Watch this video to find out how to determine the optimal size for your TV.
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Let me know: what is the size of your TV and what is your viewing distance? Are you planning to change anything after watching this video?
49 inch 4K tv 6ft viewing distance
Thanks for sharing.
10 feet lg Cx77 . I guess that’s good right
50 inch 1080p 10 fts distance. Planning to buy a new 4k but dont decide yet the size.
6 meters and its 65 inch
I have a 75” bravia and that close recommendation (9ft) caused eye strain and headaches. 12-15ft works for me.
Yes. This guy talkin bullshit. Rtings recommend better than this guy. For 75 inch at least you need to sit 4 meter from the tv
10F
@@russg4703 Not for comfortabel watching. But it is a personal preference
Depends on your age and what you are used to.
Have a 55” Sony led. Watch it at 12 feet distance. Perfectly happy with that. Don’t want a Tv to overwhelm my living space. Also I watch it at slightly above sitting eye level. Don’t want to crane my neck upwards.
Have a 55 watch it at 8'2" and that's a little over the recommendations and it works just fine for me
I find the viewing distance based on SMPTE are just too close, especially for day to day content which is the kind of thing most people will get. I'd add at least 1m distance from what it's recommended. Seating close also makes for a bad experience when it comes to content quality, where you can see all sorts of discrepancies inherent from most streaming providers, including digital tv.
Thank you for this! I came here because I was picking between screen sizes for a roughly 13’5” viewing distance.
what did you get ?
43 inch tv in my bedroom with like a 6.5 ft viewing distance, perfect size for a cross between gaming (I sit like 5ft away when gaming) and being able to comfortably watch movies/shows on
I've just ordered a 77" OLED and the maximum distance I can sit from it will be 10ft. Do you think this size of TV will be OK for the distance I can sit from it? Thanks.
Same as the 75"?
Viewing distance of just about 12 feet. Bought a 85" 4K Samsung AU8000. Hoping it's not too big. Watch mostly streaming only so we're hoping it looks ok and not too pixelated. Thank you for the video! I found it helpful!
how you like it ?
@@summerforever6736 Love it! Works really well! Looks great! Could almost do away with my Fire TV Cube in fact.
I want to be immersed but I'm broke, so I watch my non-4K 49" TV on a humble 2.1 setup.
Well if your viewing distance is 2m you will still get some feeling of immersion, because that distance equal 1.6 times the diagonal.
get a budget projector at least 720p
Thanks for the information! I can happily say that I'm very satisfied with my new setup.
77' OLED - Sonos Arc Surround - 3m
Magnus, thanks for sharing!
For 75 inch tv ?
See the table near the end of the video.
@@OptimalAudioVideo75” sitting at 10 - 15ft.
Whilst it may be possible to scientifically calculate viewing distances I think our preferences are dictated largely by what we have become accustomed to. For years we watched, in comparison with today's sets, very small screens at home whilst visiting cinemas with huge screens.
I agree. What size to select depends on whether one wants the cinema experience at home. Remember, only a few rows in any given cinema provide this optimal viewing distance. Does that mean only a few dozen people are enjoying the show? I think not. A lot of people buy a big TV yet they use the set's built-in speakers or a sound bar. Having a "cinematic" screen without the audio to match is never going to achieve the cinema experience.
@@rangersmith4652 The majority of people are not enthusiasts and only average consumers. Large wall mounted screens were once very "trendy". Average consumers wanted to be part of the trend but weren't willing to spend the money on the sound system to go with the screen. Basically sheep following the herd.
Lekker bezig maat je ben duidelijk en heb er verstand van. Het beste is ook nog dat heerlijke accent erbij ga zo door maat!!
Hello Vincent , I need some advice on buying the correct TV size over a mantle but would need to send you pics , please let me know how I can send them
Thanks, this is a great help to me.
I have to upgrade my TV, and always had a 48”, after doing the measurements I have decided to buy a 65” TV.
