If you’re looking for a television that’s big enough to immerse yourself in sports, video games, TV shows or movies, but not so big as to completely dominate the room, a 55-inch television will likely check all the boxes. Most of the latest 55-inch TVs are large enough to be available with 4K Ultra HD resolution, which means you can comfortably sit as close as 4.5 feet away, or as far as 11.5 feet away, to enjoy fine, lifelike image details without distortion. If you choose 4K, it also means you can count on your current movies and TV shows looking better thanks to advanced video processing chips that upscale all your content to near 4K Ultra HD quality.

With its more scaled-back size, a 55-inch TV is perfect for a living room, game room or even a porch. Mount your new 55-inch flat screen TV on the wall, which gives you more flexibility with seating and furniture arrangements, and pick up an HDMI cable to connect a sound bar for a cinematic sound experience.

Depending on your plans for the layout of the room, you might decide to go with a TV stand. Alternatively, you can mount your new 55-inch flat screen TV on the wall, which gives you more flexibility with seating and furniture arrangements. A good bet for mounting is to use a full-motion TV wall mount, which will maximize the viewing angle options and can also help reduce glare in bright areas.

You’ll also want to consider your options for content. Of course, you can choose traditional cable, or you can select a smart TV that includes everything you need to access streaming sites like Netflix, Hulu and others through the internet (except the service subscription). Other options include getting a streaming media player that gives your new television smart capabilities, or attaching a game system like the Xbox One console, which not only provides internet and streaming abilities, but also puts Blu-ray movies and gaming at your fingertips. In that case, you’ll want to choose a TV equipped with enough USB ports to accommodate what you want for peripheral devices.