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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and need a basic TV, the Insignia F20 may save you money, but it has poor performance across the board, which means it's not ideal for movies, sports, gaming, or bright rooms. On the other hand, the Sony X85K costs more but offers good overall picture quality, gaming performance, and sports viewing experience. It's also better for varied lighting conditions since it performs fairly well in dark rooms and very well in bright environments. If you desire better audio, visuals, and overall experience, and can afford to invest more, the Sony X85K is a better choice. If cost is your primary concern for basic viewing needs, then consider the Insignia F20. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F20 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Sony X85K (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.1
7.2
4.16/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X85K (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.1
6.4
4.16/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.0
7.4
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
5.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
7.5
5.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
5.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
8.5
5.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.3
8.2
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
4.5
7.4
7.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$200
$598
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Insignia F20 (LCD) has a price of $200 and the Sony X85K (LCD) costs $598.
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How the Insignia F20 (LCD) and the Sony X85K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Insignia F20 (LCD) | Sony X85K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $598 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Insignia | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 3, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 42F201NA23 | KD-43X85K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 42" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.2/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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" | 22.2" x 37.9" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.5" x 37.4" | 24.7" x 37.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 13 lbs | 22.5 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 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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 Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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