Choose the TCL S355 if you want slightly better contrast and reflections handling, which is beneficial in rooms with varying lighting conditions. However, it may struggle in very bright rooms. The TCL also has a slight edge in upscaling content to its 1080p resolution, making it a bit better for watching DVDs or lower-resolution streaming content. On the downside, it has a 60Hz panel, which isn't ideal for gaming or fast-action sports.
Opt for the Insignia F20 if you're looking for a TV that's typically less expensive and has better viewing angles, making it a suitable choice for a family room where people watch from different positions. It also has a slight advantage in handling SDR content with better brightness, which is great for daytime TV viewing. Like the TCL, it's limited to a 60Hz panel, so it's not the best for gaming or action-packed sports content. Both TVs have similar sound quality and lack advanced gaming features, so if those are important to you, you might want to consider external speakers or a separate gaming monitor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F20 (LCD)
Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL S355 (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Key differences
Cost
$170
$138
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Insignia F20 (LCD) has a price of $170 and the TCL S355 (LCD) costs $138.
The TCL S355 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.1/10
5.2/10
4.16/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.1/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.7/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
No
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL S355 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
Sports
6.0/10
6.1/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.6/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.7/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
No
The TCL S355 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Insignia F20 and TCL S355 have limitations in response time, which affects how well they handle fast-moving scenes in sports, with the Insignia having a particularly poor response time. Both TVs struggle with reflections and have only fair gray uniformity, which can be distracting when watching sports, but the TCL S355 handles reflections slightly better than the Insignia F20.
Gaming
5.4/10
5.5/10
5.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
5.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.6/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
The TCL S355 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Insignia F20 and TCL S355 both have poor performance in gaming primarily due to their slow response times and high input lag, which can cause motion blur and delay between a user's actions and what appears on the screen. Moreover, both TVs have a standard refresh rate, which is less optimal for fast-paced gaming that benefits from higher refresh rates for smoother visuals.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7/10
5.3/10
5.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.4/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.7/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.5/10
The Insignia F20 (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The Insignia F20 and TCL S355 both provide colors out of the box that are not well-suited for cartoons & animation, which often rely on vibrant and accurate colors to deliver the intended visual experience. Additionally, both TVs have poor color gamut scores, indicating a limited ability to display the full spectrum of colors essential for the rich and varied hues found in animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.3/10
5.7/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.7/10
The TCL S355 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
The Insignia F20 and TCL S355 both do not perform well when it comes to upscaling lower resolution content to their native resolution, which is essential for watching regular TV broadcasts that are not always in high definition. Additionally, these TVs have subpar SDR brightness, meaning the picture may look dimmer and less clear in well-lit environments, impacting the experience for everyday viewing of news and talk shows where clarity is important.
Bright Room
4.5/10
4.7/10
7.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The TCL S355 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The Insignia F20 and TCL S355 both have poor SDR and HDR brightness, diminishing their performance in bright rooms since they can't get bright enough to overcome glare. Additionally, both TVs are challenged in handling reflections, with the Insignia F20 being particularly poor, making it harder to see the picture clearly when ambient light is present.
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How the Insignia F20 (LCD) and the TCL S355 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Insignia F20 (LCD)
TCL S355 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$170
$138
Brand
Brand
Insignia
TCL
Release Date
Release Date
October 2, 2023
August 1, 2022
Full name
Full name
32F202NA23
32S355
Screen Size
Screen Size
32"
32"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
1080P
720P
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED IPS
LED VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Fire OS
Roku TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
5.5/10
5.7/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
3
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
5.2/10
5.3/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
4.6/10
4.7/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
5.4/10
5.5/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
5.2/10
5.2/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6/10
6.1/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
5.3/10
5.8/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
5.7/10
5.3/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
5.5/10
5.5/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
16.8" x 28.7" x 3.1"
17.2" x 28.8" x 2.9"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
18.4" x 28.7"
18.9" x 28.8"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
9.3 lbs
8 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
100 x 100
100 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
4.2/10
6.4/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
2.8/10
2.5/10
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
5.3/10
5.1/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
2.5/10
2.5/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
6.8/10
5.6/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
5.2/10
5.2/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
7.1/10
6/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6/10
6.3/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
5.5/10
7.7/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
2.5/10
3.9/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
5.5/10
5.5/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
6.2/10
5.9/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
5.7/10
6.3/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
5.7/10
5.7/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
7.9/10
4.8/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
4.1/10
3.7/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
4.5/10
3.5/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
10 W
10 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
No
No
DTS:X
DTS:X
No
No
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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.
About TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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