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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Insignia F30 is a budget option that is generally less expensive, better for cartoons and animation, and has low input lag, making it suitable for casual gaming. However, it struggles in dark rooms due to low contrast. The Vizio V-Series '22 costs more but offers better overall picture quality, including improved dark room and bright room performance, and supports advanced HDR formats like Dolby Vision. If you're looking for a better viewing experience for movies or in varying lighting conditions and can afford to spend more, the Vizio V-Series '22 would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F30 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Insignia F30 (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
6.2
4.21/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
6.7
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
9.1/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 struggles with cartoons and animation due to a poorer color gamut, despite having very good colors out of the box, which makes it less vibrant compared to the Vizio V-Series '22 that offers excellent colors out of the box with the same limitations in color gamut. The Vizio also has a fair color volume compared to the Insignia F30, meaning it can display a wider range of colors at different luminance levels, enhancing the viewing experience for animated content.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
5.3
5.8
4.21/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Insignia F30 struggles with black uniformity and has a low contrast ratio, which results in grayer blacks that hinder movie viewing, and while it fares somewhat well with colors out of the box, it falls short in tweaking the depth of those colors due to limited color volume. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series '22, despite having a better contrast ratio, lacks local dimming to enhance that contrast in darker scenes and shares a similar weakness in color volume and black uniformity, impairing its ability to deliver a rich cinematic experience.
Sports
6.0
6.0
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Insignia F30 is considered fair for watching sports as it has decent reflection handling but the response time and motion processing are not well-suited for fast-paced action, which can be a drawback for sports enthusiasts. Similarly, the Vizio V-Series '22 is rated fair for sports viewing because it, too, has acceptable reflection handling, yet its response time could be better, leaving some fast-moving scenes with a blur, and while it includes motion processing capabilities, they may not adequately smooth out fast sequences.
Gaming
5.6
5.8
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Insignia F30 and the Vizio V-Series '22 are both considered poor choices for gaming; this is due to their slower response times and lower refresh rates, which can result in motion blur and a lack of smoothness in fast-paced games. Additionally, although they both have very good input lag, which is beneficial for responsiveness, the overall gaming experience is hampered by the other mentioned factors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4
5.7
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
The Insignia F30 struggles with SDR brightness, making it less suitable in bright rooms and can deliver substandard upscaling of lower resolution content, which affects the quality when watching regular TV programs. Although the Vizio V-Series '22 also has issues with SDR brightness and might not appear as bright in well-lit environments, it generally provides better color out of the box, meaning colors may look more accurate without additional adjustments.
Bright Room
5.5
5.9
7.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
Cost
$250
$238
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Insignia F30 (LCD) has a price of $250 and the Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) costs $238.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Insignia F30 (LCD) | Vizio V-Series '22 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $238 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Insignia | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 2, 2021 | August 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 50F301NA22 | V505M | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | SmartCast | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
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) | 26" x 44.4" x 3.3" | 25.2" x 43.7" x 2.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 27.8" x 44.4" | 27.6" x 43.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 24.7 lbs | 18.8 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 4.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 10 W | 18 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes | |
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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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