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BOE NV160WUM-NX3 vs BOE NV160WUM-NY2: Comparison
NV160WUM-NX3 vs NV160WUM-NY2: the panel part number difference
They are built to different briefs, and panel part number shows it, NV160WUM-NX3 NV160WUM-NX3 against NV160WUM-NY2 NV160WUM-NY2.
Which should you buy, NV160WUM-NX3 or NV160WUM-NY2?
Buy the NV160WUM-NX3 for 16 inch 1920x1200 replacement for the models listed. Avoid it for laptops not on the fit list; check the part number on your current panel. The NV160WUM-NY2 suits 16 inch 1920x1200 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.
What NV160WUM-NX3 and NV160WUM-NY2 have in common
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 NV160WUM-NX3 and NV160WUM-NY2?
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
- BOE NV160WUM-NX3
- NV160WUM-NX3
- BOE NV160WUM-NY2
- NV160WUM-NY2
Manufacturer
- BOE NV160WUM-NX3
- BOE
- BOE NV160WUM-NY2
- BOE
Equivalence Set
- BOE NV160WUM-NX3
- p160-wuxga-ips-40p-165hz-a
- BOE NV160WUM-NY2
- p160-wuxga-ips-40p-165hz-a
Screen Size
- BOE NV160WUM-NX3
- 16 in
- BOE NV160WUM-NY2
- 16 in
Resolution
- BOE NV160WUM-NX3
- 1920x1200
- BOE NV160WUM-NY2
- 1920x1200
Panel Type
- BOE NV160WUM-NX3
- IPS
- BOE NV160WUM-NY2
- IPS
Refresh Rate
- BOE NV160WUM-NX3
- 165 Hz
- BOE NV160WUM-NY2
- 165 Hz
Surface
- BOE NV160WUM-NX3
- Matte
- BOE NV160WUM-NY2
- Matte
Touchscreen
- BOE NV160WUM-NX3
- No
- BOE NV160WUM-NY2
- No
Connector Pins
- BOE NV160WUM-NX3
- 40
- BOE NV160WUM-NY2
- 40
Mounting Brackets
- BOE NV160WUM-NX3
- None
- BOE NV160WUM-NY2
- None
Backlight
- BOE NV160WUM-NX3
- WLED
- BOE NV160WUM-NY2
- WLED
Which one should you pick?
Choose BOE NV160WUM-NX3 if you want the higher refresh rate (165 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Choose BOE NV160WUM-NY2 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.