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Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 vs CSOT MG1561B01-1: Comparison
Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 vs CSOT MG1561B01-1: the brightness difference
The gap that matters here is brightness: Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 220 nits against CSOT MG1561B01-1 250 nits, which puts CSOT MG1561B01-1 12% ahead. Panel part number is not the same on both, N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus MG1561B01-1 on the CSOT MG1561B01-1. They differ on equivalence set too, p156-hd-chimei-n156bge-l21 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus p156-fhd-va-csot-mg1561b01 on the CSOT MG1561B01-1. There is a split on resolution as well, 1366x768 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus 1920x1080 on the CSOT MG1561B01-1. Panel type is not the same on both, TN on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus VA on the CSOT MG1561B01-1. They differ on surface too, Glossy on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus Matte on the CSOT MG1561B01-1. There is a split on colour gamut as well, 262K colors, 60% NTSC on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus 16.7M colors, 72% NTSC on the CSOT MG1561B01-1. Backlight is not the same on both, LED on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus WLED on the CSOT MG1561B01-1.
Who each one is for
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. it is not the pick for laptops with an eDP connector and wide-color-gamut or high-refresh use cases. It is equally the pick for budget 15.6-inch laptop repairs with a VA panel and LVDS connector.
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
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- MG1561B01-1
Manufacturer
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- Chi Mei
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- CSOT
Equivalence Set
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- p156-hd-chimei-n156bge-l21
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- p156-fhd-va-csot-mg1561b01
Screen Size
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 15.6 in
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- 15.6 in
Resolution
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 1366x768
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- 1920x1080
Panel Type
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- TN
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- VA
Refresh Rate
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 60 Hz
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- 60 Hz
Brightness
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 220 nits-12%
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- 250 nitsBest
Surface
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- Glossy
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- Matte
Colour Gamut
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 262K colors, 60% NTSC
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- 16.7M colors, 72% NTSC
Touchscreen
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- No
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- No
Connector Pins
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 40
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- 40
Backlight
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- LED
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- WLED
Which one should you pick?
Choose Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 if you want the higher refresh rate (60 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Choose CSOT MG1561B01-1 if you want the higher brightness (250 nits vs 220 nits).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 | CSOT MG1561B01-1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.