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Innolux N156HCA-EA3 vs Innolux N156HCA-EN1: Comparison
N156HCA-EA3 vs N156HCA-EN1: the panel part number difference
The first real difference is panel part number: N156HCA-EA3 N156HCA-EA3 against N156HCA-EN1 N156HCA-EN1. Equivalence set is not the same on both, p156-fhd-innolux-n156hca-ea3 on the N156HCA-EA3 versus p156-fhd-innolux-n156hca-en1 on the N156HCA-EN1. They differ on colour gamut too, 16.7M colors, 72% NTSC on the N156HCA-EA3 versus 16.7M colors, 100% sRGB on the N156HCA-EN1.
Who each one is for
The N156HCA-EA3 suits standard FHD laptop screen replacement, though it is not the pick for touchscreen applications and colour-critical work. Buy the N156HCA-EN1 for full sRGB coverage on a budget FHD panel and content-sensitive laptop repairs, though it is the wrong buy for touchscreen applications.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Screen size, resolution, panel type, refresh rate and brightness read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 4 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Surface the same on the N156HCA-EA3 and N156HCA-EN1?
It is. Both are listed at Matte, 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-EN1
- N156HCA-EN1
Manufacturer
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- Innolux
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- Innolux
Equivalence Set
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- p156-fhd-innolux-n156hca-ea3
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- p156-fhd-innolux-n156hca-en1
Screen Size
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- 15.6 in
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- 15.6 in
Resolution
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- 1920x1080
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- 1920x1080
Panel Type
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- IPS
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- IPS
Refresh Rate
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- 60 Hz
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- 60 Hz
Brightness
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- 300 nits
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- 300 nits
Surface
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- Matte
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- Matte
Colour Gamut
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- 16.7M colors, 72% NTSC
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- 16.7M colors, 100% sRGB
Touchscreen
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- No
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- No
Connector Pins
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- 30
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- 30
Backlight
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- WLED
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- 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 300 nits).
Choose Innolux N156HCA-EN1 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.