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Advantages of the Insignia F20 (LCD)
- The Insignia F20 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the LG C4 (OLED).
Advantages of the LG C4 (OLED)
- Very good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Very good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.1
9.0
4.16/10
CONTRAST
10/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBC
The LG C4 (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.1
9.2
4.16/10
CONTRAST
10/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
No
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C4 (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.0
8.5
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
5.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG C4 (OLED) is very good for sports, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
10.0
5.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
5.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
2.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
The LG C4 (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7
8.8
5.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
The LG C4 (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.3
9.0
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
8.0/10
The LG C4 (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
4.5
8.3
7.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
9.5/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
2.5/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The LG C4 (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the Insignia F20 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$150
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Insignia F20 (LCD) has a price of $150 and the LG C4 (OLED) costs $1,400.
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How the Insignia F20 (LCD) and the LG C4 (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Insignia F20 (LCD) | LG C4 (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $1,400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Insignia | LG | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 3, 2023 | March 1, 2024 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 42F201NA23 | OLED42C4 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 42" | 42" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 1080P | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | WebOS | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 5.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 4.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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" | 36.7" x 21.3" x1.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.5" x 37.4" | 36.7" x 22.7" x 6.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 13 lbs | 21.6 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 100 | 300 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 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.8/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
Get a great deal on the Insignia F20 (LCD) or the LG C4 (OLED)
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 LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
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