New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- Buying a new TV used to be pretty simple earlier: just go out, pick a reputable brand, choose the biggest screen you can afford and call it a day. That approach is now just getting harder to justify now, especially when a 50-inch and 55-inch TV can sit in almost the same price bracket. The difference may look small on paper, but it is quite notable once both TVs are sitting in a living room. A 55-inch model gives you a larger viewing area and can make films, sports and games feel more immersive. A 50-inch TV, meanwhile, can be the smarter choice for smaller rooms, tighter furniture layouts or buyers who would rather spend the extra money on a better panel or soundbar. So, which one should you actually buy?

A 55-inch...