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Innolux N156HCA-EAA vs Innolux N156HCA-EN1: Comparison
N156HCA-EAA vs N156HCA-EN1: the brightness difference
On brightness the spread is 17%, N156HCA-EAA 250 nits against N156HCA-EN1 300 nits, so N156HCA-EN1 takes it. They differ on panel part number too, N156HCA-EAA on the N156HCA-EAA versus N156HCA-EN1 on the N156HCA-EN1. They differ on equivalence set too, p156-fhd-innolux-n156hca-eaa on the N156HCA-EAA versus p156-fhd-innolux-n156hca-en1 on the N156HCA-EN1. There is a split on colour gamut as well, 262K colors, 45% CIE1931 on the N156HCA-EAA versus 16.7M colors, 100% sRGB on the N156HCA-EN1.
Which should you buy, N156HCA-EAA or N156HCA-EN1?
The N156HCA-EAA suits budget-tier FHD replacement and matte anti-glare finish, though it is the wrong buy for high-brightness outdoor use and touchscreen applications. Buy the N156HCA-EN1 for full sRGB coverage on a budget FHD panel and content-sensitive laptop repairs, though it is not built for touchscreen applications.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: screen size, resolution, panel type, refresh rate and surface are identical here. They match on 3 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Connector Pins the same on the N156HCA-EAA and N156HCA-EN1?
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-EAA
- N156HCA-EAA
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- N156HCA-EN1
Manufacturer
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- Innolux
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- Innolux
Equivalence Set
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- p156-fhd-innolux-n156hca-eaa
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- p156-fhd-innolux-n156hca-en1
Screen Size
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- 15.6 in
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- 15.6 in
Resolution
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- 1920x1080
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- 1920x1080
Panel Type
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- IPS
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- IPS
Refresh Rate
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- 60 Hz
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- 60 Hz
Brightness
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- 250 nits-17%
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- 300 nitsBest
Surface
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- Matte
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- Matte
Colour Gamut
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- 262K colors, 45% CIE1931
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- 16.7M colors, 100% sRGB
Touchscreen
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- No
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- No
Connector Pins
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- 30
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- 30
Backlight
- Innolux N156HCA-EAA
- WLED
- Innolux N156HCA-EN1
- WLED
Which one should you pick?
Choose Innolux N156HCA-EAA if you want the higher refresh rate (60 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Choose Innolux N156HCA-EN1 if you want the higher brightness (300 nits vs 250 nits).