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Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3 vs CSOT MNF601BS1-1: Comparison
What is the difference between Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3 and CSOT MNF601BS1-1?
The first real difference is panel part number: Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3 N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3 against CSOT MNF601BS1-1 MNF601BS1-1. Equivalence set is not the same on both, p156-uhd-chimei-n156dce-gn2 on the Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3 versus p156-fhd-ips-csot-mnf601bs1-1 on the CSOT MNF601BS1-1. They differ on resolution too, 3840x2160 on the Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3 versus 1920x1080 on the CSOT MNF601BS1-1. There is a split on panel type as well, IGZO on the Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3 versus IPS on the CSOT MNF601BS1-1.
Which should you buy, Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3 or CSOT MNF601BS1-1?
it is the wrong buy for laptops that originally shipped with FHD or lower-resolution panels. It is equally the pick for owners of 4K UHD 15.6" laptops needing an exact-match Chi Mei panel replacement. it is not built for laptops needing a high-refresh gaming panel instead. It also earns its place with repairing a standard 15.6" FHD 60Hz laptop with a failed CSOT panel.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Screen size and touchscreen read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Part Number
- Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
- N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
- CSOT MNF601BS1-1
- MNF601BS1-1
Manufacturer
- Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
- Chi Mei
- CSOT MNF601BS1-1
- CSOT
Equivalence Set
- Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
- p156-uhd-chimei-n156dce-gn2
- CSOT MNF601BS1-1
- p156-fhd-ips-csot-mnf601bs1-1
Screen Size
- Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
- 15.6 in
- CSOT MNF601BS1-1
- 15.6 in
Resolution
- Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
- 3840x2160
- CSOT MNF601BS1-1
- 1920x1080
Panel Type
- Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
- IGZO
- CSOT MNF601BS1-1
- IPS
Touchscreen
- Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
- No
- CSOT MNF601BS1-1
- No
Which one should you pick?
Choose Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose CSOT MNF601BS1-1 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3 | CSOT MNF601BS1-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Bliss Computers | View on Bliss Computers | View on Bliss Computers |
| TechnologyVS | View on TechnologyVS |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.