THANKS again.
Good to hear!
Thanks for what you did to Rengoku
83 inch 4k OLED, 11.5 feet away. What do you think? Great video by the way.
I thinking about 55 inch LG C1 Tv, and viewing distance be about 7 feets or 7.5. it's good ?
What did you get? That fits the measurements. I have an lg c3 and sit 8'2" away cuz of my room Config and dimensions and I'm fine with this
What speakers you got?
Might want to update your auto captions specially @4:18
Upgrading from 40" to 65". I was concerned that the 65" given the huge jump I will be making but it actually seems it is in the perfect range based on this video. Thank you for posting it
how far are you from tv?
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Excellent video,well done! I had my eye on the 75"samsung but not completely certain about they distance issue. Your clear concise info was very helpful.
Thanks
Did you get the 75" Samsung?
@@Assimilator702 Yes I did. And I'm very happy with my selection. 75" was the perfect size.
@@gtodave6768 What's the distance you sit from the screen? I was planning on getting a 77" Sony OLED for my 12' x 12' living room but I'm now possibly considering going with a 65".
@@Assimilator702 Im usually aprox 10 t0 15 ft.
Hello im using my tv as a gaming tv, i have a 77" what is optimal distance at 1440p resolution
Hi 👋 thanks a lot for your video.
I have 2 meters as viewing distance between the wall where my 4k tv is hung and my sofa. Or 2.20 meters exactly between tv and my eyes. So which 4k Qled tv size do you recommend for me ???
Rooms dimensions : 3.20meters x 2.50 meters
I understand resolution. What happens if I try to watch older TV shows or 1080p content on a 4k TV? Will I be able to watch it without the pixels driving me nuts?
Thats the question im wondering about from what i understand it will depend on viewing distance, the upscaling on your tv and size of the tv. Viewing HD on a large tv at a short VD will look poor no matter what type of tv it is. But please correct me if I'm wrong.
The best advice is to go as large as you can afford. Use the THX standard if you want a guideline.
I want to buy a 86 inch 4k tv I will be watching from 12 feet away is that ok o am i to close?
It is ok. You can sit even closer, up to about 7 feet.
I just appreciate the slight number that I have. I don't wear glasses. And it helps me appreciate low res content on 4k tv.
Thx for explaining in a simple way, some websites and videos overcomplicate it. I'm looking at buying a new TV, this video narrows down my choice.
Thanks Paulo.
Your video is great help to me, thanks!
Hello, I'm looking for an 85-inch TV, and I'll be sitting 5 meters/16 feet away from it. Will this be enough distance for optimal viewing pleasure?
I am going to sit in 12 feet distance...So should I buy a 55inch 4k tv or 65inch 4K tv?
I sit 2.7 m away from my 55 inch TV and it's fine. 60 inch would be perfect, 65 inch would be too large for my taste.
have exactly the same, 2.7-2.8 meter. And i make the TV go back and forth around 10-15 cm.
65 seems kinda too big here, but 55 to low. But my favourite model is not available in a size btween
Your video is very helpful. Thanks.
What tv size would you recommend for a 4.5 metre distance from the tv to the sofa? Thanks
Kudos to you &
thanks for the video!
Is a 55" inch LG OLED/Sony OLED a good size for a viewing distance of 2,70 m approximately?
Thanks for the compliment. At 2.7 m I recommend a 75 inch. For a 55 inch you should sit at a maximum distance of 2.2 m.
@@OptimalAudioVideo isn’t this too close to start being dangerous for eyes?
Not that I know, but I am not a medical doctor. So don’t take this as medical advice.
65”
What did you go with?
My living room space is 3.35 x 3.30 meters, what TV size, 4k UHD do you recommend?
