Insignia F50 Series NS-43F501NA26 43"
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
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
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
The LG OLED C5 55" receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent brightness. Users praise its sleek design, fast interface, and solid value for a premium OLED experience. However, several reviewers note weak built-in audio and a remote that lacks a dedicated mute button, which are the main drawbacks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness for OLED
- Sleek and thin design
- Fast and intuitive interface
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Remote lacks mute button
- AI features lacking
- No mute button on remote
Scores
Specifications
| Insignia F50 Series NS-43F501NA26 43" | LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | None | OLED Motion |
| Processor | HDR Compatible | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.10000000149011612 ms★ |
| VRR | — | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Fire TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x300 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 165W | 133W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 165 kWh★ | 246 kWh |
| Weight | 5.84 kg★ | 14.11 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
LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA 55"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Insignia F50 Series NS-43F501NA26 43" offers 6.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 18 of 42 specs.
