Insignia F40 Series NS-40F401NA26 39.5"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
What Buyers Say
Insignia F40 Series NS-40F401NA26 39.5"
The Insignia 40-inch Fire TV is generally praised as a great budget option, offering clear 1080p picture quality, easy setup, and lightweight design for under $150. However, a significant concern is reliability, with one reviewer experiencing random freezes and restarts, and another mentioning a loud buzzing noise before shutdown. Sound quality is considered average, and it lacks premium features like 4K, but for the price, most find it a solid value.
Pros
- Clear 1080p picture quality
- Easy and quick setup
- Lightweight design
- Great value for the price
- Smart Fire TV interface
Cons
- Random freezes and restarts
- Average sound quality
- Loud buzzing noise before shutdown
- Muffled factory volume settings
- Lacks 4K and premium features
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
The Sony BRAVIA 9 is praised for its exceptional brightness, vibrant colors, and deep contrast, making it a standout Mini-LED TV for movies, shows, and gaming. A few users noted minor blooming, limited viewing angles, and audio sync issues, while many say it rivals or surpasses OLED in bright rooms. The built-in speaker quality and sleek design also impressed buyers.
Pros
- exceptional brightness
- vibrant colors and deep contrast
- impressive HDR performance
- immersive built-in speakers
- sleek minimalist design
Cons
- minor blooming in high-contrast scenes
- limited viewing angles compared to OLED
- audio sync issues with voices
- no warranty information provided
- premium price tag
Scores
Specifications
| Insignia F40 Series NS-40F401NA26 39.5" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 39.5" | 85" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | DTS Virtual:X | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | — | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | — | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Fire TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 345W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 126 kWh★ | 759 kWh |
| Weight | 4.49 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Insignia F40 Series NS-40F401NA26 39.5"
- Strong smart (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (18th percentile)18th %ile
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Insignia F40 Series NS-40F401NA26 39.5"
No current pricing available
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 18 of 39 specs.
