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BOE NV156QUM-N43 vs Sharp LQ156M1JW03: Comparison

BOE NV156QUM-N43 vs Sharp LQ156M1JW03 refresh rate compared

The gap that matters here is refresh rate: BOE NV156QUM-N43 60 Hz against Sharp LQ156M1JW03 240 Hz, which puts Sharp LQ156M1JW03 75% ahead. Panel part number is not the same on both, NV156QUM-N43 on the BOE NV156QUM-N43 versus LQ156M1JW03 on the Sharp LQ156M1JW03. They differ on equivalence set too, p156-uhd-ips-40p-60hz-boe-a on the BOE NV156QUM-N43 versus p156-fhd-ips-40p-240hz-sharp-a on the Sharp LQ156M1JW03. There is a split on resolution as well, 3840x2160 on the BOE NV156QUM-N43 versus 1920x1080 on the Sharp LQ156M1JW03.

BOE NV156QUM-N43 vs Sharp LQ156M1JW03: which one fits your build

The BOE NV156QUM-N43 is the one to take for creator/workstation laptop screen replacements needing true 4K UHD, though it is not the pick for buyers on a budget who don't need 4K resolution. The Sharp LQ156M1JW03 suits gaming laptop screen replacements needing 240Hz, though it is the wrong buy for laptops originally fitted with a 30-pin or 60Hz panel.

Where the two are identical

Everything else lines up. Screen size, panel type, surface, 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 NV156QUM-N43 and Sharp LQ156M1JW03?

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 NV156QUM-N43
    NV156QUM-N43
    Sharp LQ156M1JW03
    LQ156M1JW03
  • Manufacturer

    BOE NV156QUM-N43
    BOE
    Sharp LQ156M1JW03
    Sharp
  • Equivalence Set

    BOE NV156QUM-N43
    p156-uhd-ips-40p-60hz-boe-a
    Sharp LQ156M1JW03
    p156-fhd-ips-40p-240hz-sharp-a
  • Screen Size

    BOE NV156QUM-N43
    15.6 in
    Sharp LQ156M1JW03
    15.6 in
  • Resolution

    BOE NV156QUM-N43
    3840x2160
    Sharp LQ156M1JW03
    1920x1080
  • Panel Type

    BOE NV156QUM-N43
    IPS
    Sharp LQ156M1JW03
    IPS
  • Refresh Rate

    BOE NV156QUM-N43
    60 Hz-75%
    Sharp LQ156M1JW03
    240 HzBest
  • Surface

    BOE NV156QUM-N43
    Matte
    Sharp LQ156M1JW03
    Matte
  • Touchscreen

    BOE NV156QUM-N43
    No
    Sharp LQ156M1JW03
    No
  • Connector Pins

    BOE NV156QUM-N43
    40
    Sharp LQ156M1JW03
    40
  • Backlight

    BOE NV156QUM-N43
    WLED
    Sharp LQ156M1JW03
    WLED

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose BOE NV156QUM-N43 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose Sharp LQ156M1JW03 if you want the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 60 Hz).

    Price comparison

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