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BOE NT156WHM-T04 vs Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1: Comparison
BOE NT156WHM-T04 vs Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 brightness compared
The gap that matters here is brightness: BOE NT156WHM-T04 250 nits against Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 220 nits, which puts BOE NT156WHM-T04 12% ahead. There is a split on panel part number as well, NT156WHM-T04 on the BOE NT156WHM-T04 versus N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1. Equivalence set is not the same on both, p156-hd-boe-nt156whm-t04 on the BOE NT156WHM-T04 versus p156-hd-chimei-n156bge-l21 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1. They differ on backlight too, WLED on the BOE NT156WHM-T04 versus LED on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1.
Who each one is for
Buy the BOE NT156WHM-T04 for budget laptop screen replacement and everyday office/school laptops, though it is not built for colour-critical work and wide-viewing-angle needs (TN panel). The Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 is the one to take for budget laptop HD screen replacement and like-for-like repair of a cracked or failed 15.6" HD display, though it is not the pick for users wanting FHD or higher resolution and touchscreen replacements.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, screen size, resolution, panel type, refresh rate and surface included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 2 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Connector Pins the same on the BOE NT156WHM-T04 and Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1?
It is. Both are listed at 40, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Part Number
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- NT156WHM-T04
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
Manufacturer
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- BOE
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- Chi Mei
Equivalence Set
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- p156-hd-boe-nt156whm-t04
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- p156-hd-chimei-n156bge-l21
Screen Size
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- 15.6 in
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 15.6 in
Resolution
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- 1366x768
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 1366x768
Panel Type
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- TN
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- TN
Refresh Rate
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- 60 Hz
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 60 Hz
Brightness
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- 250 nitsBest
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 220 nits-12%
Surface
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- Glossy
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- Glossy
Touchscreen
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- No
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- No
Connector Pins
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- 40
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 40
Backlight
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- WLED
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- LED
Which one should you pick?
Choose BOE NT156WHM-T04 if you want the higher refresh rate (60 Hz vs 60 Hz) and the higher brightness (250 nits vs 220 nits).
Choose Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | BOE NT156WHM-T04 | Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 |
|---|---|---|
| LPScreen | View on LPScreen |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.