If you're on a budget, the Insignia F30 2024 is significantly more affordable and may suffice for basic TV watching needs, but its overall picture quality, particularly in dark and bright rooms, as well as its gaming, sports, movies, and HDR performance are not on par with higher-end models. The Sony A95L, on the other hand, offers superior picture quality across all types of content, from sports to gaming to movies, and excels in both dark and bright room settings. It has better audio, a wider color gamut, and more advanced features like Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, which enhance the viewing and listening experience, but at a higher price point. If you prioritize a premium viewing experience and can afford it, the Sony A95L is a clear winner. If cost is the main concern and your viewing needs are modest, the Insignia F30 will be more economical, but with considerable sacrifices in quality and features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD)
The Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95L (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A95L (OLED)
Excellent for bright room
Best in class for dark room
Best in class for gaming
Best in class for movies & TV
Best in class for sports
Best in class for news, talk, & other TV
Best in class for cartoons & animation
Best in class for use as monitor
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Best in class viewing angle
Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6/10
10.0/10
4.294871795/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95L (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3/10
10.0/10
4.294871795/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.0/10
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
5.6/10
10.0/10
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9/10
10.0/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
10.0/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4/10
10.0/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
5.5/10
9.0/10
7.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$350
$2,898
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) has a price of $350 and the Sony A95L (OLED) costs $2,898.
How the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) and the Sony A95L (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Insignia F30 2024 (LCD)
Sony A95L (OLED)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$350
$2,898
Brand
Brand
Insignia
Sony
Release Date
Release Date
March 1, 2023
August 7, 2023
Full name
Full name
65F301NA24
XR-65A95L
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
OLED
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED IPS
RGB OLED QD-OLED
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Fire OS
Google TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
6.9/10
8.9/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
Yes
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
3
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
144Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
No
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
5.7/10
10/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
5.6/10
9/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
5.6/10
10/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
5.4/10
10/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.1/10
10/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
5.4/10
10/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
5.9/10
10/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
6.4/10
9.5/10
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 1.4"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.4" x 57.6"
33.9" x 56.9"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
46.3 lbs
51.6 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
Yes
Auto Low Latency Mode
Auto Low Latency Mode
No
Yes
Contrast
Contrast
4.3/10
10/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
3/10
10/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
0/100
10/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
5.8/10
8.7/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
5.4/10
8.1/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
5.6/10
8.3/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
7.5/10
9.8/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
5.5/10
10/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
7.2/10
10/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6/10
10/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
5.5/10
10/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
2.5/10
10/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
6/10
10/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
6.2/10
9.4/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
5.8/10
10/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
8.8/10
10/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
8.2/10
9.5/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
6/10
10/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
7/10
10/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.2
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
24 W
60 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
No
Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only
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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 Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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