Why Are TVs the Sizes They Are?
The sizes of televisions have evolved over time due to a combination of technological advancements, consumer preferences, and production costs. Here's a breakdown of the primary factors that influence TV size:
Technological Advancements:
- Display Technology: The development of larger, more efficient display technologies like LCD, LED, OLED, and QLED has made it possible to produce larger screens at a reasonable cost.
- Manufacturing Processes: Improvements in manufacturing techniques have allowed for larger screens to be produced more efficiently and affordably.
Consumer Preferences:
- Immersive Viewing Experience: Consumers increasingly desire a larger screen size to create a more immersive viewing experience, especially for movies, TV shows, and gaming.
- Home Theater Trend: The popularity of home theater systems has driven demand for larger TVs to complement surround sound systems and other components.
Production Costs:
- Economies of Scale: As demand for larger TVs increases, manufacturers can benefit from economies of scale, which can help reduce production costs.
- Cost-Effective Materials: Advancements in materials science have led to the development of more cost-effective materials for larger screens.
Standard Sizes and Aspect Ratios:
- Industry Standards: The television industry has adopted standard sizes and aspect ratios (such as 16:9) to simplify production, distribution, and consumer choice.
- Content Compatibility: Adherence to standard sizes and aspect ratios ensures compatibility with most TV content and media players.
Market Trends and Consumer Behavior:
- Consumer Trends: TV manufacturers closely monitor consumer trends and preferences to determine the optimal sizes to produce.
- Market Competition: Competition among TV manufacturers drives innovation and influences the range of available sizes.
The sizes of televisions are influenced by a complex interplay of technological advancements, consumer preferences, production costs, industry standards, and market trends. As technology continues to evolve and consumer demands change, we can expect the range of available TV sizes to expand further.
Brands and models vary so please check your models manual for correct dimensions.
Size | W x H x D (cm) | W x H x D (inches) |
22 Inches | 55cm x 32cm x 8cm | 21.3in x 12.6in x 3in |
24 Inches | 60cm x 35cm x 8cm | 23.6in x 13.8in x 3in |
28 Inches | 65cm x 40cm x 8cm | 25.6in x 15.7in x 3in |
32 Inches | 75cm x 45cm x 10cm | 29.5in x 17.7in x 4in |
34 Inches | 85cm x 50cm x 10cm | 33.5in x 19.7in x 4in |
40 Inches | 95cm x 55cm x 10cm | 37.4in x 21.7in x 4in |
42 Inches | 100cm x 60cm x 12cm | 39.4in x 23.6in x 4.7in |
46 Inches | 110cm x 65cm x 12cm | 43.3in x 25.6in x 4.7in |
50 Inches | 115cm x 70cm x 12cm | 45.3in x 27.6in x 4.7in |
55 Inches | 130cm x 75cm x 12cm | 51.2in x 29.5in x 4.7in |
60 Inches | 140cm x 80cm x 12cm | 55.1in x 31.5in x 4.7in |
65 Inches | 150cm x 90cm x 12cm | 59.1in x 35.4in x 4.7in |
70 Inches | 160cm x 95cm x 12cm | 63.0in x 37.4in x 4.7in |
75 Inches | 170cm x 100cm x 12cm | 66.9in x 39.3in x 4.7in |
80 Inches | 180cm x 110cm x 12cm | 70.9in x 43.3in x 4.7in |
85 Inches | 200cm x 120cm x 12cm | 78.7in x 47.2in x 4.7in |
100 Inches | 230cm x 130cm x 12cm | 90.5in x 51.1in x 4.7in |