Hello, this video was exactly what I needed but the viewing distanceming part still confuses. I'm torn between 55inches or 65 inch tv and I will be about 12-13 feet away from it. How do I know what's best? I didn't quite understand how to do the math. What would you recommend?
with that viewing distance...if you buy a high end set, like an OLED..i think you are looking at 77 or 83 inch to be optimal size for that distance...so if you cant swing that,.then get the 65 and then move the furniture or pick a closer chair when watching movies that you want to feel immersion during...
What have you choosen? I have the same dilemma
lgc1 77. My couch is 5ft from the tv when watching movies. video games I sit 7ft.
I'm 10.5 feet away from where my TV would be- and I need to chose between a 77 oled and a 83- Based on this video, I am thinking I should go with the 83- Thank you
what did you decide on, and how did it work out?? just curious...maybe the 77 is good enough...i am at the same viewing distance..
@@dannyweiss9701 I went with the 83- zero regrets, I could potentially do bigger in the the room- It doesn't feel huge- My brother has an 85 sony which feels much bigger to me-I guess technically the 83 is actually 82.5 yet still it is interesting how it doesn't feel huge to me- It feels perfect with 1:85 aspect ratio content and still really nice with 2:35:1 content- With 4K content I can get very close to the screen without any issues.
I have a 55” tv & my viewing distance is 15’. My tv is samsung QN 55a. Is i the distance ok?
Halloo there !🤔 I have 8,4 feet / 65 inch or 70 👀/ it’s Samsung AU8000? Thanks 🙏🏼
Thank you for the tips. I am planning to graduate from 32 inch FHD tv to a 55 inch 4k tv for an immersive viewing experience. My viewing distance would be a little over 8 feet. I was about to place an order of Blaupunkt 55" QLed which is now available at 43 thousand rupees (I am from India, by the way) on flipkart. However, the 50" one of the same model is 7K lesser. Hence, I got a little confused. Should I go for the 55" one or the 50" one? Should I cut down that extra 5 inch in order to save 7K bucks (big amount though!) and settled for 50 inch? Will I be losing too much of immersive viewing experience? Or should I consider in "bigger the better" theory? If you could help me out please.
8’ is too far for 55” 4k. If the room allows I would go bigger if you’re looking for something immersive.
@@martinlutherkingjr.5582your response takes 2 to 3 business days to reach India
I got 4k lg c1 oled 55 inch, but max distance i can go far is only 5.6ft. is this ok?
if i sit around 75-80 inches away 75 inch 4k tv should be good ?
Great video!
What size do you recommend with a viewing distance of 1.6meters? I am also near sighted
At least 40” and not larger than 75”. Somewhere in the middle would be nice.
Sir what about the height at which the tv should be mounted?
Good question. I recommend placing the TV such that you don’t have to look up more than 30 degrees to see the top of the screen.
Great content!
Thanks!
Planning on getting a 65 inch and the distance would be dead on 7ft! Is that enough?
I am buying LG OLED 48 inch and will be sitting at a distance of 8.5 feet. Is that sufficient? 55 inch looks way bigger to me as i have to 0an my head here and there
You get used to it quick. Went from 40 to 55 as t distance of 8'2"
I have a 77 in C1 LG OLED. I sit 10.5 ft away. This is a good distance for my usage and content.
do you think the 83 inch oled would also work at that distance?
@@jimmneedle yes
@@fedguy9182 thank you---
Is 2.3 m viewing distance for a 65inch tv ok then
I have a 32 1080p inch tv is that good enough?
At a minimum viewing distance of 2 m (6.6 ft) I recommend a screen diagonal of at least 49 inch.
what is the ideal distance for 40" TV?
I'd like the LG CX or C1 4K 55" OLED. I'll be sitting about 1.5m away from the screen, and it will be 95% used for gaming on PS5. Do you think that screen size is too big for sitting 1.5m away? Thanks (its for my in my study/home office where I also game). thanks!
At 1.5 m you are at a viewing distance of 1.07 times the diagonal. You should be fine as it is within the recommended range of 0.8 to 1.6.
@@OptimalAudioVideo Thanks. I do wonder if the 48” might be more suitable. Hard to know!
