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BOE NV173FHM-N44 vs Sharp LQ173M1JW04: Comparison

What is the difference between BOE NV173FHM-N44 and Sharp LQ173M1JW04?

The gap that matters here is refresh rate: BOE NV173FHM-N44 144 Hz against Sharp LQ173M1JW04 300 Hz, which puts Sharp LQ173M1JW04 52% ahead. There is a split on panel part number as well, NV173FHM-N44 on the BOE NV173FHM-N44 versus LQ173M1JW04 on the Sharp LQ173M1JW04. Equivalence set is not the same on both, p173-fhd-ips-40p-144hz-a on the BOE NV173FHM-N44 versus p173-fhd-40p-sharp-lq173m1jw04 on the Sharp LQ173M1JW04.

Who each one is for

The BOE NV173FHM-N44 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 Sharp LQ173M1JW04 for 17.3-inch high-refresh gaming laptop repairs, though it is the wrong buy for color-critical creative work (FHD 300Hz panels prioritize speed over gamut).

Where the two are identical

Everything else lines up. Screen size, resolution, panel type, surface and touchscreen 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 BOE NV173FHM-N44 and Sharp LQ173M1JW04?

It is. Both are listed at 40, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Panel Part Number

    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    NV173FHM-N44
    Sharp LQ173M1JW04
    LQ173M1JW04
  • Manufacturer

    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    BOE
    Sharp LQ173M1JW04
    Sharp
  • Equivalence Set

    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    p173-fhd-ips-40p-144hz-a
    Sharp LQ173M1JW04
    p173-fhd-40p-sharp-lq173m1jw04
  • Screen Size

    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    17.3 in
    Sharp LQ173M1JW04
    17.3 in
  • Resolution

    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    1920x1080
    Sharp LQ173M1JW04
    1920x1080
  • Panel Type

    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    IPS
    Sharp LQ173M1JW04
    IPS
  • Refresh Rate

    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    144 Hz-52%
    Sharp LQ173M1JW04
    300 HzBest
  • Surface

    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    Matte
    Sharp LQ173M1JW04
    Matte
  • Touchscreen

    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    No
    Sharp LQ173M1JW04
    No
  • Connector Pins

    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    40
    Sharp LQ173M1JW04
    40
  • Backlight

    BOE NV173FHM-N44
    WLED
    Sharp LQ173M1JW04
    WLED

    Which one should you pick?

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

    Choose Sharp LQ173M1JW04 if you want the higher refresh rate (300 Hz vs 144 Hz).

    Price comparison

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