If you're on a tight budget and looking for the most affordable option, the Insignia F30 could save you money. However, it offers poor performance across the board including picture quality and gaming, which might not be satisfying if you're looking for a good all-around TV experience. The Toshiba C350LU costs more, but it has better color performance right out of the box and supports additional HDR formats like Dolby Vision and HLG, which could enhance your viewing experience with more vibrant colors and better contrast in supported content. Neither TV is particularly well-suited for bright rooms or offers great sound quality, so you may want to consider adding external speakers and placing the TV away from direct light. Additionally, the Toshiba C350LU offers voice commands for accessibility which could be convenient if that feature appeals to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F30 (LCD)
The Insignia F30 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Toshiba C350LU (LCD).
Advantages of the Toshiba C350LU (LCD)
The Toshiba C350LU (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Insignia F30 (LCD).
Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.6/10
5.5/10
4.21/10
CONTRAST
3.711538462/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Insignia F30 (LCD) and Toshiba C350LU (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3/10
5.2/10
4.21/10
CONTRAST
3.711538462/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.3/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Insignia F30 (LCD) and Toshiba C350LU (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
Sports
6.0/10
6.2/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Toshiba C350LU (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.6/10
5.7/10
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
The Toshiba C350LU (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8/10
5.9/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
10.0/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Toshiba C350LU (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4/10
5.7/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Toshiba C350LU (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
Bright Room
5.5/10
5.9/10
7.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.9/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Toshiba C350LU (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
Cost
$250
$260
$150
$200
$250
$300
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The Insignia F30 (LCD) has a price of $250 and the Toshiba C350LU (LCD) costs $260.
"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."
Get a great deal on the Insignia F30 (LCD) or the Toshiba C350LU (LCD)
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.
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