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The Insignia F30 has a lower price, making it a budget-friendly choice. However, it may not perform as well in a brightly lit room and might have a less impressive movie-watching experience compared to some alternatives. On the other hand, the Vizio MQ6 '23 costs more but offers better performance in bright rooms and higher quality for movie enthusiasts. If you watch lots of movies and have a well-lit room, you may find the Vizio MQ6 '23 to be a better fit. If cost is a primary concern and you mostly watch TV shows or news in darker environments, the Insignia F30 may suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F30 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
7.4
4.21/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
7.3
4.21/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.4/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 has lower contrast, worse local dimming, and poorer black uniformity compared to the Vizio MQ6 '23, which diminishes its performance while watching movies and cinematic TV, where these factors are more pronounced. While the Insignia has very good colors out of the box, the superior contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity of the Vizio make it a better choice for a cinematic experience despite its slightly less impressive colors out of the box.
Gaming
5.6
6.5
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 has a poorer response time compared to the Vizio MQ6 '23, which means it doesn't handle fast-moving scenes as well, making it less ideal for gaming. Both TVs have very good input lag performance; however, the better response time of the Vizio makes for a smoother gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
7.4
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 TV generally displays colors out of the box less accurately and has a limited color gamut compared to the Vizio MQ6, which means the Vizio provides more vibrant and true-to-life colors for cartoons and animation. While the Insignia performs adequately on gray uniformity and contrast, its shortcomings in color reproduction significantly impact the viewing experience of colorful content like animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4
7.1
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 has a lower upscaling quality and less vibrant colors out of the box, making it less suitable for watching news and TV programs where clear image quality and accurate colors are beneficial. The Vizio MQ6 '23, in contrast, provides better upscaling of lower-resolution content and displays colors more accurately straight out of the box, enhancing the viewing experience for such content.
Bright Room
5.5
6.3
7.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 struggles in bright rooms due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness which can't overcome glare, and only fair reflection handling, making it less suitable for well-lit environments. On the other hand, the Vizio MQ6 '23, with its good SDR brightness and fair reflection handling, performs better in bright rooms, although its HDR brightness is still poor, which might hinder the viewing experience of HDR content in well-lit areas.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.0
6.2
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
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
7.0/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Insignia F30 has a slower response time and less effective motion processing compared to the Vizio MQ6 '23, making fast-paced sports scenes less smooth on the Insignia. Additionally, the Vizio has a better handle on reflections and wider viewing angles, ensuring that the game remains visible from different seating positions and in rooms with multiple light sources, whereas the Insignia might struggle more with reflections and limited viewing angles.
Cost
$300
$298
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The Insignia F30 (LCD) has a price of $300 and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) costs $298.
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Spec Comparison
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| Insignia F30 (LCD) | Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $298 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Insignia | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 43F301NA22 | M43Q6M | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" | 21.9" x 37.7" x 2.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 23.8" x 37.7" | 24.2" x 37.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 17 lbs | 16.31 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 100 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 10 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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 Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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