The Hisense U7G offers much better overall picture quality and significantly higher performance for gaming. It also has better performance in dark rooms and bright rooms, thanks to its higher contrast and local dimming features. However, it typically comes with a higher price tag.
In contrast, the Insignia F30 is a budget-friendly option with moderate performance in picture quality and gaming. It's suitable for bright rooms but not as strong in dark room performance due to its lower contrast and lack of local dimming. It's also less expensive than the U7G.
If superior picture quality and gaming performance are what you seek and you're okay with a higher price, the Hisense U7G is a better choice. If you are on a tighter budget and need a TV for casual viewing in bright rooms, the Insignia F30 may suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U7G (LCD)
Good for bright room
Good for dark room
Very good for gaming
Good for movies & TV
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Good for cartoons & animation
Good for use as monitor
Good for upscaling
Advantages of the Insignia F30 (LCD)
Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.6/10
5.6/10
7.75/10
CONTRAST
4.29/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U7G (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.4/10
5.3/10
7.75/10
CONTRAST
4.29/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
8.0/10
5.6/10
7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.8/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
2.5/10
70.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7G is better suited for gaming due to its higher refresh rate of 120Hz and better response times, enabling smoother motion and less blur during fast-paced action, whereas the Insignia F30, with its 60Hz refresh rate and poorer response time, may exhibit more motion blur and isn't as responsive. Additionally, although both TVs have good input lag performance, the more advanced gaming features of the Hisense U7G, like its higher refresh rate, make it more suitable for serious gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
7.7/10
5.9/10
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
6.4/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.1/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7G is favored for cartoons and animation due to its higher contrast, which makes colors pop, and its wider color gamut, which offers a richer range of colors. Conversely, the Insignia F30 falls short in animation viewing because despite its commendable colors out of the box, it has a limited color gamut, resulting in less vibrant colors and a less engaging viewing experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.1/10
5.4/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
7.7/10
5.5/10
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
7.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U7G (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U7G performs well in bright rooms, with very good SDR brightness and good HDR brightness, along with fair handling of reflections, which helps maintain picture quality in well-lit environments. In contrast, the Insignia F30 struggles with poor SDR and HDR brightness, and despite having fair reflection handling, it falls short in maintaining visibility in bright rooms.
Cost
$698
$350
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$400
$600
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The Hisense U7G (LCD) has a price of $698 and the Insignia F30 (LCD) costs $350.
The Hisense U7G (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U7G has a better response time and motion processing, which would make fast-moving sports scenes look smoother, and its ability to handle reflections is fair but matched by the Insignia F30, which also manages reflections fairly. While the Insignia F30 has a wider viewing angle, making it a better choice if you often watch with a large group spread out across the room, the Hisense U7G's higher response time score indicates less motion blur, a factor that may be more noticeable when watching sports. Both TVs display some issues with gray uniformity, which is only somewhat important, but this might be perceived during sports viewing when displaying large areas of uniform color like a field.
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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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