Summary
In comparison to a 50 inch 21x9 TV a 55 inch 16x9 is...37% larger diagonally and 87% larger by area as a 16x9 display.
37% larger diagonally and 87% larger by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
55 inch 16x9 display vs 50 inch 21x9 display
| Buy From | 55 inch 16x9 | 50 inch 21x9 | |
| Amazon | 55 Inch TV | 50 Inch TV | |
| StatsUse cm | 55 inch 16x9 | 50 inch 21x9 | |
| Width | 47.94 inches | 45.96 inches | |
| Height | 26.96 inches | 19.70 inches | |
| Area | 1292.58 inches² | 905.17 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 44.94 inches | 32.83 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 55.00 inches | 40.17 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 52.10 inches | 49.95 inches | |
| In Comparison | 55 inch 16x9 | 50 inch 21x9 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 10.00% larger diagonal 42.80% larger area | 9.09% smaller diagonal 29.97% smaller area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 36.90% larger diagonal 87.42% larger area | 26.96% smaller diagonal 46.65% smaller area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 36.90% larger diagonal 87.42% larger area | 26.96% smaller diagonal 46.65% smaller area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 4.31% larger diagonal 8.80% larger area | 4.13% smaller diagonal 8.09% smaller area | |
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