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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Insignia F30 is more budget-friendly and will cost you less but it offers a lower overall picture quality compared to the Vizio P-Series. The Vizio P-Series has a better performance in bright rooms and darker environments, making it suitable for a wide range of lighting conditions. It also has superior gaming features, which may be important if you plan to play video games. For watching movies and TV shows, the Vizio delivers better picture quality, but the Insignia may suffice if your budget is tight. Keep in mind, the Insignia has limitations in darker scenes and may not be as immersive in a dark room setting. If you highly value gaming performance and are watching in various room conditions, and you're willing to pay more for these benefits, the Vizio P-Series is a strong choice. If, however, you are on a tight budget and can compromise on picture quality and gaming experience, the Insignia F30 may be the more economical option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F30 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
7.9
4.29/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3
7.7
4.29/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 has lower contrast, poor local dimming, and subpar black uniformity, making it less suitable for movies and cinematic TV, which require deep blacks and high contrast for a rich viewing experience. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series offers high contrast, effective local dimming, and better black uniformity, translating to superior picture quality that enhances the movie-watching experience.
Gaming
5.6
7.7
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 is considered poor for gaming due to having a poor response time and very good input lag, while the Vizio P-Series is considered good for gaming with a fair response time and good input lag; faster response times and lower input lags are crucial for smoother gameplay and quicker reactions.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9
8.3
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30's performance is considered poor when watching cartoons and animation primarily because of its poor color gamut, which limits the range of colors it can display, and its 'very good' rating for colors out of the box may not accurately represent the vivid colors typically used in such content. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series is found to be very good for cartoons and animation, likely due to its very good color gamut, allowing for a wider and more accurate range of colors, and despite its good score for colors out of the box, it still presents a more colorful and vibrant image suitable for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4
7.2
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
The Insignia F30 struggles with upscaling and has poor SDR brightness, making it less suitable for watching news and TV programs, especially in well-lit rooms. In comparison, the Vizio P-Series offers very good SDR brightness and upscaling, with better color performance out of the box and a wider color gamut, providing a more vivid and clear picture for standard viewing content.
Bright Room
5.5
8.9
7.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Insignia F30 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$320
$998
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Insignia F30 (LCD) has a price of $320 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.0
6.4
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
5.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Insignia F30 has weaker motion processing and a slower response time, which could lead to blur during fast sports scenes, while its wider viewing angles make it easier for groups to watch. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series manages reflections better, providing a clearer picture in bright rooms, but with narrower viewing angles that might limit the view for some spectators.
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Spec Comparison
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| Insignia F30 (LCD) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Insignia | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65F301NA23 | P65Q9-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 5.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.4" x 57.6" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 46.3 lbs | 53.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 300 | 400 x 200 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 24 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, 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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Brian Westover | October 2021
"We were even more pleased to see that performance had improved across the board, with the display offering better color, brightness, and shorter lag times than the already excellent Roku model. Color accuracy was great right out of the box. The TCL 5-Series Google TV becomes a great option for demanding gamers."
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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 Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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