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BOE NT156WHM-T04 vs Sharp LQ156D1JX01: Comparison
BOE NT156WHM-T04 vs Sharp LQ156D1JX01 brightness compared
Brightness is where these two genuinely part company, BOE NT156WHM-T04 250 nits against Sharp LQ156D1JX01 330 nits, a 24% lead for Sharp LQ156D1JX01. Panel part number is not the same on both, NT156WHM-T04 on the BOE NT156WHM-T04 versus LQ156D1JX01 on the Sharp LQ156D1JX01. Equivalence set is not the same on both, p156-hd-boe-nt156whm-t04 on the BOE NT156WHM-T04 versus p156-4k-sharp-lq156d1jx01 on the Sharp LQ156D1JX01. There is a split on resolution as well, 1366x768 on the BOE NT156WHM-T04 versus 3840x2160 on the Sharp LQ156D1JX01. There is a split on panel type as well, TN on the BOE NT156WHM-T04 versus IGZO on the Sharp LQ156D1JX01.
Which should you buy, BOE NT156WHM-T04 or Sharp LQ156D1JX01?
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). it is the wrong buy for laptops requiring a matte 4K finish. The same goes for exact-match replacement for laptops originally fitted with the glossy Sharp LQ156D1JX01 4K panel.
What BOE NT156WHM-T04 and Sharp LQ156D1JX01 have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, screen size, refresh rate, surface, touchscreen and connector pins included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Backlight the same on the BOE NT156WHM-T04 and Sharp LQ156D1JX01?
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
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- LQ156D1JX01
Manufacturer
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- BOE
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- Sharp
Equivalence Set
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- p156-hd-boe-nt156whm-t04
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- p156-4k-sharp-lq156d1jx01
Screen Size
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- 15.6 in
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- 15.6 in
Resolution
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- 1366x768
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- 3840x2160
Panel Type
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- TN
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- IGZO
Refresh Rate
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- 60 Hz
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- 60 Hz
Brightness
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- 250 nits-24%
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- 330 nitsBest
Surface
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- Glossy
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- Glossy
Touchscreen
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- No
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- No
Connector Pins
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- 40
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- 40
Backlight
- BOE NT156WHM-T04
- WLED
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- WLED
Which one should you pick?
Choose BOE NT156WHM-T04 if you want the higher refresh rate (60 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Choose Sharp LQ156D1JX01 if you want the higher brightness (330 nits vs 250 nits).