What Size TV Should You Buy for Your Living Room?
One of the most common questions when buying a new television is simple: what size TV should I get? Too small and you lose the experience; too big and it overwhelms the room. Here's how to get it right.
Match TV size to viewing distance
As a rough guide, sit about 1.5 to 2.5 times the screen's diagonal away from it:
- 32 inch: great for bedrooms and small lounges (sit ~1.2–2m away).
- 43 inch: a popular all-rounder for medium living rooms (~1.7–2.7m).
- 50–55 inch: ideal for the main lounge (~2–3.4m).
- 65 inch and up: a cinema feel for larger, open-plan spaces (~2.5–4m).
Other things to consider
- Resolution: 4K UHD looks sharper, especially on bigger screens.
- Smart features: a smart TV streams Netflix, YouTube and more built-in.
- Your TV stand: make sure your TV stand is wide enough for the screen.
Shop TVs at Dongmo
Browse televisions and smart TVs in Johannesburg at Dongmo Furniture & Electronics, with Payflex, PayJustNow and Lay-By available. Delivery across Gauteng.