Is it worth going for a 4K TV at under 50" screen size??

[StevieP]

I was wandering through Curry's yesterday and was quite surprised with the reasonable prices of 4K TV's under 50" screen sizes so it's set me thinking of replacing out Sony 46" set.

I'm very limited in terms of space where the TV sit's so any new set would need to be under 50" (ideally with a "central" stand because it will be sitting on my soundbase - ie. wide "legs" won't fit!)

So my question is, is it really worth getting a 4K TV at that sort of screen size??

 

[StevieP]

Don't get me wrong, I don't need a new TV - but then once I get the upgrade itch it usually get's me in the end!

My existing TV is a Sony KDL-46EX723 which by today's standards looks a bit "boxy" with fairly thick bezels - I'd just like something a little smarter looking and if I can get a 4K panel for a similar sort of price then it would be a bonus for the future (especially as providers like Sky are touting 4K content by the end of 2016!)

Space has always been an issue for me but I'm guessing that going from a 46" with a thick bezel to 48/49/50" with a slimmer bezel will be very similar in terms of physical size!

My other issue is that my current TV sits on top of a soundbase that only gives me 55cm x 32cm for the legs/stand to sit on - having taken a tape measure to Currys it looks like this is going to be tricky fit on a bigger set!

 

[StevieP]

Thanks for the opinions guys - much appreciated!

Not sure why anyone thought I'd be buying a "cheap" 4K TV (I generally do my homework and know from experience that you get usually what you pay for) but the feedback is welcome nonetheless!