A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec TV team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Insignia F20 and the TCL S334, consider the following tradeoffs: If you favor gaming performance and input response, the TCL S334 is a stronger option as it performs better in these areas. For sports viewing, the TCL also has a slight edge, which would be beneficial if you watch a lot of live sports. It's also less expensive than the Insignia F20. However, if you prefer a brighter overall picture in sunny rooms, the Insignia F20 may be more suitable despite its higher price. The Insignia F20 also offers an additional HDMI port, which could be useful if you plan to connect multiple devices. 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 TCL S334 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Good reflections
Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.1
5.2
4.16/10
CONTRAST
4.25/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The TCL S334 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.1
5.2
4.16/10
CONTRAST
4.25/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
No
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL S334 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Insignia F20 and the TCL S334 have poor contrast ratios and lack a local dimming feature, which are crucial for deep blacks and image depth in movie scenes; they also struggle with black uniformity, resulting in inconsistent dark scenes. Both TVs show colors out of the box and have fairly wide viewing angles, yet they underperform in creating a broad color volume and maintaining gray uniformity, diminishing the vibrancy and consistency critical for cinematic content.
Sports
6.0
6.2
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
No
The TCL S334 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Both the Insignia F20 and TCL S334 are considered fair for watching sports; however, the Insignia F20 has poor response time which may result in motion blur during fast-paced scenes, while the TCL S334 offers a fair response time, providing a slightly smoother experience. The TCL S334 handles reflections well compared to the Insignia F20, making it the better choice in bright rooms, but both TVs have limited viewing angles, which can affect the image when viewed from the side.
Gaming
5.4
5.7
5.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
5.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
The TCL S334 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Insignia F20 and the TCL S334 are considered poor options for gaming because they both have slow response times and high input lag, which can lead to blurry images and a delay between player actions and on-screen reactions, respectively. Neither of these TVs offers a high refresh rate that would make fast-paced gaming smoother, further limiting their gaming performance.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
5.8
5.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The TCL S334 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The Insignia F20 (LCD) and TCL S334 (LCD) both have poor color gamut scores, which means they can't display a wide range of colors, making them less ideal for watching cartoons and animation which often rely on vibrant and varied colors. Additionally, the Insignia F20's poor score for "Colors Out of the Box" suggests that its default color settings might not be suitable without adjustment, whereas the TCL S334, with a better score in this category, may offer more accurate colors when first used.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.3
5.8
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The TCL S334 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
Bright Room
4.5
4.6
7.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.1/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The TCL S334 (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The Insignia F20 and TCL S334 both have poor SDR and HDR brightness, which means they're not as visible in well-lit environments. Additionally, while the TCL S334 handles reflections somewhat better than the Insignia F20, both are still challenged by a bright room, potentially affecting the viewing quality.
Cost
$200
$196
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Insignia F20 (LCD) has a price of $200 and the TCL S334 (LCD) costs $196.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect TV
Find your new TV
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Insignia F20 (LCD) and the TCL S334 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Insignia F20 (LCD) | TCL S334 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $196 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Insignia | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 3, 2023 | February 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 42F201NA23 | 43S334 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 42" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.5/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 2 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.6/10 | 4.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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" | 22.4" x 38.1" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.5" x 37.4" | 24.4" x 38.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 13 lbs | 14.8 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 | 4.3/10 | |
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 | |
Get a great deal on the Insignia F20 (LCD) or the TCL S334 (LCD)
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 TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
TV guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
FAQs
FAQs about TVs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec TVs team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest TV information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
385
TVs evaluated
33,110
TVs stats compiled
21
Proprietary TVs ratings developed
121,530
Recommendations made
18,230
Consumer hours saved
About the TV team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and TVs Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Jaime Roldán
TVs Expert
Jaime is a Colombia-based TV expert. He is an electronics engineer with 8 years of experience in the telecom sector and has been making TV recommendations for 12 years.
Featured in
