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Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3 vs Sharp LQ156D1JX01: Comparison

What is the difference between Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3 and Sharp LQ156D1JX01?

They are built to different briefs, and panel part number shows it, Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3 N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3 against Sharp LQ156D1JX01 LQ156D1JX01. They differ on equivalence set too, p156-uhd-chimei-n156dce-gn2 on the Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3 versus p156-4k-sharp-lq156d1jx01 on the Sharp LQ156D1JX01. There is a split on backlight as well, LED on the Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3 versus WLED on the Sharp LQ156D1JX01.

Who each one is for

it is not the pick for laptops that originally shipped with FHD or lower-resolution panels. The same goes for owners of 4K UHD 15.6" laptops needing an exact-match Chi Mei panel replacement. it is the wrong buy for laptops requiring a matte 4K finish. It is equally the pick for exact-match replacement for laptops originally fitted with the glossy Sharp LQ156D1JX01 4K panel.

Where the two are identical

Where they agree, they agree completely, screen size, resolution, panel type, touchscreen and connector pins included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Panel Part Number

    Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
    N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    LQ156D1JX01
  • Manufacturer

    Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
    Chi Mei
    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    Sharp
  • Equivalence Set

    Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
    p156-uhd-chimei-n156dce-gn2
    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    p156-4k-sharp-lq156d1jx01
  • Screen Size

    Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
    15.6 in
    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    15.6 in
  • Resolution

    Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
    3840x2160
    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    3840x2160
  • Panel Type

    Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
    IGZO
    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    IGZO
  • Touchscreen

    Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
    No
    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    No
  • Connector Pins

    Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
    40
    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    40
  • Backlight

    Chi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3
    LED
    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    WLED

    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 Sharp LQ156D1JX01 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

    RetailerChi Mei N156DCE-GN2 Rev.B3Sharp LQ156D1JX01
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