Caught in a dilemma between buying a 70” or 75” inch telly? Don’t worry; we got you.
When you think about it, is there really a noticeable difference between a 70” and 75” inch TV?
The answer is yes and no. It all simply boils down to factors like personal preference, how big your allotted space is, viewing distance, TV resolution, budget, and so on.
So let’s dive deeper, shall we?
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How TV Sizing Works
Let’s clear things up a bit before we get to the meat of things.
A TV’s size refers to its screen measured diagonally in inches. That means a 70” TV is not exactly 70” wide, contrary to what most might think.
The bezels around the TV screen aren’t included in the sizing. These are the black borders you see on most screens.
So yes, you might notice that some bezels are thicker than on other TVs, but rest assured that any 70” TV still has a 70” diagonal display, and a 75” TV still has a 75” diagonal display.
Most TVs leave a bit of allowance in sizing. So a 70” TV might be marketed as 70,” but in truth, the diagonal display will measure around 69”. And this is completely normal; it’s just the way it is.
Width and Height Difference
Let’s compare the width and height of a 70” and 75” TV.
A quick Google search will tell you that a 70” TV is about 61” wide while a 75” TV is approximately 65.4” wide. Other sources give similar measurements, so we can safely assume that a 70” and 75” TV have roughly about a 5-inch difference in width.
A 75” TV is also roughly 3 inches taller than a 70” TV.
With this in mind, you might want to ask yourself if these numbers will significantly impact your viewing experience and if it’s worth the extra buck. As we said earlier, it will vary per personal preference!
Viewing Distance
A 70” and 75” TV display can both appear too large, too small, or just right—it all depends on your viewing distance. When choosing your TV size, you must have an idea of how far or close you will be viewing it from.
A good rule of thumb is first to determine your viewing distance in inches and then divide it by 1.6. The amount you will get is the ideal TV size for that distance.
For example, let’s say you have a viewing distance of about 10 ft. Convert that into inches, and you get 120.
Your calculation should look like this:
120 ÷ 1.6 = 75
Wherein 75” is the ideal TV size you will want to get if your viewing distance is 10ft.
Of course, you can still choose to go up or down a bit in size, but having a ballpark number makes it easier to narrow down your TV options.
Keep in mind that, unless you have very limited space, moving in closer or further away can make your TV look bigger or smaller.
So your viewing distance isn’t always necessarily fixed. And if you find your screen is a little too big or small, you can always just move back or get a little closer!
Price Difference
If money matters, it’s good to look into the price difference between a 70” and 75” TV.
A 75” TV typically costs a couple hundred bucks more than a 70” TV of the same model. You have to weigh in the extra cash you will have to shell out for a 75” TV versus the added benefit you’ll get from it—which, most of the time, is simply just bigger screen size.
TV Resolution
The higher the resolution, the bigger you want your screen to be. And why is that?
Because higher resolutions pack in more pixels. The more pixels you have on a screen, the sharper the image will be.
This is why between 1080p TVs and 4K TVs of the same size, the latter will always be a clear winner in terms of picture quality.
If you’re going above the 50” range, it’s best to skip the HD and Full HD and go straight to 4K.
Virtually all 70-75” TVs available on the market already come in 4K. Between a 70” and 75” TV in 4K, you won’t notice any difference in picture quality.
Are Bigger TVs Better?
The short answer is yes.
We all used to think 50” TVs were the epitome of a cinematic home theater experience. But as TV technology advances, so do their screen sizes.
You can never go too big because there will always be a bigger TV on the market a few years down the line!
Big TVs also give you a more immersive viewing experience. The bigger your screen, the better it is to watch movies and play games on it.
So if you don’t have to worry about budget or room size, getting the larger TV is almost always a no-brainer!
Bottomline
Wrapping up, you can get a 70” or 75” TV and you probably won’t notice the difference in display quality or even the size.
But if you like going big and can afford it, what’s stopping you from buying the larger TV?
What’s your take on all this? Are you for team 70” or 75”?
Vance is a dad, former software engineer, and tech lover. Knowing how a computer works becomes handy when he builds Pointer Clicker. His quest is to make tech more accessible for non-techie users. When not working with his team, you can find him caring for his son and gaming.