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Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 vs Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3: Comparison
N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 vs N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3: the panel part number difference
They are built to different briefs, and panel part number shows it, N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 against N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3 N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3. Equivalence set is not the same on both, p156-hd-chimei-n156bge-l21 on the N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus p156-uhd-chimei-n156dce-gn2 on the N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3. Resolution is not the same on both, 1366x768 on the N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus 3840x2160 on the N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3. There is a split on panel type as well, TN on the N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus IGZO on the N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3.
Who each one is for
The N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 suits 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. it is not built for laptops that originally shipped with FHD or lower-resolution panels. It also earns its place with owners of 4K UHD 15.6" laptops needing an exact-match Chi Mei panel replacement.
What N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 and N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3 have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, screen size, touchscreen, connector pins and backlight included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Part Number
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
- N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
Manufacturer
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- Chi Mei
- Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
- Chi Mei
Equivalence Set
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- p156-hd-chimei-n156bge-l21
- Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
- p156-uhd-chimei-n156dce-gn2
Screen Size
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 15.6 in
- Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
- 15.6 in
Resolution
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 1366x768
- Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
- 3840x2160
Panel Type
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- TN
- Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
- IGZO
Touchscreen
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- No
- Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
- No
Connector Pins
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 40
- Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
- 40
Backlight
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- LED
- Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
- LED
Which one should you pick?
Choose Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 | Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3 |
|---|---|---|
| LPScreen | View on LPScreen | |
| Bliss Computers | View on Bliss Computers |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.