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Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 vs Tianma TL156VDXP02-0: Comparison

Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 vs Tianma TL156VDXP02-0 refresh rate compared

The gap that matters here is refresh rate: Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 60 Hz against Tianma TL156VDXP02-0 360 Hz, which puts Tianma TL156VDXP02-0 83% ahead. Panel part number is not the same on both, N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus TL156VDXP02-0 on the Tianma TL156VDXP02-0. They differ on equivalence set too, p156-hd-chimei-n156bge-l21 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus p156-fhd-40p-tianma-tl156vdxp02 on the Tianma TL156VDXP02-0. There is a split on resolution as well, 1366x768 on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus 1920x1080 on the Tianma TL156VDXP02-0. Panel type is not the same on both, TN on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus IPS on the Tianma TL156VDXP02-0. They differ on backlight too, LED on the Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 versus WLED on the Tianma TL156VDXP02-0.

Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1 vs Tianma TL156VDXP02-0: 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 TL156VDXP02-0 for 15.6-inch 360Hz esports gaming laptop repairs, though it is the wrong buy for color-critical creative work.

Where the two are identical

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
    Tianma TL156VDXP02-0
    TL156VDXP02-0
  • Manufacturer

    Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    Chi Mei
    Tianma TL156VDXP02-0
    Tianma
  • Equivalence Set

    Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    p156-hd-chimei-n156bge-l21
    Tianma TL156VDXP02-0
    p156-fhd-40p-tianma-tl156vdxp02
  • Screen Size

    Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    15.6 in
    Tianma TL156VDXP02-0
    15.6 in
  • Resolution

    Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    1366x768
    Tianma TL156VDXP02-0
    1920x1080
  • Panel Type

    Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    TN
    Tianma TL156VDXP02-0
    IPS
  • Refresh Rate

    Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    60 Hz-83%
    Tianma TL156VDXP02-0
    360 HzBest
  • Touchscreen

    Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    No
    Tianma TL156VDXP02-0
    No
  • Connector Pins

    Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    40
    Tianma TL156VDXP02-0
    40
  • Backlight

    Chi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1
    LED
    Tianma TL156VDXP02-0
    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 TL156VDXP02-0 if you want the higher refresh rate (360 Hz vs 60 Hz).

    Price comparison

    RetailerChi Mei N156BGE-L21 REV.C1Tianma TL156VDXP02-0
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