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Innolux N156HCA-EA3 vs Panda LM156LFCL: Comparison
Innolux N156HCA-EA3 vs Panda LM156LFCL: the panel part number difference
Panel part number is the dividing line, Innolux N156HCA-EA3 N156HCA-EA3 against Panda LM156LFCL LM156LFCL. Equivalence set is not the same on both, p156-fhd-innolux-n156hca-ea3 on the Innolux N156HCA-EA3 versus p156-fhd-panda-lm156lfcl on the Panda LM156LFCL. They differ on colour gamut too, 16.7M colors, 72% NTSC on the Innolux N156HCA-EA3 versus 45% or 72% NTSC on the Panda LM156LFCL. There is a split on backlight as well, WLED on the Innolux N156HCA-EA3 versus LED on the Panda LM156LFCL.
Which should you buy, Innolux N156HCA-EA3 or Panda LM156LFCL?
The Innolux N156HCA-EA3 suits standard FHD laptop screen replacement, though it is not the pick for touchscreen applications and colour-critical work. it is the wrong buy for laptops requiring 40-pin or 50-pin connectors and touchscreen replacements. The same goes for exact-match replacement for 15.6" FHD laptops using this Panda part number.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Screen size, resolution, panel type, refresh rate and surface read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 2 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Connector Pins the same on the Innolux N156HCA-EA3 and Panda LM156LFCL?
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
- Panda LM156LFCL
- LM156LFCL
Manufacturer
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- Innolux
- Panda LM156LFCL
- Panda
Equivalence Set
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- p156-fhd-innolux-n156hca-ea3
- Panda LM156LFCL
- p156-fhd-panda-lm156lfcl
Screen Size
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- 15.6 in
- Panda LM156LFCL
- 15.6 in
Resolution
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- 1920x1080
- Panda LM156LFCL
- 1920x1080
Panel Type
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- IPS
- Panda LM156LFCL
- IPS
Refresh Rate
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- 60 Hz
- Panda LM156LFCL
- 60 Hz
Surface
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- Matte
- Panda LM156LFCL
- Matte
Colour Gamut
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- 16.7M colors, 72% NTSC
- Panda LM156LFCL
- 45% or 72% NTSC (variant-dependent)
Touchscreen
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- No
- Panda LM156LFCL
- No
Connector Pins
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- 30
- Panda LM156LFCL
- 30
Backlight
- Innolux N156HCA-EA3
- WLED
- Panda LM156LFCL
- LED
Which one should you pick?
Choose Innolux N156HCA-EA3 if you want the higher refresh rate (60 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Choose Panda LM156LFCL if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.