If saving money is your top priority, the Insignia F30 would be the more cost-effective option. On the other hand, if you're interested in a slightly better picture for movies, sports, and general viewing, and additional features like HDR support formats such as Dolby Vision and HDR10+, the TCL S470G would be the better pick despite being somewhat more expensive. Both TVs may not perform well in bright rooms due to their poor bright room scores, and neither is particularly good for watching in the dark or for gaming. The TCL offers a wider color gamut, which might make the TV's colors seem more vibrant. If using voice commands and having the latest HDR formats matters to you, consider the TCL. However, if you're looking for the most affordable TV and don't mind the lack of advanced features and somewhat lower picture quality, the Insignia could suit your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD)
The Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the TCL S470G (LCD).
Advantages of the TCL S470G (LCD)
The TCL S470G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD).
Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.6/10
5.4/10
4.205128205/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3/10
5.0/10
4.205128205/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) and TCL S470G (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
10.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S470G (LCD) and Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
Gaming
5.6/10
5.6/10
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The TCL S470G (LCD) and Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8/10
5.7/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.4/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4/10
5.4/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The TCL S470G (LCD) and Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
Bright Room
5.5/10
5.3/10
7.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.3/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
Cost
$250
$260
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$250
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The Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) has a price of $250 and the TCL S470G (LCD) costs $260.
"On the bright side the S4 does have great viewing angles that can make it an excellent family TV. It has great color coverage, its input lag is extremely low, it supports Dolby Vision and comes with Google TV."
Get a great deal on the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) or the TCL S470G (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.
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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