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Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 vs Sharp LQ156M1JW06: Comparison
Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 vs Sharp LQ156M1JW06 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 Sharp LQ156M1JW06 240 Hz, 75% in favour of Sharp LQ156M1JW06. Add brightness to that, 220 nits on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus 300 nits on the Sharp LQ156M1JW06, and the pattern holds. There is a split on panel part number as well, N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus LQ156M1JW06 on the Sharp LQ156M1JW06. They differ on equivalence set too, p156-hd-chimei-n156bge-l21 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus p156-fhd240hz-sharp-lq156m1jw06 on the Sharp LQ156M1JW06. There is a split on resolution as well, 1366x768 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus 1920x1080 on the Sharp LQ156M1JW06. They differ on panel type too, TN on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus IPS on the Sharp LQ156M1JW06. Surface is not the same on both, Glossy on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus Matte on the Sharp LQ156M1JW06. There is a split on colour gamut as well, 262K colors, 60% NTSC on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus 100% sRGB on the Sharp LQ156M1JW06. There is a split on backlight as well, LED on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus WLED on the Sharp LQ156M1JW06.
Which should you buy, Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 or Sharp LQ156M1JW06?
The Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 is the one to take for budget laptop HD screen replacement and like-for-like repair of a cracked or failed 15.6" HD display, though it is the wrong buy for users wanting FHD or higher resolution and touchscreen replacements. Buy the Sharp LQ156M1JW06 for gaming laptops originally fitted with the Sharp LQ156M1JW06 240Hz panel, though it is not the pick for laptops requiring a different LQ156M1JW suffix without confirming equivalence.
What Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 and Sharp LQ156M1JW06 have in common
Everything else lines up. Screen size, 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 LQ156M1JW06
- LQ156M1JW06
Manufacturer
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- Chi Mei
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- Sharp
Equivalence Set
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- p156-hd-chimei-n156bge-l21
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- p156-fhd240hz-sharp-lq156m1jw06
Screen Size
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 15.6 in
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- 15.6 in
Resolution
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 1366x768
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- 1920x1080
Panel Type
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- TN
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- IPS
Refresh Rate
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 60 Hz-75%
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- 240 HzBest
Brightness
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 220 nits-27%
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- 300 nitsBest
Surface
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- Glossy
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- Matte
Colour Gamut
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 262K colors, 60% NTSC
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- 100% sRGB
Touchscreen
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- No
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- No
Connector Pins
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 40
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- 40
Backlight
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- LED
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- 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 Sharp LQ156M1JW06 if you want the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 60 Hz) and the higher brightness (300 nits vs 220 nits).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 | Sharp LQ156M1JW06 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.