The Amazon Omni Series is typically much more expensive than the Insignia F30, but it offers better overall picture quality and brightness in both dark and bright rooms. If a robust gaming and sports viewing experience is important for you, the Amazon Omni series would also be more suitable. It does not, however, have great sound quality, which could be improved with external speakers.
The Insignia F30, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly and has a slightly better gaming score. However, its performance in dark environments is not as strong as the Amazon Omni Series. If you primarily watch news, talk shows, and reality TV, the Insignia might suffice, and it has a slightly more powerful built-in speaker system.
Both TVs have a similar type of screen and number of HDMI ports. Neither stand out for motion processing, and both have limited HDR capabilities, with the Amazon Omni Series supporting Dolby Vision and HLG, while the Insignia only supports HLG. If cost is a significant factor and you are in a well-lit room watching various content, including animated shows, the Insignia F30 could work well for you. If you are willing to invest more for better picture quality and darker room performance, consider the Amazon Omni Series. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon Omni Series (LCD)
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Insignia F30 (LCD).
Advantages of the Insignia F30 (LCD)
Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.1/10
5.6/10
7.38/10
CONTRAST
4.29/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0/10
5.4/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni Series is better for watching news and TV programs than the Insignia F30 because of its superior upscaling quality, which makes lower resolution content look clearer, and its reasonable SDR brightness that ensures good visibility in most lighting conditions. Conversely, despite the Insignia F30 having more vivid colors straight out of the box, its lower upscaling capability and dimmer SDR brightness make it less suitable for these types of content.
Bright Room
6.3/10
5.5/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.2/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni Series performs better in a bright room due to higher SDR brightness and handling reflections better than the Insignia F30, which exhibits lower SDR brightness and is not as adept at reducing glare. However, both TVs have limitations with color performance and contrast that may affect the viewing experience in bright environments.
Cost
$720
$450
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has a price of $720 and the Insignia F30 (LCD) costs $450.
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Amazon Omni Series TV struggles with cinematic content due to poor contrast, lack of local dimming, and subpar black uniformity, which compromise deep blacks and shadow details. In contrast, the Insignia F30 shows weak contrast and black uniformity, along with better viewing angles, but it still falls short in providing the rich, immersive viewing experience expected for movies and cinematic TV.
Sports
5.8/10
6.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
2.5/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Insignia F30 (LCD) to be only fair for sports, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor for watching sports because it has a slower response time which can make fast movements look blurry and it handles reflections poorly, making it less suitable for bright rooms. The Insignia F30 (LCD), while still not excellent, is fair for sports as it has a better viewing angle and better gray uniformity, which helps when watching with a group or if you're off-center from the TV.
Gaming
5.6/10
5.6/10
6.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
2.5/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Amazon Omni Series and Insignia F30 are considered poor for gaming because both have relatively slow response times, leading to blurring during fast-paced action, and although input lag performance is very good, ensuring minimal delay between controller and on-screen action, the overall motion handling capabilities are lacking. Neither TV supports a high refresh rate which could enhance smoother visuals, limiting their ability to provide an optimal gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8/10
5.9/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
5.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.1/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Insignia F30 (LCD) and Amazon Omni Series (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The Amazon Omni Series struggles with cartoons and animation due to poor colors out of the box and a limited color gamut, which affects the vibrancy and accuracy required for animated content. Similarly, the Insignia F30 exhibits a poor color gamut and lacks color volume, leading to less vivid and flat animation colors, despite having very good colors out of the box.
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How the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) and the Insignia F30 (LCD) compare to other TVs
"If you want a competent budget screen with some handy features, the Amazon Omni TV delivers an experience that punches well above its price tag. You’ll also get the benefit of Fire TV’s new UI right out of the box. It’s clean and simple to understand, plus it puts content first. In the picture-quality department, the Amazon Omni is a surprising star among some of its dimmer, less colorful rivals."
"Still one of the best bargain TVs. The best feature remains its quick and responsive implementation of Fire TV OS and all the goodies that come with it. Having Alexa inside the Insignia 4K Ultra HD Fire TV Edition brings a lot of value, from voice control of TV functions to access to your smart home devices."
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About Amazon
Amazon, the largest online retailer in North America, has forged partnerships with TCL and Hisense to produce white-label TVs incorporating their Fire OS software. These Amazon-branded TVs typically compete in the low-end and mid-range segments, offering compelling price points. Leveraging their strong reputation, Amazon has swiftly built brand trust in the TV market despite being relatively new to it. To enhance their popularity, these TVs integrate features from the Amazon ecosystem, including Alexa, providing users with a seamless and interconnected TV experience.
About Insignia
Insignia is an in-house brand from BestBuy. It offers a range of TV sets that are lower-end and smaller size. They are manufactured in China by Hisense, which is another TV brand. Insignia TVs use Amazon's Fire OS as the smart TV software, providing users with a highly user-friendly experience.
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