Insignia F50 Series NS-50F501NA26 50"
Insignia
49 Overall Score
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Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
Sony
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Insignia F50 Series NS-50F501NA26 50"
No customer feedback yet
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Sony A90K OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and excellent motion handling, especially for gaming and streaming. Users praise its responsive Google TV interface and solid build, though some note the high price and that competitors like LG C2 or Samsung S95B may offer better value for certain uses. A few initial complaints about skin tones and motion smoothing were later retracted after proper calibration, highlighting the TV's learning curve.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- Great motion handling for gaming
- Responsive Google TV interface
- Solid build quality
Cons
- High price compared to competitors
- Not ideal for bright rooms
- Initial skin tone issues before calibration
- Motion smoothing artifacts at higher settings
- Sound not comparable to dedicated audio systems
Picture quality 8
Motion handling 5
Value for money 5
Smart tv interface 4
Build quality 3
Sound quality 3
Scores
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Specifications
| Insignia F50 Series NS-50F501NA26 50" | Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 49.5" | 48" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | XR OLED Contrast Pro |
| Color Gamut | — | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Motion Tech | DTS Virtual:X | X-Motion Clarity |
| Processor | HDR Compatible | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 8.5 ms★ |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Fire TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay | Miracast, Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa | Google Home, Amazon Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | DTS Digital Surround |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300mm x 300mm |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 199 kWh | 162 kWh★ |
| Weight | 9.02 kg★ | 13.43 kg |
Pros & Cons
Insignia F50 Series NS-50F501NA26 50"
- Strong smart (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Insignia F50 Series NS-50F501NA26 50"0.162score per dollar
vs
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"0.056score per dollar
Insignia F50 Series NS-50F501NA26 50" offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 38 specs.
