If you're on a budget, the Insignia F30 2024 is the more affordable choice, but its overall picture quality, especially in a bright room, is not as good as Samsung's. For avid gamers, sports enthusiasts, or anyone looking for better performance in mixed lighting conditions, the Samsung QN85B is the superior option, offering excellent performance for sports and gaming as well as a bright room experience. However, it comes at a higher price. The Samsung also excels at color performance and has better motion processing capabilities, making it a better choice for movie watching and general content consumption, but keep in mind that the Insignia may be a more cost-effective solution if your needs are more basic and budget is a top concern. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD)
The Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Samsung QN85B (LCD).
Advantages of the Samsung QN85B (LCD)
Excellent for bright room
Good for dark room
Very good for gaming
Good for movies & TV
Good for sports
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Very good for use as monitor
Good for upscaling
Very good motion processing
Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6/10
7.5/10
4.294871795/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3/10
7.3/10
4.294871795/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.7/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.0/10
7.1/10
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
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is good for sports, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
5.6/10
8.2/10
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9/10
8.0/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.9/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.2/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4/10
8.2/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
5.5/10
9.2/10
7.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The Samsung QN85B (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$350
$1,199
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) has a price of $350 and the Samsung QN85B (LCD) costs $1,199.
"Particularly key to this is the fact that black levels are unusually good, on a level we haven’t seen from any IPS TV before. Build quality is impressive too, with a gleaming silver metallic frame and stand, and enough heft to suggest plenty of quality innards. High dynamic range content jumps off the screen with enough luminosity and intensity to really sell what makes HDR special."
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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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