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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need a basic TV, the Insignia F20 might suit your needs, but its picture quality and performance across various content types such as movies, sports, and gaming are not impressive. It also struggles in bright rooms and may not be suitable if you’re looking for a significant upgrade. On the other hand, the LG C2 offers superior picture quality, excels in dark room settings, has excellent performance for gaming, and supports advanced HDR formats like Dolby Vision, which enhances movie and series watching experiences. Though it's at a higher price point, the LG C2 would be well-suited for a variety of uses including as a bright room TV and for those who want a more immersive and responsive gaming experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F20 (LCD)
- The Insignia F20 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG C2 (OLED).
Advantages of the LG C2 (OLED)
- Good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Excellent viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.1
8.7
4.16/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBC
The LG C2 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.1
9.1
4.16/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C2 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.0
8.4
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
5.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.4/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C2 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
8.9
5.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
5.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
The LG C2 (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
8.6
5.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.4/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
The LG C2 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.3
8.8
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.4/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The LG C2 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
4.5
7.5
7.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.3/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.4/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.2/10
The LG C2 (OLED) is good for bright room, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$200
$1,237
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Insignia F20 (LCD) has a price of $200 and the LG C2 (OLED) costs $1,237.
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How the Insignia F20 (LCD) and the LG C2 (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Insignia F20 (LCD) | LG C2 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $1,237 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Insignia | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 3, 2023 | March 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 42F201NA23 | OLED42C2 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 42" | 42" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | webOS | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.2/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 21.1" x 37.4" x 3.2" | 21.3" x 36.7" x 1.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.5" x 37.4" | 22.7" x 36.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 13 lbs | 19.8 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 100 | 300 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 8 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 4.2/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.8/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 10 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | No | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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David Katzmaier | November 2022
"The C2 offers image quality that's a clear step above any non-OLED TV I've seen. The C2 is rare among high-end TVs in that all four of its HDMI ports support 4K/120, great for hard-core gamers with multiple next-gen devices. The C2 is plenty bright enough for just about any viewing environment. It also outperforms QLED TVs like the Samsung QN90B and TCL 6-Series. That's why I consider the LG C2 the best high-end TV for the money of 2022."
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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 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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