If you're looking for a TV and have a tight budget, the Insignia F30 2024 is the less expensive option. However, while both TVs have their drawbacks in overall picture quality and gaming performance, Samsung CU7000 offers slightly better performance in a fair range of content, including sports and news. The Samsung also has very good build quality, which may contribute to its higher price. In bright rooms, neither TV performs exceptionally well, but for dark room viewing, they both offer only fair to poor performance. Moreover, if you're interested in newer HDR formats like HDR10+ and HLG, the Samsung supports them, which the Insignia does not. Both TVs have similar input options and neither boast great speakers, so you may consider an external sound system with either choice. If accessibility features like voice commands are important to you, note that the Samsung CU7000 includes them. Therefore, despite its higher price, the Samsung CU7000 may offer a better viewing experience and useful features that could justify the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD)
Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
Very good motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6/10
6.2/10
4.294871795/10
CONTRAST
5.82/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.3/10
5.8/10
4.294871795/10
CONTRAST
5.82/10
5.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV, though the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
Sports
6.0/10
6.6/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
No
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is somewhat better.
News, Talk, & Other TV
5.4/10
6.0/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
5.5/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$350
$428
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) has a price of $350 and the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) costs $428.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung CU7000 (LCD) to be only fair for gaming, while the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.9/10
5.7/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.6/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.0/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) and Samsung CU7000 (LCD) are both poor for cartoons & animation.
Bright Room
5.5/10
5.8/10
7.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
5.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
5.6/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Samsung CU7000 (LCD) and Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) are both poor for bright room.
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How the Insignia F30 2024 (LCD) and the Samsung CU7000 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Insignia F30 2024 (LCD)
Samsung CU7000 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$350
$428
Brand
Brand
Insignia
Samsung
Release Date
Release Date
March 1, 2023
April 5, 2023
Full name
Full name
65F301NA24
UN65CU7000
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED IPS
LED VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Fire OS
Tizen
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
6.9/10
5.9/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
No
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
3
3
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
No
No
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
5.7/10
6.2/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
5.6/10
5.8/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
5.6/10
6/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
5.4/10
5.9/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
6.1/10
6.6/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
5.4/10
6/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
5.9/10
5.8/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
6.4/10
6.3/10
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 57.1" x 2.4"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.4" x 57.6"
35.7" x 57.1"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
46.3 lbs
32.7 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
400 x 300
400 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
5.8/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
3/10
4.1/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
0/100
3/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
5.8/10
5.9/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
5.4/10
6.3/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
5.6/10
5.4/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
7.5/10
6/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
5.5/10
6.6/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
7.2/10
5.4/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
6/10
5.9/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
5.5/10
6.7/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
2.5/10
8/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
6/10
5.9/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
6.2/10
5.6/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
5.8/10
6.6/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
8.8/10
8.8/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
8.2/10
6/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
6/10
8/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
7/10
7/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
24 W
20 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
No
No
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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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