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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize better picture quality for movies and gaming along with higher contrast for deeper blacks in darker settings, the Hisense U6K could be a great choice. However, it's more expensive than the Insignia F30. The Insignia F30 is more budget-friendly but offers lower picture quality and contrast, meaning it might not be the best for dark room viewing. Both are limited when it comes to bright room viewing, with the Hisense performing slightly better. The Hisense U6K also has a more advanced speaker setup including Dolby Atmos, making it a better fit if you value sound quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U6K (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
Advantages of the Insignia F30 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.5
5.6
7.25/10
CONTRAST
4.29/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.2
5.3
7.25/10
CONTRAST
4.29/10
5.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.5/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6K is better for watching movies and cinematic TV because it offers high contrast and effective local dimming, which results in deeper blacks and better shadow detail, critical for a good movie-watching experience. In contrast, the Insignia F30 struggles with lower contrast and poor local dimming, leading to washed-out blacks that can detract from viewing in dark scenes.
Gaming
6.6
5.6
6.7/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.8/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
2.5/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6K provides a better gaming experience because it has a fair response time and very good input lag, which are crucial for fast-paced gaming, whereas the Insignia F30 offers poor response time despite having very good input lag, which means it is less responsive and may not keep up with rapid game movements as smoothly.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
5.9
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
7.9/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.1/10
6.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6K is better for watching cartoons and animation because it reproduces colors more accurately straight out of the box and has a very good color gamut, which allows it to display a wider range of colors vividly. In comparison, the Insignia F30, despite its very good score for colors out of the box, has a poor color gamut which results in a more limited color range, making it less suitable for content like cartoons that often use bright and varied colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.5
5.4
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6K is better suited for watching news and TV programs because it has good upscaling quality and higher SDR brightness, enhancing the clarity and visibility of content. On the other hand, the Insignia F30 falls short in these regards with poor SDR brightness and lower upscaling quality, which can result in less clear images, especially when the content does not have a high native resolution.
Bright Room
6.9
5.5
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.2/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U6K (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U6K performs better in bright rooms mainly because it has higher SDR and HDR brightness levels compared to the Insignia F30, meaning it can better overcome ambient light. While both models have fair performance in handling reflections, the significant difference in brightness makes the Hisense U6K more suitable for well-lit environments.
Cost
$690
$450
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Hisense U6K (LCD) has a price of $690 and the Insignia F30 (LCD) costs $450.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.0
6.0
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
2.5/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U6K (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U6K and the Insignia F30 are both evaluated as fair for watching sports, with the Hisense U6K having fair response time, motion processing, and handling reflections, and the Insignia F30 falling behind with a poor response time but offering slightly better viewing angles and gray uniformity. The trade-off involves a choice between somewhat smoother motion on the Hisense and a slightly more consistent picture from different angles with the Insignia, noting that neither TV excels at either feature but may perform adequately for casual viewing.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U6K (LCD) | Insignia F30 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$690 | $450 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Insignia | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | September 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U6K | 65F301NA23 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Fire OS | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.3/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.1" x 57.1" x 3.1" | 33.5" x 57.6" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.1" | 35.4" x 57.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 43.4 lbs | 46.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 400 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 24 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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"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 Hisense
Hisense, a Chinese TV manufacturer, entered the US market in approximately 2011 and has since acquired TV divisions from various companies such as Toshiba, Sharp, Hitachi, and NEC. Currently ranking as the fourth largest vendor in terms of sales volume, Hisense aims to capture a wide range of TV budget segments. They offer exceptional value with TVs that often outperform their competitors at similar price points, making them a compelling choice for consumers. In the US, they use Google TV as their smart TV software which provides the largest app selection and a very modern user interface, however it is not as user friendly as the software from other vendors.
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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