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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Insignia F30 is a budget-friendly option, performing reasonably for gaming and animations, yet struggles with uniformity in dark scenes and is not as bright in well-lit rooms. Alternatively, the Samsung Q60C, positioned at a higher price range, offers improved sports viewing, better dark room watching, and more vibrant colors out of the box. It also has a slightly better angle for viewing and sound quality. However, despite its higher cost, its performance gain might justify the investment, especially for those prioritizing sports and better performance in bright rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F30 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Samsung Q60C (LCD)
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Very good motion processing
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
7.5
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 struggles with animation because it has a poor color gamut, leading to less vibrant and accurate colors, whereas the Samsung Q60C performs better due to its good color gamut which contributes to more lively and accurate colors for animated content. Additionally, colors out of the box are very good for the Insignia F30, whereas they're good for the Samsung Q60C, which suggests less need for calibration with the Insignia, but the superior color gamut of the Samsung offers a better overall color experience for cartoons and animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4
6.8
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 struggles with upscaling lower resolution content and falls short in SDR brightness, making it less ideal for watching news and TV programs, whereas the Samsung Q60C is better at upscaling and has a higher SDR brightness, offering a clearer picture for these types of content.
Bright Room
5.5
6.5
7.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 struggles in bright rooms due to its poor SDR brightness and fair reflection handling, which makes it difficult to maintain clear visibility in sunny conditions. In contrast, the Samsung Q60C performs better because of its good SDR brightness and reflection handling, though its HDR brightness is still poor, affecting the display of high dynamic range content in well-lit environments.
Cost
$320
$749
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Insignia F30 (LCD) has a price of $320 and the Samsung Q60C (LCD) costs $749.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.6
6.0
4.29/10
CONTRAST
5.55/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Q60C (LCD) to have only fair picture quality, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
5.5
4.29/10
CONTRAST
5.55/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
2.9/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Insignia F30 struggles with black uniformity which is vital for watching movies and cinematic TV in dark scenes, resulting in grayer blacks and less immersive viewing. The Samsung Q60C, while having slightly better contrast, has poor viewing angles which means the picture quality degrades when viewed from the side, affecting shared viewing experiences.
Sports
6.0
6.5
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Insignia F30 and Samsung Q60C both have subpar response times, affecting their ability to display fast-moving sports without blur or ghosting. They also struggle with wide viewing angles and handling reflections, which can be problematic in bright rooms or when watching with a group from different positions.
Gaming
5.6
5.7
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
30.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
The Samsung Q60C (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Insignia F30 and Samsung Q60C both have less than ideal response times and are equipped with 60Hz screens, which are not optimal for fast-paced gaming, potentially causing motion blur and not as smooth of an experience. However, the Samsung Q60C stands out with lower input lag, making it more responsive to gaming inputs than the Insignia F30, but neither are particularly designed for a high-performance gaming experience.
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Spec Comparison
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| Insignia F30 (LCD) | Samsung Q60C (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $749 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Insignia | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | April 5, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65F301NA23 | QN65Q60C | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Tizen | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.5" x 57.6" x 3.6" | 32.7" x 57.1" x 1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 57.6" | 34.3" x 57.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 46.3 lbs | Unknown | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 400 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 4.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 4.1/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 24 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Tom's guide
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 Samsung
Samsung, a South Korean electronics manufacturer, holds the title of being the largest global TV vendor in terms of units sold. They offer a diverse lineup of TV products that cater to various budget ranges. A notable achievement in recent years is the development of Quantum Dots, a technology that enhances color reproduction, resulting in richer and more vibrant hues. Samsung TVs are well-regarded for their high manufacturing quality and user-friendly software, making them an excellent choice for consumers seeking an intuitive viewing experience.
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