Summary
In comparison to a 40 inch 21x9 TV a 55 inch 16x9 is...71% larger diagonally and 193% larger by area as a 16x9 display.
71% larger diagonally and 193% larger by area as a 4x3 display.
Screen Size Comparison
55 inch 16x9 display vs 40 inch 21x9 display
| Buy From | 55 inch 16x9 | 40 inch 21x9 | |
| Amazon | 55 Inch TV | 40 Inch TV | |
| StatsUse cm | 55 inch 16x9 | 40 inch 21x9 | |
| Width | 47.94 inches | 36.77 inches | |
| Height | 26.96 inches | 15.76 inches | |
| Area | 1292.58 inches² | 579.31 inches² | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 44.94 inches | 26.26 inches | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 55.00 inches | 32.14 inches | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 52.10 inches | 39.96 inches | |
| In Comparison | 55 inch 16x9 | 40 inch 21x9 | |
| Actual Aspect Ratios | 37.50% larger diagonal 123.12% larger area | 27.27% smaller diagonal 55.18% smaller area | |
| As a 4:3 Display | 71.13% larger diagonal 192.85% larger area | 41.56% smaller diagonal 65.85% smaller area | |
| As a 16:9 Display | 71.13% larger diagonal 192.85% larger area | 41.56% smaller diagonal 65.85% smaller area | |
| As a 2.35:1 Display | 30.38% larger diagonal 70.00% larger area | 23.30% smaller diagonal 41.18% smaller area | |
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