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CSOT MNF601EA1-1 vs Innolux N156HCA-EA1: Comparison
What is the difference between CSOT MNF601EA1-1 and Innolux N156HCA-EA1?
The gap that matters here is brightness: CSOT MNF601EA1-1 500 nits against Innolux N156HCA-EA1 300 nits, which puts CSOT MNF601EA1-1 40% ahead. Panel part number is not the same on both, MNF601EA1-1 on the CSOT MNF601EA1-1 versus N156HCA-EA1 on the Innolux N156HCA-EA1. They differ on equivalence set too, p156-4k-csot-mnf601ea1-1 on the CSOT MNF601EA1-1 versus p156-fhd-innolux-n156hca-ea1 on the Innolux N156HCA-EA1. There is a split on resolution as well, 3840x2160 on the CSOT MNF601EA1-1 versus 1920x1080 on the Innolux N156HCA-EA1. They differ on surface too, Glossy on the CSOT MNF601EA1-1 versus Matte on the Innolux N156HCA-EA1. There is a split on colour gamut as well, 16.7M colors, FFS on the CSOT MNF601EA1-1 versus 262K colors, 72% CIE1931 on the Innolux N156HCA-EA1.
CSOT MNF601EA1-1 vs Innolux N156HCA-EA1: which one fits your build
The CSOT MNF601EA1-1 suits 15.6-inch creator/premium laptops needing a bright glossy 4K panel, though it is the wrong buy for matte-preference users and budget FHD repairs. Buy the Innolux N156HCA-EA1 for slightly wider color gamut FHD replacement, though it is not built for touchscreen applications and HDR content work.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, screen size, panel type, refresh rate, touchscreen and connector pins included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Backlight the same on the CSOT MNF601EA1-1 and Innolux N156HCA-EA1?
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 MNF601EA1-1
- MNF601EA1-1
- Innolux N156HCA-EA1
- N156HCA-EA1
Manufacturer
- CSOT MNF601EA1-1
- CSOT
- Innolux N156HCA-EA1
- Innolux
Equivalence Set
- CSOT MNF601EA1-1
- p156-4k-csot-mnf601ea1-1
- Innolux N156HCA-EA1
- p156-fhd-innolux-n156hca-ea1
Screen Size
- CSOT MNF601EA1-1
- 15.6 in
- Innolux N156HCA-EA1
- 15.6 in
Resolution
- CSOT MNF601EA1-1
- 3840x2160
- Innolux N156HCA-EA1
- 1920x1080
Panel Type
- CSOT MNF601EA1-1
- IPS
- Innolux N156HCA-EA1
- IPS
Refresh Rate
- CSOT MNF601EA1-1
- 60 Hz
- Innolux N156HCA-EA1
- 60 Hz
Brightness
- CSOT MNF601EA1-1
- 500 nitsBest
- Innolux N156HCA-EA1
- 300 nits-40%
Surface
- CSOT MNF601EA1-1
- Glossy
- Innolux N156HCA-EA1
- Matte
Colour Gamut
- CSOT MNF601EA1-1
- 16.7M colors, FFS
- Innolux N156HCA-EA1
- 262K colors, 72% CIE1931
Touchscreen
- CSOT MNF601EA1-1
- No
- Innolux N156HCA-EA1
- No
Connector Pins
- CSOT MNF601EA1-1
- 30
- Innolux N156HCA-EA1
- 30
Backlight
- CSOT MNF601EA1-1
- WLED
- Innolux N156HCA-EA1
- WLED
Which one should you pick?
Choose CSOT MNF601EA1-1 if you want the higher refresh rate (60 Hz vs 60 Hz) and the higher brightness (500 nits vs 300 nits).
Choose Innolux N156HCA-EA1 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.