A 55-inch TV can be an excellent way of expanding your entertainment system and truly maximising your TV's potential when it comes to smart TVs.
Now you may be thinking that a 55-inch TV can be quite daunting, that they'll have state-of-the-art features, pack impressive audio and resolution quality, which will result in a hefty price tag.
Whilst these smart TVs are usually more expensive than smaller TVs, there are several options out there that have incredible features at a much more reasonable and moderate price tag.
As well as this, we've included TVs with a more premium price tag, for those of you looking for the very best features.
And if you're wondering whether you need a TV that's 55-inches or not, we can advise you that this will depend on how far away you'll be sitting from your TV. The recommended viewing distance for a 55-inch TV will be 108 inches or 9 feet.
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The best 55-inch TVs for every budget
1 of 5LG OLED55CX5LB 55-inch 4K Ultra HD OLED Smart TV
It's easy to see why we've listed the LG OLED55CX5LB as the best 55-inch TV. This smart TV has impressive visuals, due to its OLED technology and UHD 4K resolution. It also has Dolby Vision, which improves both colour and detail for outstanding results. Anyone into gaming will be happy to know that the TV also supports NVIDIA G-SYNC and FreeSync. All in all, the TV delivers extremely detailed and incredible visuals.Pros: OLED looks fantastic with all content, also great for gamers Cons: ExpensiveSpecifications:Screen: 55-inch 4K UHD OLED screen; HDR10+, HLG; Refresh rate: 120HzConnections: HDMI x4 (ARC & HDMI 2.1 support); USB x3Audio: Dolby Atmos, 2.2chInternet: WiFi built-in; EthernetBluetooth: Yes, 5.0OS: Tizen OS
2 of 5Hisense 55AE7400FTUK 55-inch 4K UHD HDR Smart TV
This smart TV delivers a great picture and sound, thanks to its Dolby Vision and DTS Virtual
3 of 5LG 55UN81006LB 55-Inch UHD 4K HDR Smart LED TV
If you're looking for great audio and great picture quality, then look no further than the LG 55UN81006LB. Inside, a Quad-Core processor helps deliver a 4K UHD image, whilst the LG's Ultra Surround software teams up with the AI audio tuning to ensure you'll always get excellent audio. The operating system is LG's webOS, which is very easy to use and has plenty of useful features. The TV can integrate into a smart home setup as it's compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant. Ultimately, the LG 55UN81006LB is excellent value for money.Pros
4 of 5Philips Ambilight 55OLED805/12 55-Inch OLED TV
This Philips model is very impressive as far as 55-inch TVs go. As well as having a wonderful resolution and image quality, the Dolby Atmos audio provides very clear and crisp sounds.The best part of this TV is the Ambilight setting, this produces a glow from the back of the TV set that changes to colour-match whatever content you are watching, so you barely notice the TV frame. It is compatible with the usual streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and YouTube. All in all, this TV can provide you with a nearly cinematic experience.**Pros:Ambilight, incredible resolutionCons:Quite priceySpecifications:**Screen: 55-inch 4K UHD OLED screen; HDR10+, HLG; Refresh rate: 120HzConnections: HDMI x4 (eARC support); USB x2Audio: Dolby AtmosInternet: WiFi built-in; EthernetBluetooth: Yes, 5.0OS: webOS
5 of 5Samsung 55-inch TU7100 HDR Smart 4K TV with Tizen OS
There's honestly very little this Samsung TV isn't suited for. With 4K UHD, HDR10+, and Crystal Clear Display, this TV delivers an impressive visual experience at a very reasonable price. The screen's micro-dimming feature helps improve the resolution, as it enhances colours, contrasts and the vibrancy of the images displayed on the screen. The Tizen operating system is also excellent and easy to use.Pros
FAQs
What is 4K?
Simply put, 4K refers to the resolution of the TV. Smart TVs have resolutions with a 4,000 horizontal pixel count. The more pixels a TV resolution has, the more detailed the images and videos displayed on the screen will be.
Screen resolution guide:
HD: 1280×720
Full HD: 1920×1080
Ultra HD/4K: 3840×2160
What is a refresh rate?
Refresh rate refers to the number of times a TV screen refreshes the entire on-screen image per second. A good refresh rate is suitable for sports, gaming or watching action movies. The refresh rate is measured in Hertz or Hz.
What can a smart TV do?
A smart TV is a television that can connect to the internet. They usually have a selection of recognisable on-demand catch-up apps, such as BBC iPlayer, All 4, and ITV Hub, and subscription services such as Amazon Prime and Netflix. A smart TV also allows the user access to other internet services, such as news apps, weather services, internet browsers and social media apps, like Facebook.