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CSOT MG1561B01-1 vs Sharp LQ156M1JW06: Comparison
What is the difference between CSOT MG1561B01-1 and Sharp LQ156M1JW06?
On refresh rate the spread is 75%, CSOT MG1561B01-1 60 Hz against Sharp LQ156M1JW06 240 Hz, so Sharp LQ156M1JW06 takes it. Sharp LQ156M1JW06 also leads on brightness, 250 nits on the CSOT MG1561B01-1 versus 300 nits on the Sharp LQ156M1JW06. They differ on panel part number too, MG1561B01-1 on the CSOT MG1561B01-1 versus LQ156M1JW06 on the Sharp LQ156M1JW06. There is a split on equivalence set as well, p156-fhd-va-csot-mg1561b01 on the CSOT MG1561B01-1 versus p156-fhd240hz-sharp-lq156m1jw06 on the Sharp LQ156M1JW06. There is a split on panel type as well, VA on the CSOT MG1561B01-1 versus IPS on the Sharp LQ156M1JW06. Colour gamut is not the same on both, 16.7M colors, 72% NTSC on the CSOT MG1561B01-1 versus 100% sRGB on the Sharp LQ156M1JW06.
Who each one is for
it is the wrong buy for laptops with an eDP connector and wide-color-gamut or high-refresh use cases. The same goes for budget 15.6-inch laptop repairs with a VA panel and LVDS connector. Buy the Sharp LQ156M1JW06 for gaming laptops originally fitted with the Sharp LQ156M1JW06 240Hz panel, though it is not built for laptops requiring a different LQ156M1JW suffix without confirming equivalence.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Screen size, resolution, surface, touchscreen and connector pins read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Backlight the same on the CSOT MG1561B01-1 and Sharp LQ156M1JW06?
It is. Both are listed at WLED, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Part Number
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- MG1561B01-1
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- LQ156M1JW06
Manufacturer
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- CSOT
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- Sharp
Equivalence Set
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- p156-fhd-va-csot-mg1561b01
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- p156-fhd240hz-sharp-lq156m1jw06
Screen Size
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- 15.6 in
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- 15.6 in
Resolution
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- 1920x1080
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- 1920x1080
Panel Type
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- VA
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- IPS
Refresh Rate
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- 60 Hz-75%
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- 240 HzBest
Brightness
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- 250 nits-17%
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- 300 nitsBest
Surface
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- Matte
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- Matte
Colour Gamut
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- 16.7M colors, 72% NTSC
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- 100% sRGB
Touchscreen
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- No
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- No
Connector Pins
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- 40
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- 40
Backlight
- CSOT MG1561B01-1
- WLED
- Sharp LQ156M1JW06
- WLED
Which one should you pick?
Choose CSOT MG1561B01-1 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Sharp LQ156M1JW06 if you want the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 60 Hz) and the higher brightness (300 nits vs 250 nits).