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Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 vs Tianma TL156VDXP01: Comparison
Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 vs Tianma TL156VDXP01: the refresh rate difference
The gap that matters here is refresh rate: Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 60 Hz against Tianma TL156VDXP01 300 Hz, which puts Tianma TL156VDXP01 80% ahead. They differ on panel part number too, N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus TL156VDXP01 on the Tianma TL156VDXP01. 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-40p-tianma-tl156vdxp01 on the Tianma TL156VDXP01. Resolution is not the same on both, 1366x768 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus 1920x1080 on the Tianma TL156VDXP01. There is a split on panel type as well, TN on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus IPS on the Tianma TL156VDXP01. Surface is not the same on both, Glossy on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus Matte on the Tianma TL156VDXP01. They differ on backlight too, LED on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus WLED on the Tianma TL156VDXP01.
Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 vs Tianma TL156VDXP01: which one fits your build
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 the pick for users wanting FHD or higher resolution and touchscreen replacements. Buy the Tianma TL156VDXP01 for 15.6-inch high-refresh gaming laptop repairs, though it is the wrong buy for color-critical creative work.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, screen size, 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
- Tianma TL156VDXP01
- TL156VDXP01
Manufacturer
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- Chi Mei
- Tianma TL156VDXP01
- Tianma
Equivalence Set
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- p156-hd-chimei-n156bge-l21
- Tianma TL156VDXP01
- p156-fhd-40p-tianma-tl156vdxp01
Screen Size
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 15.6 in
- Tianma TL156VDXP01
- 15.6 in
Resolution
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 1366x768
- Tianma TL156VDXP01
- 1920x1080
Panel Type
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- TN
- Tianma TL156VDXP01
- IPS
Refresh Rate
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 60 Hz-80%
- Tianma TL156VDXP01
- 300 HzBest
Surface
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- Glossy
- Tianma TL156VDXP01
- Matte
Touchscreen
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- No
- Tianma TL156VDXP01
- No
Connector Pins
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- 40
- Tianma TL156VDXP01
- 40
Backlight
- Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
- LED
- Tianma TL156VDXP01
- 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 Tianma TL156VDXP01 if you want the higher refresh rate (300 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 | Tianma TL156VDXP01 |
|---|---|---|
| LPScreen | View on LPScreen | |
| Impact Computers | View on Impact Computers |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.