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Manufacturer: CSOT Last updated: 2026-09-23
CSOT MG1561B01-1 Review
CSOT MG1561B01-1 is a 15.6-inch FHD (1920x1080) a-Si VA-type laptop replacement panel with 40-pin LVDS connector, 250-nit matte finish, sourced from CSOT's own panel spec sheet via Taiwan Screen.
First VA-technology panel from CSOT in the catalog (prior CSOT coverage was IPS-type only). A standard budget-tier 15.6-inch FHD laptop panel using an LVDS rather than eDP interface, distinct from CSOT's higher-end eDP IPS panels.
Compatibility
Matches budget/mainstream 15.6-inch laptops originally fitted with a CSOT MG1561B01-1 VA panel and a 40-pin LVDS connector. Do not substitute for an eDP-interface panel.
Our verdict
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- Budget 15.6-inch laptop repairs with a VA panel and LVDS connector
Not for
- Laptops with an eDP connector
- Wide-color-gamut or high-refresh use cases
Specifications
What these specs meanIdentity
| Panel Part Number | MG1561B01-1 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CSOT |
| Equivalence Set | p156-fhd-va-csot-mg1561b01 |
Panel
| Screen Size | 15.6 in |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Surface | Matte |
| Colour Gamut | 16.7M colors, 72% NTSC |
Fitment
| Touchscreen | No |
|---|---|
| Connector Pins | 40 |
Electrical
| Backlight | WLED |
|---|
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