TV Size and Viewing Distance Guide
The right TV size depends on how far people sit and what they watch. For 4K TVs at home, a seat about 1.2 to 1.6 times the screen diagonal away feels immersive without being tiring; meeting rooms need the screen sized for the farthest seat.
Updated November 2026 by the Grand Encore team
| TV Size | Comfortable Seat Distance | Typical Room |
|---|---|---|
| 43 inch | 1.1 to 1.6 m | Bedroom, kitchen |
| 50 inch | 1.3 to 1.9 m | Small living room |
| 55 inch | 1.4 to 2.1 m | Living room, hotel room |
| 65 inch | 1.7 to 2.5 m | Living room, small meeting room |
| 75 inch | 1.9 to 2.9 m | Large living room, meeting room |
| 85 inch | 2.2 to 3.2 m | Majlis, boardroom |
| 98 inch | 2.5 to 3.7 m | Boardroom, training room |
Mounting Height
At home, put the centre of the screen near seated eye level, about 1 to 1.1 metres from the floor. Above a fireplace or a reception desk, use a tilt mount so the screen angles down.
Meeting Rooms and Classrooms
Size the screen for the farthest seat: a common rule is that the screen height should be about one sixth of that distance for detailed content. Above 98 inches, an LED wall is often the better answer.
Hotels
Hotel rooms usually use 43 to 55 inches on fixed or full-motion mounts, chosen so the screen is visible from both the bed and the desk.
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Is a bigger TV always better?
No. Too large for the distance and you see the pixels or turn your head; too small and text is hard to read. Use the table as a starting point.
How high should a bedroom TV be?
A little higher than in the living room, with a slight tilt down if you watch from the bed.
Do you supply the TV as well?
Yes. We supply branded products and install them, or install screens you already have.
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