Choosing between the Insignia F30 and the LG UP7000 depends on your preferences and budget. The Insignia F30 is less expensive and has better sound quality, making it a cost-effective choice if you're on a tight budget. It also has a higher score for Cartoons & Animation.
On the other hand, the LG UP7000 is slightly more expensive but offers better performance for watching sports and news. Additionally, it has a marginally higher Bright Room Score, which could make it preferable if you often watch TV in well-lit rooms. Both are LED IPS TVs with 4k resolution but lack HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support. The LG UP7000 also supports HLG, which could improve your HDR viewing experience if you have HLG content. Keep in mind that both options lack local dimming, which affects their dark room performance.
In summary, if you're looking to save money and enjoy animated content with better sound, go for the Insignia F30. If you're willing to spend a bit more for better sports viewing and a slightly enhanced bright room experience, consider the LG UP7000. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F30 (LCD)
Good viewing angle
Advantages of the LG UP7000 (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Key differences
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4/10
5.9/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The LG UP7000 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV, though the LG UP7000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Insignia F30 and LG UP7000 both have limitations that make them less ideal for news and talk shows; the Insignia F30 has subpar upscaling which is crucial for clear delivery for lower resolution content, and its poor SDR brightness can result in a dimmer picture in bright rooms. Similarly, the LG UP7000 also struggles with SDR brightness and although it has decent upscaling, it lacks features like local dimming and a wide color gamut that contribute to better picture quality.
Cost
$320
$620
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$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Insignia F30 (LCD) has a price of $320 and the LG UP7000 (LCD) costs $620.
The Insignia F30 (LCD) and LG UP7000 (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3/10
5.1/10
4.29/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.1/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Insignia F30 (LCD) and LG UP7000 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Insignia F30 has poor black uniformity, fair contrast, and no local dimming, resulting in less depth and detail in dark scenes, which is crucial for movies and cinematic content. Similarly, the LG UP7000 has poor black uniformity, poor contrast, and lacks local dimming, making it unable to display rich, true blacks, reducing the overall picture quality for cinematic viewing, which both are considered inadequate.
Sports
6.0/10
6.5/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
6.0/10
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
6.8/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The LG UP7000 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Insignia F30 and LG UP7000 both have their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to watching sports; the Insignia F30 has a fair response to motion but struggles with screen reflections, which can be bothersome in bright rooms, while the LG UP7000 has a slightly better response to motion, but similarly has difficulty with reflections and a more restrictive viewing angle which can impact group viewing. Gray uniformity is only somewhat important, but neither TV excels here either, which can affect the appearance of a sports field on screen.
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
6.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The LG UP7000 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Insignia F30 and the LG UP7000 both have poor response times, making fast-moving content appear blurry, which is detrimental for gaming. However, the LG UP7000 has a better input lag performance compared to the Insignia F30, potentially providing a slightly more responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9/10
5.6/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.2/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Insignia F30 (LCD) and LG UP7000 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The Insignia F30's poor performance in cartoons and animation is attributed to its poor color gamut and fair color volume, which impact the vividness and accuracy of colors, making animated content less vibrant. Similarly, the LG UP7000 also falls short in these areas with a poor color gamut and poor color volume, resulting in less than stellar presentation of colorful animated scenes.
Bright Room
5.5/10
5.9/10
7.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The LG UP7000 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The Insignia F30 and LG UP7000 both have subpar performance in bright rooms due to their poor SDR and HDR brightness, with the Insignia barely surpassing the LG in SDR brightness alone. Additionally, both TVs struggle with reflections, only achieving a fair score, which can affect viewing quality in well-lit environments.
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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 LG
LG, a prominent TV brand from Korea, has played a significant role in popularizing OLED TVs. OLED technology is hailed as the future of TV technology. Their TVs employ WebOS, a proprietary smart TV software that not only offers seamless functionality but also includes gaming-specific features, earning praise from players worldwide. Often regarded as the gateway to unparalleled viewing experiences, LG's mid-range OLEDs come highly recommended, making them a worthwhile investment for those willing to stretch their budget for superior quality.
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