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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a more affordable option, the Insignia F20 might suit you. However, it's not as well-suited for dark room viewing or a very bright room. The Sony X95K, on the other hand, offers a superior visual experience for a higher price. It performs exceptionally well in both dark and bright rooms and has better overall picture quality. If features like high-quality sound, advanced gaming performance, and premium build are important to you, and you're willing to invest more, the Sony X95K would be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F20 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Sony X95K (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.1
8.0
4.16/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.1
8.0
4.16/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F20 struggles with contrast and lacks local dimming, leading to poor black uniformity, which is detrimental to movie and cinematic TV watching experiences where dark scenes are common. In contrast, the Sony X95K excels in these areas with superior contrast, effective local dimming, and better black uniformity, alongside more accurate colors and a wider color volume, making it ideal for viewers who prioritize a more immersive cinematic experience.
Sports
6.0
8.0
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
5.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K displays sports with more clarity due to its superior motion processing and response time, making fast actions look smoother, while its effective handling of reflections and wider viewing angles make it more suitable for group viewing in various lighting conditions. On the other hand, the Insignia F20, despite having good gray uniformity, falls short in these key areas, resulting in a lower overall sports viewing experience.
Gaming
5.4
8.2
5.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
5.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F20 offers poor performance for gaming primarily due to its slow response time and high input lag, not ideal for fast-paced games where timing is crucial, whereas the Sony X95K delivers very good gaming performance with a fast response time and low input lag, making it better suited for a responsive gaming experience. Additionally, the Sony X95K has a higher refresh rate, supporting smoother motion during gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
8.7
5.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95K provides a very good color experience out of the box and displays a wide range of colors effectively, which makes it ideal for vibrant cartoon and animation viewing, while the Insignia F20 offers good colors straight out of the box but struggles with color gamut and volume, resulting in less impressive visual performance for the same content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.3
9.1
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95K excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and offers excellent SDR brightness, making it ideal for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs even in well-lit environments. In contrast, the Insignia F20 struggles with these aspects as it has poor performance in upscaling, SDR brightness, and out-of-the-box color quality, leading to a less satisfying viewing experience for this type of content.
Bright Room
4.5
9.5
7.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F20 struggles in bright rooms due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness and poor reflection handling, which can make the picture appear dim and washed out. In contrast, the Sony X95K excels in bright conditions, offering excellent brightness that ensures a clear and vivid image, along with very good management of reflections.
Cost
$200
$1,788
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Insignia F20 (LCD) has a price of $200 and the Sony X95K (LCD) costs $1,788.
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How the Insignia F20 (LCD) and the Sony X95K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Insignia F20 (LCD) | Sony X95K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $1,788 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Insignia | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 3, 2023 | May 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 42F201NA23 | XR-65X95K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 42" | 65" | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.5" x 37.4" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 13 lbs | 70.8 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 100 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 4.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 10 W | 60 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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