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LG Display LP173WFG-SPB1 vs BOE NV173FHM-N44: Comparison

What is the difference between LG Display LP173WFG-SPB1 and BOE NV173FHM-N44?

The first real difference is panel part number: LG Display LP173WFG-SPB1 LP173WFG-SPB1 against BOE NV173FHM-N44 NV173FHM-N44.

Who each one is for

The LG Display LP173WFG-SPB1 suits 17.3 inch 1920x1080 replacement for the models listed. Avoid it for laptops not on the fit list; check the part number on your current panel. Buy the BOE NV173FHM-N44 for 17.3 inch 1920x1080 replacement for the models listed. It is not the one for laptops not on the fit list; check the part number on your current panel.

Where the two are identical

Everything else lines up. Equivalence set, screen size, resolution, panel type and refresh rate read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 5 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Surface the same on the LG Display LP173WFG-SPB1 and BOE NV173FHM-N44?

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

    LG Display LP173WFG-SPB1
    LP173WFG-SPB1
    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    NV173FHM-N44
  • Manufacturer

    LG Display LP173WFG-SPB1
    LG Display
    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    BOE
  • Equivalence Set

    LG Display LP173WFG-SPB1
    p173-fhd-ips-40p-144hz-a
    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    p173-fhd-ips-40p-144hz-a
  • Screen Size

    LG Display LP173WFG-SPB1
    17.3 in
    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    17.3 in
  • Resolution

    LG Display LP173WFG-SPB1
    1920x1080
    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    1920x1080
  • Panel Type

    LG Display LP173WFG-SPB1
    IPS
    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    IPS
  • Refresh Rate

    LG Display LP173WFG-SPB1
    144 Hz
    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    144 Hz
  • Surface

    LG Display LP173WFG-SPB1
    Matte
    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    Matte
  • Touchscreen

    LG Display LP173WFG-SPB1
    No
    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    No
  • Connector Pins

    LG Display LP173WFG-SPB1
    40
    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    40
  • Mounting Brackets

    LG Display LP173WFG-SPB1
    None
    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    None
  • Backlight

    LG Display LP173WFG-SPB1
    WLED
    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    WLED

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose LG Display LP173WFG-SPB1 if you want the higher refresh rate (144 Hz vs 144 Hz).

    Choose BOE NV173FHM-N44 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.