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Innolux N173HCE-E31 vs BOE NV173FHM-N41: Comparison
Innolux N173HCE-E31 vs BOE NV173FHM-N41: the panel part number difference
Panel part number is the dividing line, Innolux N173HCE-E31 N173HCE-E31 against BOE NV173FHM-N41 NV173FHM-N41.
Who each one is for
The Innolux N173HCE-E31 is the one to take for 17.3 inch 1920x1080 replacement for the models listed. It is the wrong buy for laptops not on the fit list; check the part number on your current panel. The BOE NV173FHM-N41 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.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, equivalence set, screen size, resolution, panel type and refresh rate included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 5 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Surface the same on the Innolux N173HCE-E31 and BOE NV173FHM-N41?
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 N173HCE-E31
- N173HCE-E31
- BOE NV173FHM-N41
- NV173FHM-N41
Manufacturer
- Innolux N173HCE-E31
- Innolux
- BOE NV173FHM-N41
- BOE
Equivalence Set
- Innolux N173HCE-E31
- p173-fhd-ips-30p-60hz-a
- BOE NV173FHM-N41
- p173-fhd-ips-30p-60hz-a
Screen Size
- Innolux N173HCE-E31
- 17.3 in
- BOE NV173FHM-N41
- 17.3 in
Resolution
- Innolux N173HCE-E31
- 1920x1080
- BOE NV173FHM-N41
- 1920x1080
Panel Type
- Innolux N173HCE-E31
- IPS
- BOE NV173FHM-N41
- IPS
Refresh Rate
- Innolux N173HCE-E31
- 60 Hz
- BOE NV173FHM-N41
- 60 Hz
Surface
- Innolux N173HCE-E31
- Matte
- BOE NV173FHM-N41
- Matte
Touchscreen
- Innolux N173HCE-E31
- No
- BOE NV173FHM-N41
- No
Connector Pins
- Innolux N173HCE-E31
- 30
- BOE NV173FHM-N41
- 30
Mounting Brackets
- Innolux N173HCE-E31
- None
- BOE NV173FHM-N41
- None
Backlight
- Innolux N173HCE-E31
- WLED
- BOE NV173FHM-N41
- WLED
Which one should you pick?
Choose Innolux N173HCE-E31 if you want the higher refresh rate (60 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Choose BOE NV173FHM-N41 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.