Ultimately its a personal preference. If you like to be fully immersed in the game, choose the 55 inch. If you are prone to motion sickness and headaches, choise the 48 inch for less involvement
@@DC_Cha_Cha_Cha I'm in your exact same predicament.
How did you do? I play in a 27" monitor, 80cm distance, closer than that it hurts. I'm planing to get LG C2 55" for 2.7meters distance.
Very helpful video !
I want to ask something. I have table with viewing distance of 1 meters so what good size of tv you would recommended ?
My tv is for office work, gaming, and entertaiment.
Thanks !
You should sit between 0.8 and 1.6 times the diagonal. So at 1 m your screen should be between 24 and 49 inch. Note that this is for an aspect ratio of 16:9.
@@OptimalAudioVideo Thank you sir! Last question. How about viewing distance of 1,2 Meters ? Is 50 inch TV with 16:9 aspect ratio good ?
Yes, it is within the recommended range.
Great video. My room is 13ft wide 23ft long. With 150inch 2.35 screen. So what’s the good distance from the first seat. Thanks buddy.
My recommendations of 0.8 and 1.6 times the diagonal are for a 16:9 screen. For a 2.35 screen you need to replace these by 0.6 and 1.25 times the diagonal. So your first row of seats should be between 7.5 and 15 feet. The closer the better!
@@OptimalAudioVideo got it. Thank you ! So this way I can put two rows if the closer one is 7.5ft away from screen.
77inch 4k view distance 2.56m. does it consider small because we have not include the black bars on top and bottom for movies that are 2:35:1?
Thanks for sharing. Seems like a good distance to me.
Great video! Still though I am struggling for a 65 vs a 77. For 2,3 to 2'4 meters would you consider good idea a 77 inches OLED lg or the 65 inches model?
I am afraid if I ll have to turn my eyes or losing content from corners on a 77 size tv
I am 2,2 m distance.... Thinking between 55 or 65. I think 65 is too big for gaming at that distance...
@@lucasenfoco 65 is not too big at all at this distanced....
@@eftiprwtopapadakis9310 really? I don't want to move my head all the time like if I was viewing a tennis match 😂😂
@@lucasenfoco on a 2.2 m distance you won't. Though I understand your concerns since I am struggling between a similar choice but a 65 inch is pretty safe for 2.2 m
@@eftiprwtopapadakis9310 I Just bought the q70a! 65 inch.... Waiting for the delivery =) Thanks for sharing Your experience
just got a sony bravia oled tv 65 inch. mounted on wall sat at distance of 3,50 m and eyes really hurt and stomach upset, feels too close , is it ? pls pls advise ..
It is not too close. Eye strain can occur if you watch the TV in a dark room. If your room is pretty dark, try watching the TV with some of the lights on. But, make sure that the lights do not reflect off the TV screen.
My TV is Sony 65A95K and viewing distance is 3m
Hi Sir... Great video.. pls advise i have 6-7 feet viewing distance to TV wall mount in bedroom.. what TV size would you recomend 55" or 65" 4K Sony Full Arrey TV
Bigger is better. Your viewing distance is within the recommended range (6.6-8.6 ft) for a 65 inch 4k TV.
How did you do? I am planning to get a 55" OLED, I think the full array might be too bright
I am deciding to buy a new TV to replace my old 55". my options are 75" or 85" and the distance from the TV to my couch is 9 feet. Recommendtions?
Again, both are fine. I would go for the larger one.
@@OptimalAudioVideo Thank you!!
Is 48” lg c1 sitting 10 feet away a bad choice? Sometimes I sit 5 feet away when gaming or 10 feet in bed .. have 50 now which seems perfect but would like 55 lol but budget is 48 c1 or 50 Qn90a or 55 qn85a
10ft is too far away. I would recommend about 6 ft.
55" 4k inch TV. what is the viewing distance? Thank you!
See the table displayed in the video: 6.6-7.3 ft or 2.0-2.2 m.
