85-inch vs 98-inch TV
11.3 × 6.4 in28.8 × 16.2 cm
A 98-inch TV is 11.3 in (28.8 cm) wider and 6.4 in (16.2 cm) taller than a 85-inch TV, and has 33% more screen area.
Measurements
| 85-inch | 98-inch | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 74.08 in188.2 cm (1.88 m) | 85.41 in217 cm (2.17 m) |
| Height | 41.67 in105.8 cm (1.06 m) | 48.05 in122 cm (1.22 m) |
| Diagonal | 85 in215.9 cm (2.16 m) | 98 in248.9 cm (2.49 m) |
| TV | Sit between |
|---|---|
| 85-inch | 8 ft 6 in and 11 ft 6 in |
| 98-inch | 9 ft 9 in and 13 ft 3 in |
What to know
Diagonal sizes undersell the difference: area grows with the square of the diagonal, so going from 85 to 98 inches (15% longer diagonal) adds 33% more picture.
If your seat is fixed, pick the size whose recommended range includes your viewing distance. Measure from your eyes to the screen, not from the sofa to the wall.
Questions people ask
Is 98 inches much bigger than 85 inches?
Yes. The 98-inch screen is 11.3 in (28.8 cm) wider and has 33% more area.
Which is better for a small room, 85 or 98 inches?
Use the viewing distance: a 85-inch TV suits about 8 ft 6 in to 11 ft 6 in, a 98-inch TV about 9 ft 9 in to 13 ft 3 in.
Related sizes
Sources and method
- Geometry of a 16:9 rectangle (width = diagonal × 16 ÷ √337)
- SMPTE EG-18-1994, viewing angle recommendation (30° minimum)
- THX home theater viewing angle recommendation (40°)
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