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Updated January 10, 2024·
If budget is a primary concern, the Insignia F30 is much less expensive and offers good value for basic TV watching needs. However, the Samsung Q80B, while more expensive, provides a significant boost in picture quality, especially in bright rooms, making it a better choice for a premium viewing experience, including movies and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F30 (LCD)
- The Insignia F30 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Q80B (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung Q80B (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
7.1
4.29/10
CONTRAST
5.33/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
6.4
4.29/10
CONTRAST
5.33/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.2/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 is considered poor for watching movies and cinematic TV mainly due to its low contrast and poor local dimming, which affect the depth of black levels and shadow detail. Conversely, the Samsung Q80B is rated fair as it has better contrast, effective local dimming, and black uniformity that enhance the viewing experience, though it still faces challenges with colors and viewing angles.
Sports
6.0
6.8
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung Q80B (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Insignia F30 has a fair response time, which is very important for sports, but struggles with reflections handling and has a narrow viewing angle; the Samsung Q80B also has a fair response time, fares better with reflections, but its motion processing and gray uniformity, which are important for sports viewing, are just adequate.
Gaming
5.6
8.2
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 has poorer response time and lacks a high refresh rate, which can lead to motion blur and less smooth gameplay, while the Samsung Q80B boasts very good response time and a higher refresh rate ensuring crisp and fluid visuals crucial for gaming. Furthermore, the Q80B comes with the lowest input lag, making it highly responsive to gaming inputs compared to the F30, which is essential for fast-paced and competitive gaming environments.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
7.6
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 exhibits poorer colors out of the box compared to the Samsung Q80B, meaning it doesn't display the vibrant and accurate colors needed for animated content without adjustment. Additionally, the Samsung Q80B has a better color gamut, allowing it to display a wider range of colors, which is crucial for the colorful and dynamic visuals typical in cartoons and animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4
7.8
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
5.5
7.4
7.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.4/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.7/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Samsung Q80B (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 struggles in bright rooms due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness and its fair score in handling reflections, whereas the Samsung Q80B is more suitable for such environments with very good SDR brightness, good HDR brightness, and also better performance against reflections. Additionally, while color performance is somewhat important, the Samsung Q80B has a good color volume and gamut which contribute to its overall superior display in well-lit conditions compared to the Insignia F30's poorer scores in those areas.
Cost
$320
$998
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Insignia F30 (LCD) has a price of $320 and the Samsung Q80B (LCD) costs $998.
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Spec Comparison
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| Insignia F30 (LCD) | Samsung Q80B (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Insignia | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | April 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65F301NA23 | QN65Q80B | |
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 | 8.6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 56.9" x 2.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 57.6" | 35.7" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 46.3 lbs | 53.1 lbs | |
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 | 5.3/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 24 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | No | |
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Insignia F30 (LCD)
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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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Matthew Murray | February 2023
"For most people its picture, sound, and price make it a midrange TV worth considering. HDR brightness was generally exceptional. Its viewing angles are shockingly good, among the very best we’ve seen recently from any non-OLED TV. For gamers input lag isn’t too shabby."
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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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