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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and looking for a basic television experience, the Insignia F20 could serve your needs since it is generally less expensive than the Samsung N5200. However, if you're someone who values better quality control or might occasionally watch content in a bright room, the Samsung N5200 offers a better bright room viewing experience. Neither TV is particularly well-suited for dark room viewing, gaming, or watching sports as they both have poor overall picture quality. It's also worth noting that while the Insignia F20 has more HDMI ports, it may not matter much if you don't plan to connect multiple devices. Neither set will deliver a high-quality audio experience due to limited speaker power and lack of advanced audio formats support. Both have relatively good reflections handling, which could be a positive aspect if your viewing area has some ambient light. Ultimately, the decision may come down to whether you are willing to pay a bit more for slightly better quality control and bright room performance with the Samsung N5200. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F20 (LCD)
- The Insignia F20 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung N5200 (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung N5200 (LCD)
- Good motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.1
5.6
4.16/10
CONTRAST
5.102564103/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
ADS / IPS
The Samsung N5200 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) both have poor picture quality, though the Samsung N5200 (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Sports
6.0
6.7
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
7.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
4.3/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Samsung N5200 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Bright Room
4.5
5.7
7.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.1/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung N5200 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the Samsung N5200 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$200
$248
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Insignia F20 (LCD) has a price of $200 and the Samsung N5200 (LCD) costs $248.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
5.1
5.3
4.16/10
CONTRAST
5.102564103/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung N5200 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
Gaming
5.4
4.9
5.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
5.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
4.3/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
7.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Insignia F20 (LCD) and Samsung N5200 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
5.7
5.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.5/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
The Insignia F20 (LCD) and Samsung N5200 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.3
5.6
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Samsung N5200 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
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How the Insignia F20 (LCD) and the Samsung N5200 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Insignia F20 (LCD) | Samsung N5200 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $248 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Insignia | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 3, 2023 | August 2, 2019 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 42F201NA23 | UN40N5200 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 42" | 40" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 0 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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" | 20.9" x 36.3" x 2.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.5" x 37.4" | 21.8" x 36.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 13 lbs | 15.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 100 | 200 x 200 | |
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 | 5.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 10 W | 20 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 Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
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