What's the 30-degree rule for TVs?
Entertainment TV & Movies What's the 30-degree rule for TVs? 20, 2026 12:30 pm EST Dave Meikleham for Engadget Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Have you ever worried you're sitting too close to your TV? If you have, we're here to give you some guidance on ideal viewing distances based on the size of your television.
- ▪Entertainment TV & Movies What's the 30-degree rule for TVs?
- ▪20, 2026 12:30 pm EST Dave Meikleham for Engadget Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Have you ever worried you're sitting too close to your TV?
- ▪If you have, we're here to give you some guidance on ideal viewing distances based on the size of your television.
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Entertainment TV & Movies What's the 30-degree rule for TVs? Math can show you the way. By Dave Meikleham Sept. 20, 2026 12:30 pm EST Dave Meikleham for Engadget Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Have you ever worried you're sitting too close to your TV? If you have, we're here to give you some guidance on ideal viewing distances based on the size of your television. It might surprise you, but a lot of research has actually gone into this topic, with even the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers weighing in. A good way to judge the perfect viewing distance for the best budget TVs (or their high-end alternatives) is to follow the 30-degree rule. Follow this relatively straightforward advice and you should ensure you're never straining at your TV again.
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