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If you are looking for a budget-friendly option, the TCL S355 could be a suitable choice as it is less expensive. However, it’s important to note that both the TCL S355 and the Insignia F30 have poor performance in overall picture quality, which may not be ideal for movie enthusiasts or if you prefer a vivid display. The Insignia F30 offers slightly better performance for watching sports content and has very good gray uniformity, which can be beneficial for viewing scenes with large areas of similar color. In terms of upscaling and motion processing, both TVs do not perform well, which could be a drawback if you watch older, lower-resolution content or fast-action sports and games. As for their ability to handle bright rooms, both TVs have poor scores, implying that neither is particularly well-suited for brightly lit environments. If you plan to use your TV as a monitor, the Insignia F30 supports 4K resolution and has fair scores for chroma subsampling, which may provide a better experience than the TCL S355. Both TVs have sound quality that is not exceptional, so you might consider external speakers or a soundbar for improved audio. Ultimately, if saving money is your top priority and you're not overly concerned with picture performance, the TCL S355 may be the way to go. Otherwise, the Insignia F30 offers a few perks in gray uniformity and potential use as a monitor that could make it worth the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F30 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL S355 (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
5.3
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.4/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.7/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.5/10
The Insignia F30 (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation, though the Insignia F30 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Bright Room
5.5
4.7
7.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Insignia F30 (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) are both poor for bright room, though the Insignia F30 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cost
$300
$168
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The Insignia F30 (LCD) has a price of $300 and the TCL S355 (LCD) costs $168.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.6
5.3
4.21/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Insignia F30 (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
5.2
4.21/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.1/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
No
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Insignia F30 (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
Sports
6.0
6.1
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.6/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
No
The TCL S355 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.6
5.5
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.6/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
The Insignia F30 (LCD) and TCL S355 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4
5.6
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The TCL S355 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
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How the Insignia F30 (LCD) and the TCL S355 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Insignia F30 (LCD) | TCL S355 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $168 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Insignia | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | August 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43F301NA22 | 40S355 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 40" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Roku TV | |
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 | 5.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.6/10 | 4.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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" | 20.4" x 35.6" x 2.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.8" x 37.7" | 22.7" x 35.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 17 lbs | 13.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 100 x 100 | |
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 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 10 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | No | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | 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 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 TCL
TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.
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