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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a more affordable option and don't mind sacrificing some picture quality and features, the Samsung N5300 could be suitable; however, it has no HDMI ports which might limit connectivity for modern devices. The Insignia F30, while a bit more expensive, has three HDMI ports and supports high dynamic range (HDR) content. Neither model performs exceptionally in bright rooms or for gaming. If HDR support and better connectivity are priorities over saving a bit on the upfront cost, then the Insignia F30 may be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F30 (LCD)
- The Insignia F30 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung N5300 (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung N5300 (LCD)
- Good motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
Key differences
Sports
6.0
6.7
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
7.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
4.3/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Samsung N5300 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung N5300 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.6
4.9
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
4.3/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
7.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Insignia F30 (LCD) and Samsung N5300 (LCD) are both poor for gaming, though the Insignia F30 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$300
$250
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The Insignia F30 (LCD) has a price of $300 and the Samsung N5300 (LCD) costs $250.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.6
5.6
4.21/10
CONTRAST
5.102564103/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
ADS / IPS
The Samsung N5300 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
5.3
4.21/10
CONTRAST
5.102564103/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Insignia F30 (LCD) and Samsung N5300 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
5.7
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.5/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
The Insignia F30 (LCD) and Samsung N5300 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4
5.6
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Samsung N5300 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
Bright Room
5.5
5.7
7.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.1/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung N5300 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
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How the Insignia F30 (LCD) and the Samsung N5300 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Insignia F30 (LCD) | Samsung N5300 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $250 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Insignia | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | June 1, 2018 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43F301NA22 | UN40N5300 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 40" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 0 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 21.9" x 37.7" x 3.1" | 20.9" x 36.3" x 2.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.8" x 37.7" | 21.8" x 36.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 17 lbs | 15.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 8 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 4.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 10 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | No | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Tom's guide
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 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.
About Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
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