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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Hisense U8G is a midrange-priced LCD TV that typically costs much more than the Insignia F30 LCD TV. It provides a significantly better overall picture quality, with notable advantages in a bright room and for high-dynamic-range (HDR) content. It's also better for gaming due to lower input lag and higher responsiveness. On the other hand, the Insignia F30 comes at a budget price and while its overall picture quality is lower, it's still decent for casual viewing and can be a good choice if you're looking for a more affordable option. If you prioritize gaming, HDR content, and viewing in bright rooms, the Hisense U8G is the better choice, albeit at a higher cost. But, if you're on a tight budget and need a TV for a variety of content like news, movies, and occasional sports without particular focus on gaming or bright room performance, the Insignia F30 might be adequate for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8G (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Insignia F30 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
5.6
7.63/10
CONTRAST
4.29/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
5.3
7.63/10
CONTRAST
4.29/10
7.2/10
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 U8G (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G provides a superior movie and cinematic TV experience compared to the Insignia F30 due to its high contrast ratio, effective local dimming that enhances dark scene detailing, and better black uniformity which keeps dark scenes from looking washed out.
Gaming
8.3
5.6
8.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.8/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
2.5/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G provides a better gaming experience due to its very good response time and higher refresh rate of 120Hz, which means it can handle fast-moving content more smoothly than the Insignia F30, which has a lower response time and a refresh rate of only 60Hz, resulting in less fluid motion during games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
5.9
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.1/10
6.4/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G excels in displaying cartoons and animation thanks to its excellent colors right out of the box and a very good color gamut, which contribute to vibrant and varied colors on screen. In contrast, the Insignia F30 performs poorly in the same category because its colors out of the box only rate as very good, which suggests less color accuracy, and it has a poor color gamut, resulting in less rich and diverse colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
5.4
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G performs very well in upscaling and has very good SDR brightness, making it suitable for watching news and TV programs with clear, bright images. Meanwhile, the Insignia F30 is considered poor for these types of content, likely due to its lower performance in upscaling and significantly dimmer SDR image.
Bright Room
8.9
5.5
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.2/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
8.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
8.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U8G (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8G excels in bright rooms due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness levels, complemented by superior reflection handling, making it a better fit for well-lit environments than the Insignia F30, which has lower brightness and poorer reflection handling.
Cost
$1,205
$350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Hisense U8G (LCD) has a price of $1,205 and the Insignia F30 (LCD) costs $350.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.4
6.0
3.9/10
MOTION PROCESSING
2.5/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
8.8/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U8G (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8G has good response time and handles reflections very well, which makes it suitable for watching sports, although its viewing angles are limited which might be an issue if you often watch with a large group. In comparison, the Insignia F30 might not be as good at handling fast motion due to its poor response time and lack of motion processing, but it has better gray uniformity and wider viewing angles which are preferable for large gatherings.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Hisense U8G (LCD) | Insignia F30 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,205 | $350 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Insignia | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2021 | September 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8G | 65F301NA23 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Fire OS | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 8.1/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.1/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.4/10 | 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 4.1" | 33.5" x 57.6" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 35.4" x 57.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 46.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 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 | 7.6/10 | 4.3/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 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 | Yes, Bypass only | No | |
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Michael Gowan | August 2021
"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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