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Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 vs Sharp LQ156M1JW25A: Comparison

Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 vs Sharp LQ156M1JW25A refresh rate compared

Refresh rate is where these two genuinely part company, Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 60 Hz against Sharp LQ156M1JW25A 300 Hz, a 80% lead for Sharp LQ156M1JW25A. There is a split on panel part number as well, N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus LQ156M1JW25A on the Sharp LQ156M1JW25A. 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-300hz-sharp-lq156m1jw25a on the Sharp LQ156M1JW25A. They differ on resolution too, 1366x768 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus 1920x1080 on the Sharp LQ156M1JW25A. There is a split on panel type as well, TN on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus IPS on the Sharp LQ156M1JW25A. They differ on surface too, Glossy on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus Matte on the Sharp LQ156M1JW25A.

Which should you buy, Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 or Sharp LQ156M1JW25A?

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 LQ156M1JW25A for competitive gamers replacing a 300Hz panel and repair shops sourcing a direct Sharp part, though it is not the pick for anyone needing a standard 60-144Hz panel at lower cost.

What Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 and Sharp LQ156M1JW25A have in common

The common ground is wider than the gap: screen size, touchscreen, connector pins and backlight are identical here.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Panel Part Number

    Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    LQ156M1JW25A
  • Manufacturer

    Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    Chi Mei
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    Sharp
  • Equivalence Set

    Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    p156-hd-chimei-n156bge-l21
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    p156-fhd-300hz-sharp-lq156m1jw25a
  • Screen Size

    Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    15.6 in
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    15.6 in
  • Resolution

    Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    1366x768
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    1920x1080
  • Panel Type

    Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    TN
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    IPS
  • Refresh Rate

    Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    60 Hz-80%
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    300 HzBest
  • Surface

    Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    Glossy
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    Matte
  • Touchscreen

    Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    No
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    No
  • Connector Pins

    Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    40
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    40
  • Backlight

    Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    LED
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    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 Sharp LQ156M1JW25A if you want the higher refresh rate (300 Hz vs 60 Hz).

    Price comparison

    RetailerChi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
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    Pro-LCDsView on Pro-LCDs

    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.