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Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 vs Innolux N156HRA-EA1: Comparison
Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 vs Innolux N156HRA-EA1 refresh rate compared
Start with refresh rate, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 60 Hz against Innolux N156HRA-EA1 144 Hz, 58% in favour of Innolux N156HRA-EA1. Panel part number is not the same on both, N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus N156HRA-EA1 on the Innolux N156HRA-EA1. There is a split on equivalence set as well, p156-hd-chimei-n156bge-l21 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus p156-fhd-ips-40p-144hz-a on the Innolux N156HRA-EA1. They differ on resolution too, 1366x768 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus 1920x1080 on the Innolux N156HRA-EA1. Panel type is not the same on both, TN on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus IPS on the Innolux N156HRA-EA1. There is a split on surface as well, Glossy on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus Matte on the Innolux N156HRA-EA1. They differ on mounting brackets too, Top and bottom on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus None on the Innolux N156HRA-EA1. Backlight is not the same on both, LED on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus WLED on the Innolux N156HRA-EA1.
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. The Innolux N156HRA-EA1 suits 15.6 inch 1920x1080 replacement for the models listed. Avoid it for laptops not on the fit list; check the part number on your current panel.
What Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 and Innolux N156HRA-EA1 have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: screen size, touchscreen and connector pins are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Part Number
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- Innolux N156HRA-EA1
- N156HRA-EA1
Manufacturer
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- Chi Mei
- Innolux N156HRA-EA1
- Innolux
Equivalence Set
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- p156-hd-chimei-n156bge-l21
- Innolux N156HRA-EA1
- p156-fhd-ips-40p-144hz-a
Screen Size
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 15.6 in
- Innolux N156HRA-EA1
- 15.6 in
Resolution
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 1366x768
- Innolux N156HRA-EA1
- 1920x1080
Panel Type
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- TN
- Innolux N156HRA-EA1
- IPS
Refresh Rate
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 60 Hz-58%
- Innolux N156HRA-EA1
- 144 HzBest
Surface
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- Glossy
- Innolux N156HRA-EA1
- Matte
Touchscreen
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- No
- Innolux N156HRA-EA1
- No
Connector Pins
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 40
- Innolux N156HRA-EA1
- 40
Mounting Brackets
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- Top and bottom
- Innolux N156HRA-EA1
- None
Backlight
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- LED
- Innolux N156HRA-EA1
- WLED
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 Innolux N156HRA-EA1 if you want the higher refresh rate (144 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 | Innolux N156HRA-EA1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.