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If you're looking for higher overall picture quality and better performance for gaming, the Hisense U8K is a better choice, and it also has great speakers. However, it is more expensive. On the other hand, if you're on a budget and want a TV that costs less while still providing decent performance, the Insignia F30 is a considerable option. The Hisense U8K also has better performance in bright rooms, supports more advanced features like HDR, and has a higher refresh rate which is good for fast-paced content. The Insignia F30, despite its lower price, will not perform as well under these conditions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense U8K (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent 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
8.7
5.6
8.21/10
CONTRAST
4.29/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
5.3
8.21/10
CONTRAST
4.29/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
8.6
5.6
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.8/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
2.5/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K is better for gaming due to its fair response time and good input lag, which results in little motion blur and quick onscreen reactions to input, whereas the Insignia F30 has poor response time, causing more motion blur, and very good input lag, which, despite being responsive, is not sufficient to compensate for its slower response time. Additionally, the Hisense U8K's higher refresh rate contributes to smoother gameplay compared to the Insignia F30's standard rate.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
5.9
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
9.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
8.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.1/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K delivers a more vibrant and accurate watching experience for cartoons and animations due to its excellent color out of the box and very good color gamut, both enhancing the vibrancy and range of colors displayed. In contrast, the Insignia F30 performs poorly in these areas, which can result in less vivid and accurate colors, decreasing the quality of the viewing experience for colorful content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
5.4
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K excels in upscaling and SDR brightness, making it very good for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs by delivering clearer images and better visibility in various lighting conditions. In contrast, the Insignia F30 performs poorly in these areas, leading to subpar image quality and brightness that may affect the viewing experience of similar content.
Bright Room
9.7
5.5
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.2/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Hisense U8K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense U8K is better for a bright room because it has excellent SDR and HDR brightness and very good reflection handling, ensuring clear visibility even in well-lit environments. In contrast, the Insignia F30 performs poorly in both SDR and HDR brightness and only offers fair reflection handling, which can result in a washed-out image with more noticeable reflections in bright conditions.
Cost
$898
$320
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Hisense U8K (LCD) has a price of $898 and the Insignia F30 (LCD) costs $320.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.3
6.0
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
2.5/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Hisense U8K (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense U8K has fair response times and motion processing which might make fast-moving sports scenes less smooth, and although it manages reflections well, its narrower viewing angles can be a drawback if you often watch with a large group spread around the room. On the other hand, the Insignia F30 offers wider viewing angles that better accommodate group viewing, but its inferior motion processing and reflections handling can detract from the sports-watching experience, especially in a bright room.
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How the Hisense U8K (LCD) and the Insignia F30 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense U8K (LCD) | Insignia F30 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $320 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Insignia | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2023 | September 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65U8K | 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 | 8.3/10 | 6.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.3/10 | 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 57.2" x 3" | 33.5" x 57.6" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.5" x 57.2" | 35.4" x 57.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 56.4 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 | 8.2/10 | 4.3/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 24 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | 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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