If you are looking for a TV on a tight budget, the Insignia F30 might be an attractive option, but be aware that it has poor performance across most viewing experiences, including picture quality in both dark and bright rooms, making it not ideal for movie enthusiasts or frequent gamers. On the other hand, the TCL S555 costs more, but offers good overall picture quality, excellent contrast, and superb motion processing, which makes it a better choice for a variety of content, including movies, sports, and gaming. The TCL's good performance in bright rooms also means it's more versatile for different lighting conditions. Keep in mind that the Insignia struggles with uniformity and reflection handling, which can detract from your viewing experience, while the TCL provides a better experience in these areas. If enjoying a quality viewing experience is important to you and within your budget, the TCL S555 may justify the extra expense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD)
Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
Good for bright room
Good for dark room
Good for movies & TV
Good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6/10
7.8/10
4.294871795/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3/10
7.9/10
4.294871795/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.6/10
6.7/10
5.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
5.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9/10
8.4/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4/10
7.0/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
5.5/10
7.3/10
7.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
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The Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) has a price of $350 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
"It looks great out of the box and the picture quality it is rock-solid for the price. (...) What really makes this a decent gaming TV, though, is the very low input lag. (...) But if you want to save a little money, the TCL S555 strikes a great balance between cost and performance – the kind of performance that’s impressive enough to deliver some wow to your eyes. (...)"
Get a great deal on the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) or the TCL S555 (LCD)
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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