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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a TV that offers better performance for gaming and as a monitor, the TCL S450R would be a preferable choice as it has a significantly lower input lag and better chroma 4:4:4 support which is important for clear text when used as a PC monitor. However, keep in mind that its overall picture quality is just fair, and it's not particularly bright which could be an issue in well-lit rooms. On the other hand, the Insignia F30 is slightly less expensive but it has poor overall picture quality and performs poorly in gaming. Its advantage is a good viewing angle due to the IPS panel, making it suitable for wide seating arrangements. Neither option excels in a bright room, but if cost-saving is your primary concern and you have varied seating positions, the Insignia could be suitable. If gaming and use as a monitor are more important to you, the TCL would be the better option despite being a bit more expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F30 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL S450R (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
6.5
4.21/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S450R (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
6.0
4.21/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S450R (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4
6.4
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL S450R (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$250
$270
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Insignia F30 (LCD) has a price of $250 and the TCL S450R (LCD) costs $270.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.0
6.1
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S450R (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.6
5.7
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The TCL S450R (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
6.0
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450R (LCD) to be only fair for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
5.5
6.0
7.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S450R (LCD) to be only fair for bright room, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
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How the Insignia F30 (LCD) and the TCL S450R (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Insignia F30 (LCD) | TCL S450R (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $270 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Insignia | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2021 | August 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 50F301NA22 | 50S450R | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.4/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
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) | 26" x 44.4" x 3.3" | 25.4" x 43.8" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 27.8" x 44.4" | 27.1" x 43.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 24.7 lbs | 18.3 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 | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 4.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 3/10 | |
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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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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