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Updated April 10, 2024·

If you're looking for an affordable TV and your viewing environment is generally bright, the Insignia F20 might be suitable since it's a budget TV and offers a good viewing angle. However, the picture quality, especially in dark rooms, would not be impressive, and its performance for gaming, sports, and movies is quite limited. On the other hand, the LG B1 OLED, while pricier, provides excellent performance for all content types including sports, movies, and gaming, with very good picture quality in both dark and bright rooms, superb colors, and best-in-class contrast. It's more suited if you're a movie enthusiast or gamer who values a high-quality viewing experience. The LG B1 also supports advanced features like Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos which the Insignia doesn't, enhancing the overall experience with better sound and image quality. Keep in mind, OLED screens can suffer from permanent burn-in, which might be a concern if static images are displayed for long periods. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Insignia F20 (LCD)
  • The Insignia F20 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG B1 (OLED).
Advantages of the LG B1 (OLED)
  • Good for bright room
  • Very good for dark room
  • Very good for gaming
  • Very good 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

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Picture Quality

5.1
42F201NA23
OLED55B1
8.4
4.16/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.1/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBC
The LG B1 (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) has poor picture quality.

Movies & TV

5.1
42F201NA23
OLED55B1
8.9
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 B1 (OLED) is very good for movies & TV, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.

Sports

6.0
42F201NA23
OLED55B1
8.3
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
7.0/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG B1 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is only fair.

Gaming

5.4
42F201NA23
OLED55B1
8.9
5.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
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
6.7/10
The LG B1 (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.

Cartoons & Animation

5.7
42F201NA23
OLED55B1
8.1
5.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.1/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.1/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.6/10
The LG B1 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.

News, Talk, & Other TV

5.3
42F201NA23
OLED55B1
8.5
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The LG B1 (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.

Bright Room

4.5
42F201NA23
OLED55B1
7.0
7.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.1/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.6/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.2/10
The LG B1 (OLED) is good for bright room, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.

Cost

$200
42F201NA23
OLED55B1
$1,200
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The Insignia F20 (LCD) has a price of $200 and the LG B1 (OLED) costs $1,200.
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How the Insignia F20 (LCD) and the LG B1 (OLED) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Insignia F20 (LCD)LG B1 (OLED)
Insignia F20 (LCD)LG B1 (OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$200
$1,200
Brand
InsigniaLG
Release Date
October 3, 2023March 1, 2021
Full name
42F201NA23OLED55B1
Screen Size
42"55"
Screen Resolution
1080P4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
Fire OSwebOS
Sound Quality Score
5.5/107.8/10
NextGen Ready
NoNo
HDMI Ports
34
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
5.2/108.4/10
Bright Room Score
4.6/107/10
Gaming Score
5.4/108.9/10
Movies & TV Score
5.2/109/10
Sports Score
6/108.3/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
21.1" x 37.4" x 3.2"27.8" x 48.3" x 1.8"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
23.5" x 37.4"29.3" x 48.3"
Weight without Stand
13 lbs41.7 lbs
VESA Mount
200 x 100300 x 200

DISPLAY

Color Depth
8 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
NoYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
NoYes
Contrast
4.2/1010/10
Local Dimming
2.8/1010/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.02.2
Speaker Power
10 W40 W
Dolby Atmos
NoYes
DTS:X
NoNo

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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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