Summary

In comparison to a 42 inch 16x9 TV a 55 inch 16x9 is...

31% larger diagonally and 71% larger by area as a 16x9 display.

31% larger diagonally and 71% larger by area as a 4x3 display.


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55 inch 16x9 display vs 42 inch 16x9 display



Buy From 55 inch 16x9 42 inch 16x9
Amazon55 Inch TV42 Inch TV
  
StatsUse cm 55 inch 16x9 42 inch 16x9
Width47.94 inches36.61 inches
Height26.96 inches20.59 inches
Area1292.58 inches²753.76 inches²
As a 4:3 Display44.94 inches34.32 inches
As a 16:9 Display55.00 inches42.00 inches
As a 2.35:1 Display52.10 inches39.78 inches
  
In Comparison 55 inch 16x9 42 inch 16x9
Actual Aspect Ratios30.95% larger diagonal
71.49% larger area		23.64% smaller diagonal
41.69% smaller area
As a 4:3 Display30.95% larger diagonal
71.49% larger area		23.64% smaller diagonal
41.69% smaller area
As a 16:9 Display30.95% larger diagonal
71.49% larger area		23.64% smaller diagonal
41.69% smaller area
As a 2.35:1 Display30.95% larger diagonal
71.49% larger area		23.64% smaller diagonal
41.69% smaller area
  
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