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Innolux N156HCA-EA3 vs Innolux N156HCA-EAA: Comparison
N156HCA-EA3 vs N156HCA-EAA: the brightness difference
Start with brightness, because it is the widest measured gap between them: N156HCA-EA3 300 nits against N156HCA-EAA 250 nits, 17% in favour of N156HCA-EA3. Panel part number is not the same on both, N156HCA-EA3 on the N156HCA-EA3 versus N156HCA-EAA on the N156HCA-EAA. There is a split on equivalence set as well, p156-fhd-innolux-n156hca-ea3 on the N156HCA-EA3 versus p156-fhd-innolux-n156hca-eaa on the N156HCA-EAA. They differ on colour gamut too, 16.7M colors, 72% NTSC on the N156HCA-EA3 versus 262K colors, 45% CIE1931 on the N156HCA-EAA.
Who each one is for
Buy the N156HCA-EA3 for standard FHD laptop screen replacement, though it is not the pick for touchscreen applications and colour-critical work. The N156HCA-EAA suits budget-tier FHD replacement and matte anti-glare finish, though it is not built for high-brightness outdoor use and touchscreen applications.
What N156HCA-EA3 and N156HCA-EAA have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, screen size, resolution, panel type, refresh rate and surface included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 3 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Connector Pins the same on the N156HCA-EA3 and N156HCA-EAA?
It is. Both are listed at 30, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Part Number
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- N156HCA-EA3
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- N156HCA-EAA
Manufacturer
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- Innolux
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- Innolux
Equivalence Set
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- p156-fhd-innolux-n156hca-ea3
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- p156-fhd-innolux-n156hca-eaa
Screen Size
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- 15.6 in
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- 15.6 in
Resolution
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- 1920x1080
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- 1920x1080
Panel Type
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- IPS
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- IPS
Refresh Rate
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- 60 Hz
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- 60 Hz
Brightness
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- 300 nitsBest
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- 250 nits-17%
Surface
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- Matte
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- Matte
Colour Gamut
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- 16.7M colors, 72% NTSC
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- 262K colors, 45% CIE1931
Touchscreen
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- No
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- No
Connector Pins
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- 30
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- 30
Backlight
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- WLED
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- WLED
Which one should you pick?
Choose Innolux N156HCA-EA3 if you want the higher refresh rate (60 Hz vs 60 Hz) and the higher brightness (300 nits vs 250 nits).
Choose Innolux N156HCA-EAA if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.