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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Insignia F30 is a budget-friendly option and performs decently for a variety of content, but it's not the best in bright rooms or for dark-room viewing. If price is a major factor, the Insignia could serve well for general use, but for a higher-quality viewing experience especially in varied lighting conditions, the TCL is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F30 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL QM8 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
8.5
4.29/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
8.3
4.29/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 lacks contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, leading to a poor movie-watching experience, particularly with darker scenes not appearing as deep and immersive. In contrast, the TCL QM8 offers excellent contrast, effective local dimming, and superior black uniformity, making it well-suited for movies, as it delivers deeper blacks and a more cinematic picture.
Sports
6.0
6.5
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the TCL QM8 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Insignia F30's wider viewing angles may better accommodate a large group watching sports, but its weaker motion processing and reflection handling could diminish the clarity of fast-moving plays. Conversely, the TCL QM8's stronger motion processing and reflection handling make it a better option for clear viewing during dynamic sports scenes, though its narrower viewing angles might limit the view for those sitting off to the side.
Gaming
5.6
8.3
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
8.9
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4
6.8
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 falls short in upscaling and SDR brightness, making it less suitable for watching news and TV programs in brighter rooms or with lower resolution content. In contrast, the TCL QM8 offers better performance in these areas due to its superior SDR brightness and contrast, delivering clearer and more vibrant images in a variety of viewing conditions.
Bright Room
5.5
9.9
7.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 struggles with brightness in both standard and high dynamic range content, resulting in poor performance when watching TV in bright rooms, and it has only fair reflection handling, which can be problematic with direct light sources. Conversely, the TCL QM8 excels in bright rooms due to its best-in-class brightness for both SDR and HDR and superior reflection handling, making it a better choice for well-lit environments.
Cost
$340
$998
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Insignia F30 (LCD) has a price of $340 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $998.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Insignia F30 (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$340 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Insignia | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65F301NA23 | 65QM850G | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.6/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 57.6" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 46.3 lbs | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 300 x 400 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 24 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Yes, Bypass only | |
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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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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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