Exact immersive experience viewing distance for 85inch 4k tv ????.....
Nederlands? Goeie video wel, danku!
Klopt! Dank!
Lol I sit 10 ft away for my 55 in tv. No ways can I fit anything bigger than a 65. Guess it sucks for me then
I am thinking of getting 75 inch 4K UHD tv and my distance is 9 feet. Should I go lower size or it should be fine ?
At a distance of 9 feet a diagonal of 75 inch would fine. I wouldn’t go any smaller.
I'm at 12' with an 85". Oh well, have to upgrade now
hello thanks for the video ,im going to buy my first 4k tv and im in a distance of 2.6 metres.
so im wondering 55 or 65 inches? my purpose is not only movies but gaming too
I recommended 65 inch. At 2.6 m you are at the maximum distance, that might be a good idea if you also use the tv for gaming. 55 inch is too small for movies. 75 inch would be better for movies, but might make you seasick while gaming. 65 is a nice trade-off.
@@OptimalAudioVideo thank you sir, I appreciate it!
Is 1.5m good for 55" 4k?
Thinking of 48" or 55" Lg c1.
Mainly for gaming.
Yes that would be a good choice. The minimum distance for 55 inch is at 0.8 times the diagonal which is 1.11 m.
I’m planning on getting the 48 inch I sit close to my gaming desk so you think that is perfect
65 inch tv sitting 9 feet from screen. Wanting to upgrade to a 77 inch screen.
Hi
I want to buy a 43 non 4k resolution
What is the best watching distance?
I would suggest 1.6 times the diagonal, thus 1.74 m or 5.7 ft.
So my big question after I ordered the lg cx77 was wether 3.20m viewing distance is going to be to close . So it seems I’m good . Hopefully
Definitely not too close for watching movies. You will enjoy it.
Thanks for answering, even for 1080p material . The lg is ups calling anyway . But I hope it’s a good distance . 🙏
@@Tido20 How did this turn out?
Is 71''- 75'' size TV good for 3 meter distance?
Yes, that will be ok.
Great info sir!
What about viewing an 85" 4K TV but the content is 1080p not 4K is 13 feet enough?
Thanks
please someone answer me...i have a 4k TV size 55 ...how many metrs is good to far for viewing when i play games ?
0.8 times the diagonal, which is 1.11 meter.
But not more than 1.6 times the diagonal which is 2.22 meter.
@@OptimalAudioVideo i play far from TV 2,5 or 3 mertrs its good and healthy for eye ?
The TV in my living room is in a fixed place at 7m distance. Reorganizing the room would be a hassle soo i was thinking of getting a bigger tv 75" to be exact instead of the 55" i have right now. Would it improve the viewing experience drastically or by a small margain? I wouldn't want to spend around 1000€ just to be dissapointed again...
Well, you probably realise that you are way too far away from the screen. Upgrading to 75 inch will give you a bigger picture, but you still won’t get a heightened sense of reality. For that you need to be at about 3 m. You also won’t be able to see all the details in a 4k or even in an HD picture. Sorry to say, but for me that’s not much of an improvement.
@@OptimalAudioVideo i figured, thanks for the feedback!
holy shit thats far from that small of a screen. You couldnt tell the difference between 320p and 4k at that distance
I sit 3.1m (123') distance. I am deciding between a 77 or 83 OLED, what would you recommend.
Both are fine, but I would recommend 83 inch.
@@OptimalAudioVideo My man!. Thank you.
@@The5thDiamond Did you go with the 83?
@@jimmneedle no i didn’t end up buying it because I wanted to see what 2022 tv’s gonna bring. But when I do buy it’s gonna be most likely a 77 or 65 inch
@@The5thDiamond thank you~
is 1.7m too close for a 75" or should i go for a 65" instead ?
75 inch should be fine. Do not sit cliser than 0.8 times the diagonal, which is 1.5 m for a 75 inch diagonal.
