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Updated April 10, 2024·
If price is your primary concern, the Insignia F20 offers a budget-friendly option, but with sacrifices in overall picture quality and performance across various content types like gaming, sports, and movies. For a brighter room, the Samsung AU8000, while more expensive, provides better reflection handling and is more suitable, though it too falls short in dark rooms. The AU8000 also delivers better upscaling for lower resolution content and has a lower input lag, which is preferable for gaming. Each TV supports different HDR formats with the AU8000 offering a bit more in that area, but neither are strong contenders for high-quality HDR content. If budget takes precedence and your viewing conditions are flexible, the Insignia could fit your needs, but if you're willing to invest more for a better viewing experience in a variety of settings, the Samsung AU8000 would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F20 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Samsung AU8000 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.1
6.6
4.16/10
CONTRAST
6.71/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.1
5.9
4.16/10
CONTRAST
6.71/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.9/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Sports
6.0
6.5
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
7.1/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
6.9
5.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.1/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.3
6.7
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
4.5
6.3
7.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$200
$378
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Insignia F20 (LCD) has a price of $200 and the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) costs $378.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
5.8
5.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
5.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Samsung AU8000 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
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How the Insignia F20 (LCD) and the Samsung AU8000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Insignia F20 (LCD) | Samsung AU8000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $378 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Insignia | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 3, 2023 | March 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 42F201NA23 | UN43AU8000 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 42" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.5/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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" | 22" x 38" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.5" x 37.4" | 23.6" x 38" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 13 lbs | 18.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 100 | 200 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 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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USA Today
Michael Desjardin | April 2023
"To put it directly: you’d never see a mid-range 4K TV hitting this black levels half a decade ago. AU8000 plays the part of a higher-end TV thanks to its sleek design. If you’re upgrading to a smart TV for the first time, the software is a great way to dip your toes in the streaming water."
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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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