The Insignia F30 is often significantly less expensive than the Vizio V-Series, making it a budget-friendly choice. However, the Vizio V-Series offers better overall picture quality, especially in dark rooms, and is superior for watching movies and series. If you plan to use the TV in bright rooms, both are fairly similar, but the Insignia might not perform as well in very sunny conditions due to its lower bright room score. For gaming, both TVs are similar, but the Insignia has a slightly lower gaming score. The Vizio also supports advanced HDR formats like Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HLG, which the Insignia does not, providing a richer viewing experience for HDR content. Both have similar sound quality, but the Vizio has double the speaker power of the Insignia. If you prioritize a better picture and HDR support and are willing to spend more, go for the Vizio V-Series. If you're on a strict budget and want a good all-rounder, the Insignia F30 may be a more sensible choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F30 (LCD)
Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series (LCD)
Good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6/10
6.8/10
4.21/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3/10
6.3/10
4.21/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8/10
7.0/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4/10
6.3/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$270
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The Insignia F30 (LCD) has a price of $270 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $390.
"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."
"Vizio's cheapest 4K HDR TV packs in a lot for a low price. The voice control via the remote works well, about as well as Roku's version on devices that have it. So if you know your way around a TV menu, or want to be able to dial in the picture even on an inexpensive TV, the Vizio is the better choice"
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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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