Moving into a new apartment next week & my living room size as far as the length on where I want to put the tv is 2.4 meters. Do you think the LG nanocell 86”-88” size to big for that living room & if so what tv size would you recommend ?
It is not too big. 88 inch equals 2.23 m, so at 2.4 m you are at a distance of 1.08 times the diagonal. That is within the recommended range of 0.8 to 1.6. Not too close and not too far away.
Will Sony 75z9j look fine from 10.5 feet?
Yes, but it would be better to sit a bit closer. Somewhere between 6.6 and 9.9 feet.
I would like to ask about desktop PC monitor. I have a 32 inch 4k monitor, so the best viewing distance should be 32 X 1.6 = 51 cm away from the screen?
That would be about right.
The most helpful video about this topic I found.
Thanks.
75inch en ik zit met mijn hoofd op 250cm. heerlijk!
I have a 55" tv with dolby atmos soundbar system and I sit about 7 feet away
Thanks for sharing.
My TV size is 55 inch. I’m sitting 3.2 meters away from my TV. Conclusion: not the right combination. So I need a bigger screen next time.
Nice video, clearly explained. Allthough most TV’s nowdays are 4K, most people (including me) don’t need it in the way they don’t see the real difference between 4K and HD at their usual viewing position.
I’m very interested in your opinion on OLED and QLED. Maybe in one of your next videos.
Thanks for sharing. Good observation about 4k and even more true for 8k!
On my previous home I had a 4k 55" curved at 2.7-2.8m....it was ok. Now with a 4k 55" flat at 3.0-3.2m I feel more relaxed at this distance. Watching TV or regular content (while eating sth and scrolling on insta/fbk from my tablet) felt better in a way. I tried it at 2.2m and it felt kinda weird, it was only good if I really wanted a very immersive experience from a movie or a game.
Absolutely true, my recommendations are for watching movies. Other content might be too much in your face at these distances. Personal preference also plays a role.
@@OptimalAudioVideo it might be a good idea to add this point to the video that recommended sizes are for a cinema at home kind of experience but for day to day viewing smaller may be better based on personal preference
Yes, completely agree.
1.6 times thw diagonal makes complete sense actually so in sitting the correct distance tbh lol
For HD video. For UHD you can go even closer.
I sit from 4k 43 inch tv lay from the pillow to wall and its 2.5m or 5 feet
Thanks for sharing.
55” I’m sitting about 6 feet away pretty immersive
Thanks for sharing
I've a 65"4k LG at my office. 2meters viewing distance and I'm happy with it. I want to replace it with 86"LG nano. Is it gonna be too big?
The LG is a 4K TV which means that you can sit as close as 0.8 times its diagonal. At 2 m the maximum size of your TV would be 2.5 m or about 100 inch. So the 86 inch LG at 2 meters viewing distance is fine.
Some people living with f..ing dream life! Dude ship me over your old one if you make that replacement. I have 32 inch tv older than my children
@@OptimalAudioVideo I replaced the TV with LG 77G1. It's just awesome. Perfect size for the distance. Thanks
I have a 75 inch
TV size: 0 inch.
Watched this video before buying a TV^^
im about 8 feet away from my 65 incher.
How about 43” how close can I be? Anybody pls?
6 feet
Looks like my A80J 77inch is ok for 2.8m distance.
That’s right.
65” inch tv I sit about 9 feet away
Thanks for sharing. Less than 8.6 feet would be ideal.
Please don't purchase 55 inch or bigger size, difficult to concentrate on picture. 43 inch is ok, 32 inch is best. This is my experience
It depend of the viewing distance, but the recommendations are to cloose also for my. But its a personal preference what you like
What about 50 inches?
Well, sit between 0.8 and 1.6 times the diagonal. Thus, somewhere between 1 m and 2 m.
Tennis can’t be much fun 2m from an 85”
True! You could get dizzy if you watch it all day.
65” should be the max for most people. 43” should be the min for most people.