Choose the Hisense A4H for a slightly better gaming experience and superior upscaling, which enhances the quality of lower-resolution content. It also handles reflections a bit better, making it a touch more suitable for bright rooms. However, the Insignia F20 has an edge in sound quality with its 2.0 speaker setup compared to the Hisense's 2.0, though both are budget models and may not satisfy audiophiles. Both TVs are comparable in most other aspects, including picture quality and viewing angles, which are average at best. The Hisense is typically a bit cheaper, which might tip the scales if budget is a concern. Neither is ideal for a dark room or for watching movies due to their poor contrast and black uniformity. If you're looking for a TV primarily for news, talk shows, or animated content and want slightly better sound, the Insignia F20 could be the way to go, but for a more rounded viewing experience with better reflection handling, opt for the Hisense A4H. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A4H (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Advantages of the Insignia F20 (LCD)
The Insignia F20 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense A4H (LCD).
Key differences
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.9/10
5.3/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The Hisense A4H (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV, though the Hisense A4H (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$178
$200
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Hisense A4H (LCD) has a price of $178 and the Insignia F20 (LCD) costs $200.
The Hisense A4H (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2/10
5.1/10
3.80/10
CONTRAST
4.16/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.2/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
No
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense A4H (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Hisense A4H and the Insignia F20 both showcase low contrast, lack local dimming, and have subpar black uniformity, all of which are crucial for a rich movie experience. Additionally, the limited colors out of the box and color volume, combined with poor gray uniformity and viewing angles, detract from the overall enjoyment of cinematic content on these TVs.
Sports
6.1/10
6.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
2.5/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Hisense A4H (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A4H fares better in handling reflections and motion processing, important for watching sports, but its viewing angles are limited, which could be a drawback for larger groups. The Insignia F20, although comparable in gray uniformity, falls short in reflection handling for bright rooms and motion handling, essential for fast-moving sports.
Gaming
5.6/10
5.4/10
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.7/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.7/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
2.5/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
The Hisense A4H (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Hisense A4H and the Insignia F20 both have poor response times, which means on-screen action can be blurry during fast-paced games. Additionally, while the Hisense has very good input lag making it more responsive to input, the Insignia has poor input lag, which would extend the time between pressing a button and seeing the action on screen.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9/10
5.7/10
6.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.5/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.1/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Hisense A4H (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense A4H struggles with cartoons & animation mainly due to colors that are not accurate out of the box and an unsatisfactory color gamut, which affects the vibrancy and range of colors displayed. Similarly, the Insignia F20 underperforms in portraying cartoons & animation because it has limited color reproduction capabilities and doesn't display colors accurately without calibration.
Bright Room
4.7/10
4.5/10
7.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.1/10
5.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense A4H (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The Hisense A4H struggles in bright rooms primarily due to its lower SDR and HDR brightness levels and fair performance in handling reflections, while the Insignia F20 also performs poorly in bright conditions with even lower brightness and poorer reflection handling. Both TVs may not display vivid colors in bright rooms as they have limited color volume and gamut, although this factor is somewhat less critical than brightness and reflection handling.
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Spec Comparison
Hisense A4H (LCD)
Insignia F20 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$178
$200
Brand
Brand
Hisense
Insignia
Release Date
Release Date
May 3, 2022
October 3, 2023
Full name
Full name
43A4H
42F201NA23
Screen Size
Screen Size
43"
42"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
1080P
1080P
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED IPS
LED IPS
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Android TV
Fire OS
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
5.8/10
5.5/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
2
3
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
No
No
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
None
None
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
5.3/10
5.2/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
4.7/10
4.6/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
5.7/10
5.4/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
5.3/10
5.2/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.1/10
6/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
6/10
5.3/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
5.9/10
5.7/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
5.8/10
5.5/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
22" x 37.6" x 3.4"
21.1" x 37.4" x 3.2"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
23.9" x 37.6"
23.5" x 37.4"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
14.1 lbs
13 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
200 x 200
200 x 100
DISPLAY
Color Depth
Color Depth
8 bit
8 bit
Black Frame Insertion
Black Frame Insertion
No
No
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
No
No
Contrast
Contrast
3.8/10
4.2/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
3.3/10
2.8/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
0/100
0/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
2.5/10
2.5/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
5.7/10
5.3/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
2.5/10
2.5/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
7.8/10
6.8/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
5.5/10
5.2/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
7.4/10
7.1/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6.7/10
6/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
7.5/10
5.5/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
2.5/10
2.5/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
6/10
5.5/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
6.3/10
6.2/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
6/10
5.7/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
8/10
5.7/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
8.3/10
7.9/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
3.3/10
4.1/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
4.5/10
4.5/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
14 W
10 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
No
No
DTS:X
DTS:X
Yes
No
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About Hisense
Hisense, a Chinese TV manufacturer, entered the US market in approximately 2011 and has since acquired TV divisions from various companies such as Toshiba, Sharp, Hitachi, and NEC. Currently ranking as the fourth largest vendor in terms of sales volume, Hisense aims to capture a wide range of TV budget segments. They offer exceptional value with TVs that often outperform their competitors at similar price points, making them a compelling choice for consumers. In the US, they use Google TV as their smart TV software which provides the largest app selection and a very modern user interface, however it is not as user friendly as the software from other vendors.
About Insignia
Insignia is an in-house brand from BestBuy. It offers a range of TV sets that are lower-end and smaller size. They are manufactured in China by Hisense, which is another TV brand. Insignia TVs use Amazon's Fire OS as the smart TV software, providing users with a highly user-friendly experience.
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