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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Insignia F20 is much less expensive and may suffice for basic TV watching; however, it has lower performance in bright rooms and for high-quality content like movies and gaming. The Vizio P-Series, while much more expensive, offers significantly better picture quality, performance in bright rooms, and features for gaming and high-quality movie watching. If budget is a concern and your viewing needs are modest, the Insignia F20 could serve you well. However, if you're investing in a premium viewing experience, especially in well-lit spaces, and you enjoy gaming or watching high-definition movies, the Vizio P-Series is a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F20 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.1
7.9
4.16/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.1
7.7
4.16/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F20 has poor contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, reducing the quality of movie and cinematic TV scenes, especially in dark conditions. Conversely, the Vizio P-Series offers good contrast and local dimming with better black uniformity, enhancing the depth and detail crucial for enjoying movies and cinematic content.
Gaming
5.4
7.7
5.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
5.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F20 (LCD) is considered poor for gaming because it scores poorly in both response time and input lag, which are crucial for a smooth gaming experience. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is rated as good for gaming, likely due to better response time and lower input lag, enabling a more responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
8.3
5.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
The Vizio P-Series delivers very good color gamut and volume, making cartoons & animations vibrant, while the Insignia F20, with poor scores in these areas, shows these types of content with less vivid colors. Moreover, the Vizio P-Series has better out-of-the-box color accuracy, enhancing the overall viewing experience for colorful content when compared to the Insignia F20.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.3
7.2
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F20 has poor SDR brightness and poor upscaling, which makes it less suitable for watching news and talk shows in bright rooms or with lower resolution content. Conversely, the Vizio P-Series offers very good SDR brightness and better upscaling, resulting in clearer and more vibrant images for these types of programs, especially in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
4.5
8.9
7.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$200
$998
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Insignia F20 (LCD) has a price of $200 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.0
6.4
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
5.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Insignia F20 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Insignia F20 has a poor response time which may result in motion blur during fast-paced sports scenes, and its poor handling of reflections can be troublesome in bright rooms. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series offers fair response time, reducing motion blur, but also has a limited viewing angle which might affect visibility from the sides.
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Spec Comparison
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| Insignia F20 (LCD) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Insignia | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 3, 2023 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 42F201NA23 | P65Q9-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 42" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.5" x 37.4" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 13 lbs | 53.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 100 | 400 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 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 10 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | No | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Brian Westover | October 2021
"We were even more pleased to see that performance had improved across the board, with the display offering better color, brightness, and shorter lag times than the already excellent Roku model. Color accuracy was great right out of the box. The TCL 5-Series Google TV becomes a great option for demanding gamers."
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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 Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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