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Sharp LQ156D1JX01 vs Sharp LQ156M1JW09: Comparison

LQ156D1JX01 vs LQ156M1JW09: the refresh rate difference

Refresh rate is where these two genuinely part company, LQ156D1JX01 60 Hz against LQ156M1JW09 240 Hz, a 75% lead for LQ156M1JW09. They differ on panel part number too, LQ156D1JX01 on the LQ156D1JX01 versus LQ156M1JW09 on the LQ156M1JW09. They differ on equivalence set too, p156-4k-sharp-lq156d1jx01 on the LQ156D1JX01 versus p156-fhd-240hz-sharp-lq156m1jw09 on the LQ156M1JW09. Resolution is not the same on both, 3840x2160 on the LQ156D1JX01 versus 1920x1080 on the LQ156M1JW09. They differ on panel type too, IGZO on the LQ156D1JX01 versus IPS on the LQ156M1JW09. Surface is not the same on both, Glossy on the LQ156D1JX01 versus Matte on the LQ156M1JW09. Backlight is not the same on both, WLED on the LQ156D1JX01 versus LED on the LQ156M1JW09.

LQ156D1JX01 vs LQ156M1JW09: which one fits your build

it is the wrong buy for laptops requiring a matte 4K finish. The same goes for exact-match replacement for laptops originally fitted with the glossy Sharp LQ156D1JX01 4K panel. The LQ156M1JW09 is the one to take for gamers replacing a cracked or dead 240Hz FHD panel and repair shops sourcing an original Sharp part, though it is not the pick for anyone needing a 4K or touch panel.

What LQ156D1JX01 and LQ156M1JW09 have in common

Everything else lines up. Screen size, touchscreen and connector pins read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Panel Part Number

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    LQ156D1JX01
    Sharp LQ156M1JW09
    LQ156M1JW09
  • Manufacturer

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    Sharp
    Sharp LQ156M1JW09
    Sharp
  • Equivalence Set

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    p156-4k-sharp-lq156d1jx01
    Sharp LQ156M1JW09
    p156-fhd-240hz-sharp-lq156m1jw09
  • Screen Size

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    15.6 in
    Sharp LQ156M1JW09
    15.6 in
  • Resolution

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    3840x2160
    Sharp LQ156M1JW09
    1920x1080
  • Panel Type

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    IGZO
    Sharp LQ156M1JW09
    IPS
  • Refresh Rate

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    60 Hz-75%
    Sharp LQ156M1JW09
    240 HzBest
  • Surface

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    Glossy
    Sharp LQ156M1JW09
    Matte
  • Touchscreen

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    No
    Sharp LQ156M1JW09
    No
  • Connector Pins

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    40
    Sharp LQ156M1JW09
    40
  • Backlight

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    WLED
    Sharp LQ156M1JW09
    LED

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose Sharp LQ156D1JX01 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose Sharp LQ156M1JW09 if you want the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 60 Hz).

    Price comparison

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