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BOE NT156WHM-T04 vs CSOT MG1561B01-1: Comparison
What is the difference between BOE NT156WHM-T04 and CSOT MG1561B01-1?
They are built to different briefs, and panel part number shows it, BOE NT156WHM-T04 NT156WHM-T04 against CSOT MG1561B01-1 MG1561B01-1. There is a split on equivalence set as well, p156-hd-boe-nt156whm-t04 on the BOE NT156WHM-T04 versus p156-fhd-va-csot-mg1561b01 on the CSOT MG1561B01-1. There is a split on resolution as well, 1366x768 on the BOE NT156WHM-T04 versus 1920x1080 on the CSOT MG1561B01-1. They differ on panel type too, TN on the BOE NT156WHM-T04 versus VA on the CSOT MG1561B01-1. They differ on surface too, Glossy on the BOE NT156WHM-T04 versus Matte on the CSOT MG1561B01-1.
Which should you buy, BOE NT156WHM-T04 or CSOT MG1561B01-1?
The BOE NT156WHM-T04 suits budget laptop screen replacement and everyday office/school laptops, though it is the wrong buy for colour-critical work and wide-viewing-angle needs (TN panel). it is not the pick for laptops with an eDP connector and wide-color-gamut or high-refresh use cases. The same goes for budget 15.6-inch laptop repairs with a VA panel and LVDS connector.
What BOE NT156WHM-T04 and CSOT MG1561B01-1 have in common
Everything else lines up. Screen size, refresh rate, brightness, touchscreen and connector pins read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Backlight the same on the BOE NT156WHM-T04 and CSOT MG1561B01-1?
It is. Both are listed at WLED, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Part Number
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- NT156WHM-T04
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- MG1561B01-1
Manufacturer
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- BOE
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- CSOT
Equivalence Set
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- p156-hd-boe-nt156whm-t04
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- p156-fhd-va-csot-mg1561b01
Screen Size
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- 15.6 in
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- 15.6 in
Resolution
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- 1366x768
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- 1920x1080
Panel Type
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- TN
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- VA
Refresh Rate
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- 60 Hz
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- 60 Hz
Brightness
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- 250 nits
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- 250 nits
Surface
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- Glossy
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- Matte
Touchscreen
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- No
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- No
Connector Pins
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- 40
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- 40
Backlight
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- WLED
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- WLED
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 250 nits).
Choose CSOT MG1561B01-1 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.