The 5 Best 50 Inch TVs [Ranked]

When it comes to choosing a high-definition or smart TV for your home, price range isn't always the biggest factor. Size is an incredibly important part of the decision-making process. Many buyers need a specific size so that it can fit in a bedroom, a gym basement, a living room that has very specific size requirements.

How Far Away You Sit

One rule of thumb, the size of the screen you select will depend on how far away you sit from the television. Because modern flat-panel television sets have such high-definition, you can sit closer to the TV without noticing pixelization. Samsung's tech blog recommends a simple algorithm to figure out viewing distance.

Determining Optimal Viewing Distance

To determine the optimal viewing distance you divide how far you're sitting from the TV and inches divided by three with the recommended screen size being the resulting number.

This number refers to the screen's diagonal measurement. If you are in a crowded home with lots of family members you'll want to at least get a television that has a 40-inch screen.

On the other hand, a 50-inch screen is optimal for viewing distances up to 7.5 feet. Finally, if your viewing distance ranges between 6 to 9 feet, a 60-inch screen would probably be the best pick for you. In terms of the viewing angle, you want the television to be completely parallel to your eyes- there shouldn't be any more than 15° angle up or down or a 40° angle right or left.

Choosing A Resolution

In terms of resolution, when it comes to 50-inch high-definition televisions, most viewers are able to detect the difference between 720p and 1080p. We also checked in with digitaltrends.com- they recommend you get some measuring tape to ensure that the flat-panel television you select will be accommodated by the space you have in your home.

Going Big Or Small?

They also say, that in their experience, buyers never regret going for a larger TV, while they often expressed regret purchasing a small television when they had the room for something larger.

Another consideration, if you're going for an ultra high definition television with 4K resolution, these can weigh up to 60 pounds more than a traditional ultra high definition television- so you want to plan accordingly, especially if you're mounting it on a wall.

Where To Place Your Set?

Another placement consideration, smaller television screens tend to work better in out-of-the-way areas like kitchens and bedrooms, while the main television that functions as the primary entertainment center for the family should definitely be bigger.

In the experience of the editors over at Digital Trends, they recommend purchasing from a well-known manufacturer like Sony, LG, Samsung, Panasonic and Visio and tend to take a dimmer view of Chinese brand television products like Hisense and TCL. As we've seen, there are a variety of different television sizes available for purchase.

Dolby Vision

If you want your movie to have a cinema-quality feature, you need to put on your favorite Dolby Vision movie. Dolby Vision makes movies look like movies instead of playing on a TV. Dolby Vision adds dynamic metadata to the core HDR image data, improving the viewing experience.

Dolby Atmos

Dolby Atmos is a surround sound system that envelops your entire experience. It is specifically designed by Dolby for movie watching and provides a more immersive experience. 

Streaming Services

Streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and more can be a convenient way to start a new show or series without having to watch it on a cable. Streaming services are convenient and accessible. They can also keep you entertained for hours, invalidating older Blu-ray players. Most are free to install, but might require money for greater access. You can always purchase dedicated streaming devices like a Firestick for added viewing flexibility.

Voice Control

Voice control for tvs is becoming more and more common as it becomes the new advanced technologies trend. Voice control for TVs is a useful way to control your TV with just your speaking voice.

Google Assistant

Using the Google Assistant built-in, available on certain TVs, or with a Google Chromecast is a great way to enjoy all of the benefits you get to from using your television You can use it to search for tv shows, movies, and more- particularly cool if you can also integrate it into your Google Home app.

Roku

The Roku is a streaming media player that you can plug into the back of your TV. It gives you access to Netflix, YouTube, and more along with other services. A lot of TVs have a built-in Roku system, like the TCL 5-Series, which provides a wonderful Roku Smart-TV Interface that makes it easy to browse streaming content channels.

Optical Output

Optical output is the picture quality that is outputted from digital televisions. There are many good reasons to buy a digital television for a better picture quality.

HDMIs

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a great way to carry high definition media on your TV and computer. These devices are becoming increasingly popular so there are many benefits to using them. Most TVs come with at least 3 of them to connect to multiple external devices like a PlayStation or Blu-Ray- in addition to smart features connected through wireless. HDMIs are gaming-friendly features that are not considered fancy features in this day and age.

Colors

Color use on televisions has come a long way in terms of decent picture quality, with most providing amazing picture quality. Lifelike color range makes viewing even more enjoyable and lifelike, while wide color gamut ensures a diversity of vibrancy. There are more and more digital televisions with a variety of accurate colors, a complete wide color gamut and excellent picture quality. No matter what color you choose, all televisions can still be viewed with a vibrant range of colors. Though color saturation can be tricky- it's always customizable.