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BOE NV156FHM-T07 vs Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1: Comparison
BOE NV156FHM-T07 vs Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 brightness compared
The gap that matters here is brightness: BOE NV156FHM-T07 300 nits against Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 220 nits, which puts BOE NV156FHM-T07 27% ahead. There is a split on panel part number as well, NV156FHM-T07 on the BOE NV156FHM-T07 versus N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1. Equivalence set is not the same on both, p156-fhd-boe-nv156fhm-t07 on the BOE NV156FHM-T07 versus p156-hd-chimei-n156bge-l21 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1. They differ on resolution too, 1920x1080 on the BOE NV156FHM-T07 versus 1366x768 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1. There is a split on panel type as well, IPS on the BOE NV156FHM-T07 versus TN on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1. Surface is not the same on both, Matte on the BOE NV156FHM-T07 versus Glossy on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1. They differ on colour gamut too, 45% NTSC, 800:1 contrast, 16.7M colors on the BOE NV156FHM-T07 versus 262K colors, 60% NTSC on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1. There is a split on backlight as well, WLED on the BOE NV156FHM-T07 versus LED on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1.
Which should you buy, BOE NV156FHM-T07 or Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1?
The BOE NV156FHM-T07 suits budget-friendly FHD replacement and everyday productivity laptops, though it is the wrong buy for high-refresh gaming use and wide-gamut color work. Buy the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 for budget laptop HD screen replacement and like-for-like repair of a cracked or failed 15.6" HD display, though it is not built for users wanting FHD or higher resolution and touchscreen replacements.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, screen size, refresh rate, touchscreen and connector pins included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Part Number
- BOE NV156FHM-T07
- NV156FHM-T07
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
Manufacturer
- BOE NV156FHM-T07
- BOE
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- Chi Mei
Equivalence Set
- BOE NV156FHM-T07
- p156-fhd-boe-nv156fhm-t07
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- p156-hd-chimei-n156bge-l21
Screen Size
- BOE NV156FHM-T07
- 15.6 in
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 15.6 in
Resolution
- BOE NV156FHM-T07
- 1920x1080
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 1366x768
Panel Type
- BOE NV156FHM-T07
- IPS
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- TN
Refresh Rate
- BOE NV156FHM-T07
- 60 Hz
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 60 Hz
Brightness
- BOE NV156FHM-T07
- 300 nitsBest
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 220 nits-27%
Surface
- BOE NV156FHM-T07
- Matte
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- Glossy
Colour Gamut
- BOE NV156FHM-T07
- 45% NTSC, 800:1 contrast, 16.7M colors
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 262K colors, 60% NTSC
Touchscreen
- BOE NV156FHM-T07
- No
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- No
Connector Pins
- BOE NV156FHM-T07
- 40
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 40
Backlight
- BOE NV156FHM-T07
- WLED
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- LED
Which one should you pick?
Choose BOE NV156FHM-T07 if you want the higher refresh rate (60 Hz vs 60 Hz) and the higher brightness (300 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 NV156FHM-T07 | 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.