Insignia F50 Series NS-43F501NA26 43"
Samsung Q8F QN65Q8FAAFXZA 65"
What Buyers Say
Insignia F50 Series NS-43F501NA26 43"
The Insignia Fire TV 4K is widely praised for its excellent value, sharp picture quality, and seamless Fire TV integration. Users highlight the convenience of built-in streaming apps and Alexa voice control, though some note the built-in speakers are average. Overall, it is seen as a budget-friendly powerhouse that outperforms its price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp 4K picture quality
- Built-in Fire TV with streaming apps
- Alexa voice control
- Lightweight and easy to handle
Cons
- Average built-in speakers
- Blacks not as deep as premium models
Samsung Q8F QN65Q8FAAFXZA 65"
The Samsung 65" Q8F Series QLED 4K TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks. Users praise the smart Tizen interface, AI features like auto brightness adjustment, and the sleek design. While most reviews are highly satisfied, a few promotional reviews lack detail, and one user noted the remote is small and easy to lose.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Smart Tizen interface
- AI features like auto brightness
- Sleek and modern design
Cons
- Small remote easy to lose
- Some promotional reviews lack detail
Scores
Specifications
| Insignia F50 Series NS-43F501NA26 43" | Samsung Q8F QN65Q8FAAFXZA 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | 100% Color Volume |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | None | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | HDR Compatible | Q4 AI Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Fire TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay | SmartThings |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa | Google Home, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | — | 20W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | — |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 200x300 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 165W★ | 1001W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 165 kWh★ | 324 kWh |
| Weight | 5.84 kg★ | 20.68 kg |
Pros & Cons
Insignia F50 Series NS-43F501NA26 43"
- Strong smart (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile)
- Below average display (13th percentile)13th %ile
Samsung Q8F QN65Q8FAAFXZA 65"
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong display (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.