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Sharp LQ156D1JX01 vs Sharp LQ156M1JW25A: Comparison

What is the difference between LQ156D1JX01 and LQ156M1JW25A?

The gap that matters here is refresh rate: LQ156D1JX01 60 Hz against LQ156M1JW25A 300 Hz, which puts LQ156M1JW25A 80% ahead. Panel part number is not the same on both, LQ156D1JX01 on the LQ156D1JX01 versus LQ156M1JW25A on the LQ156M1JW25A. They differ on equivalence set too, p156-4k-sharp-lq156d1jx01 on the LQ156D1JX01 versus p156-fhd-300hz-sharp-lq156m1jw25a on the LQ156M1JW25A. There is a split on resolution as well, 3840x2160 on the LQ156D1JX01 versus 1920x1080 on the LQ156M1JW25A. They differ on panel type too, IGZO on the LQ156D1JX01 versus IPS on the LQ156M1JW25A. There is a split on surface as well, Glossy on the LQ156D1JX01 versus Matte on the LQ156M1JW25A. Backlight is not the same on both, WLED on the LQ156D1JX01 versus LED on the LQ156M1JW25A.

Which should you buy, LQ156D1JX01 or LQ156M1JW25A?

it is the wrong buy for laptops requiring a matte 4K finish. It is equally the pick for exact-match replacement for laptops originally fitted with the glossy Sharp LQ156D1JX01 4K panel. The LQ156M1JW25A is the one to take for competitive gamers replacing a 300Hz panel and repair shops sourcing a direct Sharp part, though it is not built for anyone needing a standard 60-144Hz panel at lower cost.

Where the two are identical

The common ground is wider than the gap: screen size, touchscreen and connector pins are identical here.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Panel Part Number

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    LQ156D1JX01
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    LQ156M1JW25A
  • Manufacturer

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    Sharp
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    Sharp
  • Equivalence Set

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    p156-4k-sharp-lq156d1jx01
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    p156-fhd-300hz-sharp-lq156m1jw25a
  • Screen Size

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    15.6 in
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    15.6 in
  • Resolution

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    3840x2160
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    1920x1080
  • Panel Type

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    IGZO
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    IPS
  • Refresh Rate

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    60 Hz-80%
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    300 HzBest
  • Surface

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    Glossy
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    Matte
  • Touchscreen

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    No
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    No
  • Connector Pins

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    40
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    40
  • Backlight

    Sharp LQ156D1JX01
    WLED
    Sharp LQ156M1JW25A
    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 LQ156M1JW25A if you want the higher refresh rate (300 Hz vs 60 Hz).

    Price comparison

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