The Hisense A6H usually costs more but offers advantages like better response time which is ideal for gaming and movies, and higher brightness which suits well-lit rooms better. It also has a smoother smart platform for streaming and more inputs which could be useful if you have multiple devices. On the other hand, the Insignia F30 may have a lower price and while its performance in well-lit rooms and smart features are not on par with the Hisense A6H, it still offers a good overall picture quality and is capable of handling general viewing needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A6H (LCD)
Good for upscaling
Advantages of the Insignia F30 (LCD)
The Insignia F30 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Hisense A6H (LCD).
Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.2/10
5.6/10
3.35/10
CONTRAST
4.21/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Insignia F30 (LCD) and Hisense A6H (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
4.9/10
5.3/10
3.35/10
CONTRAST
4.21/10
5.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.5/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Insignia F30 (LCD) and Hisense A6H (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Hisense A6H and Insignia F30 both have poor performance for movies and cinematic TV primarily due to low contrast and lack of efficiency in local dimming and black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and high dynamic range. Additionally, both TVs may not display colors as vibrantly due to limited color volume, and their subpar gray uniformity alongside narrow viewing angles can further detract from an immersive viewing experience.
Sports
6.1/10
6.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
2.5/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Hisense A6H (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Hisense A6H has better viewing angles, making it better for a group watching sports, however, its response to fast-moving images is poor which may lead to blur during fast games. The Insignia F30 also has fair reflection handling and poor response time, along with a slightly worse viewing angle, meaning it could also struggle with fast-paced sports and in bright rooms, but it won't be as good as the Hisense A6H for viewers sitting off to the side.
Gaming
5.7/10
5.6/10
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
2.5/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Hisense A6H (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Hisense A6H and Insignia F30 are both considered poor for gaming because they have lower response time scores, indicating that there may be motion blur during fast-paced scenes, and although they have decent input lag scores, their 60Hz refresh rates are not ideal for gaming that demands quick screen updates.
Cartoons & Animation
5.7/10
5.8/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.1/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Insignia F30 (LCD) and Hisense A6H (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
The Hisense A6H and the Insignia F30 are poor choices for watching cartoons and animation due to their poor color gamut, which limits the range of colors they display, making vibrant animated content less lively. Both TVs also struggle with color volume, which affects the fullness and richness of colors, particularly noticeable in animated genres that often use a wide array of bold colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.8/10
5.4/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
7.5/10
UPSCALING
5.5/10
The Hisense A6H (LCD) and Insignia F30 (LCD) are both poor for news, talk, & other TV.
Bright Room
5.4/10
5.5/10
7.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.2/10
5.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
5.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Insignia F30 (LCD) and Hisense A6H (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
The Hisense A6H and Insignia F30 are both rated as having poor SDR and HDR brightness, which means they don't emit enough light to counteract bright room conditions effectively. Additionally, while both have fair handling of reflections, their insufficient brightness levels contribute to their suboptimal performance in brightly lit environments.
Cost
$278
$270
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Hisense A6H (LCD) has a price of $278 and the Insignia F30 (LCD) costs $270.
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About Hisense
Hisense, a Chinese TV manufacturer, entered the US market in approximately 2011 and has since acquired TV divisions from various companies such as Toshiba, Sharp, Hitachi, and NEC. Currently ranking as the fourth largest vendor in terms of sales volume, Hisense aims to capture a wide range of TV budget segments. They offer exceptional value with TVs that often outperform their competitors at similar price points, making them a compelling choice for consumers. In the US, they use Google TV as their smart TV software which provides the largest app selection and a very modern user interface, however it is not as user friendly as the software from other vendors.
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.
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