Insignia F30 Series (Fire TV) vs TCL 4-Series (S421)
Insignia F30 Series (Fire TV)
2020 · $219.99 today
6140
TCL 4-Series (S421)
2019 · $199.99 today
6239
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Insignia F30 Series (Fire TV) is better
- Input Lag: ~15 ms vs ~16 ms(7% less)
Why TCL 4-Series (S421) is better
- Peak Brightness: ~250 nits vs ~230 nits(9% more)
Verdict
Insignia F30 Series (Fire TV) leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Insignia F30 Series (Fire TV) | TCL 4-Series (S421) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 50 in | 50 in |
| Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Peak Brightness | ~230 nits | ~250 nits● |
| Dimming Zones | Edge-lit | Edge-lit |
| Gaming | ||
| Max Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Input Lag | ~15 ms● | ~16 ms |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 |
| Smart Platform | ||
| OS | Fire TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Roku Voice / Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Output | 10W | 10W |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |