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Even when turned off: how much electricity does a TV actually consume?

Modern TVs are becoming more and more energy efficient, but electricity consumption remains an important issue for users.

Glavred will tell you how much electricity a TV consumes in 1 hour of operation, how many kilowatts a TV uses per month, and how much the TV uses when turned off in standby mode.

Main factors of electricity consumption

The electricity consumption of a TV depends on many factors. parameters:

Screen technology:

  • Tube transistors and cathode ray tubes (older models) consume more energy.
  • Light emitting diodes (LED), liquid crystal (LCD) and OLED screens are more economical.
  • Gas discharge elements and plasma screens are less energy efficient.

Screen size:

The larger the diagonal (for example, 85 inches versus 24), the higher the energy consumption.

Energy efficiency class:

TVs with A+++, A+++ or A+ ratings consume less energy compared to devices in classes B, C, D.

Additional features:

The presence of Smart TV, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and powerful audio systems increases energy consumption.

Standby mode:

A switched off TV in standby mode consumes from 0.3 W to 1 W.

How much electricity does a TV consume in 1 hour of operation?

How many kilowatts does a TV consume per month?

Calculations for an average user who watches TV 4 hours a day:

  • LED TV: 0.08 kWh × 4 hours × 30 days = 9.6 kWh per month.
  • OLED TV: about 12-15 kWh per month.
  • Plasma TV: up to 30 kWh per month.

If the TV is on for longer or is used more intensively (for example, in background mode), energy consumption increases.

How much does a TV with the power off consume?

In standby mode, the TV consumes minimal power, typically 0.3-1 W. In a month it is:

0.5 W × 24 hours × 30 days = 0.36 kWh.

Although this is a small amount, it can accumulate if there are many such devices in the house.

How to determine real electricity consumption

According to the documentation: The manufacturer indicates average energy consumption.

Using a meter: Turn off all devices except the TV and check its energy consumption per hour.

Using wattmeter: The device will show the exact power value.

Natasha Kumar

Natasha Kumar has been a reporter on the news desk since 2018. Before that she wrote about young adolescence and family dynamics for Styles and was the legal affairs correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining The Times Hub, Natasha Kumar worked as a staff writer at the Village Voice and a freelancer for Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, GQ and Mirabella. To get in touch, contact me through my natasha@thetimeshub.in 1-800-268-7116

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