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Updated April 10, 2024·
If saving money is your main concern, the Insignia F20 is the more affordable option but has limitations, such as poor performance across all content types and a lack of HDR support, making it less suitable for enjoying movies or gaming. On the other hand, the Samsung CU8000, while more expensive, offers better performance in bright rooms and supports HDR formats including HDR10+ and HLG, which can enhance your viewing experience for movies and streaming content. Additionally, the Samsung has voice command capabilities and slightly better sound power, which could contribute to a more convenient and immersive experience if you're willing to invest more. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Insignia F20 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Samsung CU8000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.1
5.8
4.16/10
CONTRAST
4.92/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) both have poor picture quality, though the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Bright Room
4.5
5.9
7.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$200
$348
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Insignia F20 (LCD) has a price of $200 and the Samsung CU8000 (LCD) costs $348.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
5.1
5.3
4.16/10
CONTRAST
4.92/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
Sports
6.0
6.4
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.4
5.5
5.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
4.9/10
5.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.2/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
5.9
5.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.9/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Samsung CU8000 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.3
5.7
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Samsung CU8000 (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 CU8000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Insignia F20 (LCD) | Samsung CU8000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $348 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Insignia | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 3, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 42F201NA23 | UN43CU8000 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 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 | Unknown | |
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 | 4.9/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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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