If you're looking for the most cost-effective option, the Insignia F20 is significantly less expensive than the LG UP8000. However, the LG UP8000 has better overall qualities, such as fair motion processing and upscaling of lower resolution content, which are important if you enjoy watching sports or want a clearer image from non-HD channels. The LG UP8000 also offers superior sound quality with more speaker power, a higher color out of the box score, and supports HDR formats that the Insignia F20 does not. In brightly lit rooms, neither TV is ideal, but the LG has slightly better performance. If gaming is a priority, both TVs offer a 'Best in Class' input lag score but have poor overall gaming performance. Ultimately, it's a trade-off between saving money with the Insignia F20 or investing more in the LG UP8000 for a somewhat improved viewing experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F20 (LCD)
The Insignia F20 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG UP8000 (LCD).
Advantages of the LG UP8000 (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.1/10
5.7/10
4.16/10
CONTRAST
5.10/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) both have poor picture quality, though the LG UP8000 (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Sports
6.0/10
6.6/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.5/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the LG UP8000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.3/10
6.2/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.5/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The LG UP8000 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
4.5/10
5.9/10
7.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.5/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The LG UP8000 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the LG UP8000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
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The Insignia F20 (LCD) has a price of $200 and the LG UP8000 (LCD) costs $480.
"What we liked on this one was the very sharp 4K images it could display, its good up-scaling capabilities, nice viewing angles and extremely low input lag. Lastly the new webOS 6.0 is great even if it needs some time to get your bearings while the redesigned Magic Remote feels fresh even if functionality remains the same."
Get a great deal on the Insignia F20 (LCD) or the LG UP8000 (LCD)
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 LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
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