Summary
In comparison to a 56 inch 21x9 TV a 55 inch 16x9 is...22% larger diagonally and 49% larger by area as a 16x9 display.
22% larger diagonally and 49% larger by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
55 inch 16x9 display vs 56 inch 21x9 display
| Buy From | 55 inch 16x9 | 56 inch 21x9 | |
| Amazon | 55 Inch TV | 56 Inch TV | |
| StatsUse cm | 55 inch 16x9 | 56 inch 21x9 | |
| Width | 47.94 inches | 51.47 inches | |
| Height | 26.96 inches | 22.06 inches | |
| Area | 1292.58 inches² | 1135.45 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 44.94 inches | 36.77 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 55.00 inches | 45.00 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 52.10 inches | 55.94 inches | |
| In Comparison | 55 inch 16x9 | 56 inch 21x9 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 1.79% smaller diagonal 13.84% larger area | 1.82% larger diagonal 12.16% smaller area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 22.23% larger diagonal 49.41% larger area | 18.19% smaller diagonal 33.07% smaller area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 22.23% larger diagonal 49.41% larger area | 18.19% smaller diagonal 33.07% smaller area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 6.87% smaller diagonal 13.27% smaller area | 7.38% larger diagonal 15.29% larger area | |
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