A wide range of manufacturers and relatively low prices encourage buying new TVs. More and more people can get rid of old devices and models in favor of more convenient, compact products and at the same time select the TV screen size which more.
How to pick up the TV for the room size?
When selecting a new product buyers are often faced with the question how to choose the size of the diagonal of the TV. the, whose budget is very limited, and the room, which will stand TV, It does not apply to small spaces, you should choose the largest screen. But what if the apartment is small, and the budget should be desired? Then no harm will be guided by a few basic rules, that will pick up the TV is optimally suited to your needs.
When you select a screen size should take into account:
- distance from the sofa or the bed to the TV;
- room size;
- screen resolution;
- individual preferences.
What is the size of the TV screen to select?
Taking into account the recommendations of experts, should give preference to the device, which is approximately diagonal 1/3 distance from the sofa. Some experts and companies offer guided not only by the distance, but also the optimal viewing angle, (t. it is. look to cover the entire display without turning your head from side to side). When products can have recourse to the list, in which counted how to choose the size of the TV in distance:
- 32 inches - from 1,25 m to 2,45 m;
- 36 inches - from 1.35m to 2,75 m;
- 42 inches - from 1,6 m to 3,2 m;
- 46 inches - from 1,75 m to 3,5 m;
- 52 inches - from 2 m to 3,95 m;
but, if the room layout allows, furniture layout and room sizes, you should choose a TV with the largest diagonal in this price range. Of course, thus it is impossible to exaggerate and to a small room to buy the product with a diagonal 80 inches.
Screen size and dimensions
Recalculation of the diagonal length of the screen size, (that is, its width and height) - at first glance complicated, but in essence a simple task. Requires basic knowledge, repetition of the Pythagorean Theorem, as well as the ability to convert inches to centimeters. One should also know the ratio of the length and height of the TV. Luckily, this value is usually specified by the manufacturer. Most often, this ratio 16:9, rarely 16:10 or 21:9.
note! The translation into practice for the product with the parameters 16:9 It is performed on the triangle
In this way, producing small settlements can be seen, that the size of the TV side 16:9 with a diagonal 32 inch will be equal to approximately 27,9 inch (70,8 cm) wide and 15,7 inch (39,9 cm) tall.
To save time readers, Below is a table of sizes for the most popular formats 16:9
- Diagonal: 32″ Width: 70.9 cm Height: 39.9 cm
- Diagonal: 37″ Width: 81.8 cm Height: 46 cm
- Diagonal: 42″ Width: 93 cm Height: 52.3 cm
- Diagonal: 46″ – Width: 101.9 cm Height: 57.2 cm
- Diagonal: 50″ – Width: 110.7 cm Height: 62.2 cm
- Diagonal: 55″ – Width: 121.7 cm Height: 68.6 cm
- Diagonal: 60″ – Width: 132.8 cm Height: 74.7 cm
- Diagonal: 65″ – Width: 136.4 cm Height: 81 cm
- Diagonal: 70″ – Width: 155.2 cm Height: 87.4 cm
- Diagonal: 75″ – Width: 166.1 cm Height: 93.5 cm
- Diagonal: 80″ – Width: 177.1 cm Height: 99.5 cm
- Diagonal: 82″ – Width: 181.5 cm Height: 102.1 cm
TV size
checking, Does this TV will fit in the slot marked for him, Do not forget, that surrounds the screen frame. In some models it is wide, in others it is practically invisible. It affects the size of the TV, and also has aesthetic value.
Screen size and resolution
Choosing a screen size, do not forget about resolution. To enjoy high quality image, is to choose the product with the ability to view HD or Full HD, especially if the house already has a Blu-Ray player or movie collection, having such permission.
Do not forget, the selected resolution also affects the optimal distance from the TV. The lower the video quality, the further need to be away from the screen. And vice versa, the higher the resolution, the closer to the product can be placed. In the case of Full HD – this 50% the recommended distance.
