Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 57.5"
Insignia QF Series NS55-UQFL26 54.5"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 57.5"
The Samsung TV is generally well-received for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and great value for the price. Many users praise the crystal-clear resolution and easy setup, with some highlighting the convenience of smart home integration and free Samsung channels. However, a recurring complaint is the slow and laggy user interface, which can freeze between menus and apps, and the remote control is widely criticized for being unresponsive. A few users also noted motion blur during fast-action scenes like sports, and one reviewer mentioned the TV only lasted four years.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors and brightness
- Great value for the price
- Easy setup and installation
- Smart home integration
Cons
- Slow and laggy user interface
- Unresponsive remote control
- Motion blur during fast scenes
- Difficult setup for home page
- Lack of SP/DIF port
Insignia QF Series NS55-UQFL26 54.5"
Overall, users are highly satisfied with this Insignia QLED Fire TV, praising its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and strong brightness for the price. The Fire TV interface is fast and easy to use, and setup is straightforward. A few minor issues were noted, such as occasional HDMI-CEC detection problems with Apple TV and the need to restart the TV. Despite these, the value for money is considered outstanding, with many recommending it for gaming and streaming.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Strong brightness
- Great value for money
- Easy setup
Cons
- Apple TV detection issue
- Requires restart sometimes
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 57.5" | Insignia QF Series NS55-UQFL26 54.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 57.5" | 54.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | — |
| Processor | Crystal Processor 4K | HDR Compatible |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | Auto Game Mode | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Amazon Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 125W★ | 140W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 239 kWh | 140 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.02 kg | 8.98 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 57.5"
- Strong smart (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Strong hdr (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Insignia QF Series NS55-UQFL26 54.5"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong audio (78th percentile)
- Below average display (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 64 overall, wins 0 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 37 specs.