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Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 vs Sharp LQ156D1JX01: Comparison
Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 vs Sharp LQ156D1JX01: the brightness difference
On brightness the spread is 33%, Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 220 nits against Sharp LQ156D1JX01 330 nits, so Sharp LQ156D1JX01 takes it. They differ on panel part number too, N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus LQ156D1JX01 on the Sharp LQ156D1JX01. They differ on equivalence set too, p156-hd-chimei-n156bge-l21 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus p156-4k-sharp-lq156d1jx01 on the Sharp LQ156D1JX01. There is a split on resolution as well, 1366x768 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus 3840x2160 on the Sharp LQ156D1JX01. They differ on panel type too, TN on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus IGZO on the Sharp LQ156D1JX01. There is a split on colour gamut as well, 262K colors, 60% NTSC on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus 72% , 16.7M colors on the Sharp LQ156D1JX01. There is a split on backlight as well, LED on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus WLED on the Sharp LQ156D1JX01.
Which should you buy, Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 or Sharp LQ156D1JX01?
The Chi Mei 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 built for users wanting FHD or higher resolution and touchscreen replacements. it is not the pick for laptops requiring a matte 4K finish. It also earns its place with exact-match replacement for laptops originally fitted with the glossy Sharp LQ156D1JX01 4K panel.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Screen size, refresh rate, surface, touchscreen and connector pins read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Part Number
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- LQ156D1JX01
Manufacturer
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- Chi Mei
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- Sharp
Equivalence Set
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- p156-hd-chimei-n156bge-l21
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- p156-4k-sharp-lq156d1jx01
Screen Size
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 15.6 in
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- 15.6 in
Resolution
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 1366x768
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- 3840x2160
Panel Type
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- TN
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- IGZO
Refresh Rate
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 60 Hz
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- 60 Hz
Brightness
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 220 nits-33%
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- 330 nitsBest
Surface
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- Glossy
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- Glossy
Colour Gamut
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 262K colors, 60% NTSC
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- 72% (CIE1931), 16.7M colors
Touchscreen
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- No
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- No
Connector Pins
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 40
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- 40
Backlight
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- LED
- Sharp LQ156D1JX01
- 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 Sharp LQ156D1JX01 if you want the higher brightness (330 nits vs 220 nits).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 | Sharp LQ156D1JX01 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.