Insignia F40 Series NS-40F401NA26 39.5"
LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55"
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
LG C5 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 F40 Series NS-40F401NA26 39.5" | LG C5 OLED55C5PUA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 39.5" | 55" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1500 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | DTS Virtual:X | OLED Motion |
| Processor | — | Alpha 9 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | — | 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 | Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 133W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 126 kWh★ | 246 kWh |
| Weight | 4.49 kg★ | 14.11 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
LG C5 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 F40 Series NS-40F401NA26 39.5" offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 22 of 42 specs.
