Insignia F40 Series NS-40F401NA26 40"
Insignia
33 Overall Score
vs
Samsung M70H UN55M70HAFXZA 55"
Samsung
72 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Insignia F40 Series NS-40F401NA26 40"
68 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
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
Value for money 4
Picture quality 4
Ease of setup 4
Reliability 2
Sound quality 4
Design weight 3
Samsung M70H UN55M70HAFXZA 55"
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Specifications
| Insignia F40 Series NS-40F401NA26 40" | Samsung M70H UN55M70HAFXZA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 39.5" | 55" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | Pure Spectrum Color |
| Motion Tech | DTS Virtual:X | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | — | Crystal Processor 4K |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | — | HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Fire TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Not Applicable |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay | SmartThings |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | — | 20W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | — |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 30W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 126 kWh★ | 189 kWh |
| Weight | 4.49 kg★ | 10.21 kg |
Pros & Cons
Insignia F40 Series NS-40F401NA26 40"
- 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
Samsung M70H UN55M70HAFXZA 55"
- Strong hdr (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong display (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong picture quality (78th percentile)
Pricing
Insignia F40 Series NS-40F401NA26 40"
No current pricing available
Samsung M70H UN55M70HAFXZA 55"
Verdict
Winner: Samsung M70H UN55M70HAFXZA 55"
Scores 72 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 38 specs.
