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Updated January 10, 2024·
If budget isn't your primary concern and you're looking for better overall performance, the TCL Q6 is a good choice as it offers higher picture quality, especially in bright rooms, and additionally has better color representation. It also includes support for a wider range of HDR formats like HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG, which can enhance your viewing experience for movies and streaming content. On the other hand, if you are looking for an option that is easier on the wallet, the Insignia F30 comes at a lower cost. It still performs decently, particularly for cartoons and animation, but it may not be as impressive in dark or very bright room conditions. The Insignia F30 also lacks the advanced HDR support found in the TCL Q6. Keep in mind that for darker rooms or gaming, neither TV may be the best option, but both should suffice for general viewing, with the TCL Q6 having a slight edge in quality. Both have limited audio capabilities, so you might consider external speakers for better sound. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F30 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
6.9
4.29/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
5.9
4.29/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the TCL Q6 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
6.6
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30's performance watching cartoons is hindered by its poor color gamut which affects the range of colors displayed, despite having very good colors out of the box, meaning initial color accuracy is high. The TCL Q6, however, offers a good color gamut but poorer colors out of the box, yet its overall fair color volume and contrast contribute to better rendering of animated content..
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4
6.2
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 is less suitable for watching news and TV programs because it has a poor upscaling ability and SDR brightness, which are very important for such content, and its color accuracy out of the box and contrast are not impressive.
Bright Room
5.5
7.2
7.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL Q6 (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, which means it doesn't get very bright, and its fair reflection handling, which might not sufficiently reduce glare. On the other hand, the TCL Q6 is suitable for bright rooms as it has very good SDR and good HDR brightness, allowing it to overcome ambient light, but has poor reflection handling, which could be an issue in highly reflective spaces.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.0
6.2
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Insignia F30 and TCL Q6 are both adequate for sports, with the Insignia F30 offering better viewing angles which benefits group watching, while the TCL Q6 handles reflections slightly more effectively, which is an advantage in bright rooms. However, they both have limitations in motion processing and response time, which can result in motion blur during fast-paced games.
Gaming
5.6
5.8
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
19.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Insignia F30's poor response time makes it less ideal for gaming as it can result in motion blur during fast-paced games, while both the Insignia F30 and TCL Q6 have higher input lag, leading to a delay between a user's actions and what's displayed on the screen – a critical factor for time-sensitive gaming experiences.
Cost
$340
$348
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
The Insignia F30 (LCD) has a price of $340 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $348.
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How the Insignia F30 (LCD) and the TCL Q6 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Insignia F30 (LCD) | TCL Q6 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$340 | $348 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Insignia | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65F301NA23 | 65Q650G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 57.6" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 46.3 lbs | 33.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | No | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 4.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 3.5/10 | |
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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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."
TCL Q6 (LCD)
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Michael Gowan | July 2023
"If you’re looking for a good overall viewing experience without spending a lot, the TCL Q6 fits the bill. With its good color reproduction, the image on the screen will do just fine, especially for HDR content."
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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 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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