The Best 55 Inch TV Mounts
Freeing up space in your home's entertainment center can be difficult when you have a big screen taking up a large chunk of real estate on your tabletop. The solution is simple: simply mount your television on the wall instead. Because most modern-day televisions have universal mounting points, the ability to secure your screen has never been easier. TV wall mounts are a great addition to your home when you want to have a wide viewing angle or more free surface area. If you're ready to elevate your view and give your space a facelift, check out this roundup of our favorite TV wall mounts.
What to Look For
To find the best mount for your TV, we suggest focusing on three key factors: ease of installation, strength, and cost value. It also doesn’t hurt if the mount can swivel or be adjusted to the angle of your choosing. With all that in mind, we loved Mounting Dream’s mount. Reliable and offered at a great price, this mount is mighty strong despite being lighter than many competing mounts. It can also be tilted to help you find the perfect viewing angle. We also love Pipishell’s mount, which can swivel up to 45 degrees in either direction. It’s also very easy to install. To learn more about the rest of our favorites, keep on reading.
Mounting Dream Full Motion TV Wall Mount
If you want your small- to medium-sized television to rise above your workspace or gaming zone, check out Mounting Dream’s TV wall mount. This full-motion screen anchor offers compatibility for 13- to 55-inch displays, and it boasts a weight capacity of nearly 80 pounds. While this mount’s easy adjustability is a point in its favor regardless of how you plan to use it, it’s particularly helpful in a kitchen or other rooms where you may want to adjust the viewing angle to accommodate your position.
Pros:
- The mount tilts up to 15 degrees downward to help reduce glare, which is a thoughtful design feature that we appreciate.
- Thanks to the mount’s stripped-down “X” design, this unit is much more lightweight and manageable than much of the competition.
Cons:
- If you’re going to be installing a heavy TV on this mount, you’ll almost certainly need two people to make it happen.
Perlesmith TV Wall Mount
Always within sight
Perlesmith’s wall mount is a useful accessory when you want to bring the action closer to your viewing audience. The sturdy wall anchor only requires one wall stud to mount it securely, and it features a stable arm with three adjustment points. The mount can extend nearly twenty inches at full length, and it’s safe to use with much heavier televisions than most competitors. Overall, this slim yet supple unit allows you to maximize usable space in any corner of your home.
Pros:
- Sure, it’s compatible with 55-inch televisions, but it’s also compatible with smaller televisions all the way down to 26 inches.
- Unlike some mounts in this price range, this one is compatible not just with wooden studs, but also with concrete walls.
Cons:
- We’d prefer if the included mounting screws were longer, but if it becomes necessary for you to use longer mounting screws, they’re not too hard to purchase elsewhere.
Pipishell TV Wall Mount Bracket
Manageable mounting
While most TV wall mounts offer convenient accessibility that surface-based stands simply can’t match, the downside of TV mounts is how difficult they can be to install. Fortunately, Pipishell’s wall mount bracket takes the back-breaking work out of the equation. Unlike single-piece devices, this mount relies on two brackets that attach to the television independently of the wall plate. Once in place, the brackets lock into place, eliminating the need for a second pair of hands. Installation aside, the unit is compatible with various types of wall surfaces and pairs perfectly with curved and conventional monitors.
Pros:
- We love that it can swivel up to 45 degrees on each side, as this makes it easy to adjust the viewing angle to accommodate the needs of anyone in the room.
- We appreciate that the mount comes with nuts, bolts, and a complimentary HDMI cable. That adds just a tiny bit of value that helps distinguish it from similarly priced competitors.
Cons:
- The large mounting plate may block some connection points for cables depending on your television’s configuration.
Pipishell Tilt TV Wall Mount Bracket
Affordable anchoring
In a perfect world, mounting hardware should be simple, dependably sturdy, and reasonably priced. Brackets that meet VESA standards (such as these) can easily outlive the screens they support because they often stay in pristine shape for years on end. These features are clearly on display with Pipishell’s Tilt TV mount. Built with high-quality steel, this mounting bracket won’t buckle under a heavy load despite its slim configuration. The two-piece system boasts a quick-release strap that makes installation hassle-free, and it’s compatible with multiple stud spacings. Best of all, the open-face mounting plate keeps pathways to your wires open at all times, so you won’t have trouble connecting auxiliary devices or audio cables.
Pros:
- This mount’s components are truly high in quality — especially when you consider the affordable price.
- When it comes to heavy-duty wall mounts, the installation process can make or break a product’s reputation. Luckily, this one’s instructions are incredibly well-written, which makes the setup process much easier.
Cons:
- Unfortunately, this mount cannot swivel, nor can its length be adjusted.
Mounting Dream TV Mount
Serious business
Whether you’re planning to upgrade your display in the future or just want to mount your current TV, Mounting Dream’s hardware is tough to beat. Despite weighing just six pounds, it has a capacity of 130 pounds, which is suitable for both old clunkers and futuristic, feature-packed televisions. And while the fixed design offers little as far as maneuverability, we’re huge fans of how slender the mount is: it only protrudes one inch from the mounting surface.
Pros:
- Unlike some mounts, this one comes with a multitude of spacers and screws for different TV sizes and weights. It’s incredibly frustrating receiving your mount only to realize you don’t have the hardware to install it, so we appreciate this.
- Not only can it support a whopping 130 pounds of weight, but it can also accommodate televisions up to 70 inches wide.
Cons:
- Because of the mount’s design, it can be pretty difficult to manipulate wires once they’re fastened between the wall and the mount.
Our Tips and Tricks
When it comes to mounting your television or monitor, it’s not a sage idea to mount it to drywall without extra support. While concrete or solid wood exterior walls can lend some support, nothing replaces the secure hold of a wall stud, so you should always aim to fasten your mount to a stud. Most homes have studs spaced at sixteen to twenty-four-inch intervals, making them fairly easy to find. Once you’ve found them and you’re preparing to install your mount, remember to place the device in the middle of the stud for maximum hold. Additionally, consider the hardware you are using. If, for whatever reason, you cannot use your wall studs, be sure to use lag or toggle bolts instead of standard screws to disperse weight more evenly across the drywall.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VESA?
VESA, which is short for the Video Electronics Standards Association, is the organization responsible for developing standards for products by which countless global manufacturers of electronics abide. The Japanese Nippon Electric Company initially founded VESA to establish rules governing monitor resolution, but since then, the association’s aims have shifted toward many other realms. Still, though, its primary focus is on advocating for universal compatibility for consumer products.
When it comes to television mounts, the VESA standard helps ensure that any product that complies with the standard will be compatible with other compliant products. If your TV is VESA-compatible, you’ll know that a VESA-compliant mount will fit it.
About the Author
Why Trust Us
With the constantly shifting landscape in the world of technology, GameRevolution seeks to provide gamers and tech-enthusiasts with the information they need to select the right products for their needs. Since 1996, our experts have used their knowledge on all the latest gadgets – everything from headphones to standing desks – to help millions of people navigate specs and answer common questions.