The problem with doing this is that the width of the mount is also designed around the size of the TV (the overall width). Smaller mounts will have the brackets on the TV spread wider apart than intended, leaving very little leeway for side-to-side adjustment post-mounting. This isn't a problem if the mount is more or less centered dead on, but will present a challenge if you need that leeway. The larger mount will provide more lateral shift space post-mounting.
Just something that needs to be considered. It's not just about weight.
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The problem with doing this is that the width of the mount is also designed around the size of the TV (the overall width). Smaller mounts will have the brackets on the TV spread wider apart than intended, leaving very little leeway for side-to-side adjustment post-mounting. This isn't a problem if the mount is more or less centered dead on, but will present a challenge if you need that leeway. The larger mount will provide more lateral shift space post-mounting.
Just something that needs to be considered. It's not just about weight.