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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are on a tighter budget and want to save money, the Insignia F30 could be a good choice; however, it has lower performance in a dark room and overall picture quality. For better picture quality and performance when watching sports, as well as a higher build quality, the Samsung CU7000 is preferable, but it comes at a higher cost. Both TVs offer decent gaming experiences and are equipped with three HDMI ports, but the Insignia F30 falls short in terms of supporting high dynamic range (HDR) content compared to the Samsung CU7000, which supports more HDR formats. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F30 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
6.2
4.21/10
CONTRAST
5.82/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
5.8
4.21/10
CONTRAST
5.82/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Insignia F30 suffers when watching movies and cinematic TV due to its low contrast, lack of local dimming, and poor black uniformity, making dark scenes appear grayish and washed out. Similarly, the Samsung CU7000 struggles with movie content because its modest contrast and poor local dimming prevent it from displaying deep blacks, which is crucial for a good cinematic experience.
Sports
6.0
6.6
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Insignia F30, an LCD TV, struggles with reflections handling and motion processing, which affects the viewing experience during sports where fast movements are common. On the other hand, the Samsung CU7000, also an LCD TV, has better reflection handling and motion processing capability but still exhibits limitations with response time and viewing angles that could undermine the clarity of sports programs.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4
6.0
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 is rated poorly for watching news and TV programs because it has weak SDR brightness and low scores for upscaling and colors out of the box, which means it fails to vividly display standard content and might not optimize lower-resolution sources well. In contrast, the Samsung CU7000, while also not excelling, fares somewhat better due to its fair SDR brightness and stronger upscaling abilities, which helps in presenting clearer and brighter images for the same type of content.
Cost
$300
$258
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The Insignia F30 (LCD) has a price of $300 and the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) costs $258.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.6
6.0
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.5/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
30.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung CU7000 (LCD) to be only fair for gaming, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 has a poor response time, which may lead to motion blur during fast-paced gaming, while the Samsung CU7000 offers a fair response time, making it better for gaming with crisper motion clarity. Both TVs have low input lag, which is good for gaming responsiveness, but the Insignia's performance in response time significantly limits its gaming appeal compared to the Samsung.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
5.7
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.6/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Insignia F30 (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The Insignia F30 and Samsung CU7000 both have poor color gamut, affecting the vibrancy and range of colors displayed, which is crucial for animated content. Additionally, the Insignia F30 has a very good score for colors out of the box, implying better initial color accuracy, while the Samsung CU7000 has a fair score, indicating a need for potential color adjustments for optimal viewing.
Bright Room
5.5
5.8
7.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The Insignia F30 struggles in bright rooms because it has poor SDR and HDR brightness, coupled with only fair reflection handling capabilities. In comparison, the Samsung CU7000 also faces difficulties in bright environments with its fair SDR brightness and poor reflection handling, not handling reflections as well as the Insignia F30.
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How the Insignia F30 (LCD) and the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Insignia F30 (LCD) | Samsung CU7000 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $258 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Insignia | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | April 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43F301NA22 | UN43CU7000 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.4/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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" | 22" x 38" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.8" x 37.7" | 24.7" x 38" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 17 lbs | 17.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 4.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 4.1/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 10 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
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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