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Cost to run a led tv (55-inch)

A 55-inch LED TV uses about 90 watts in normal viewing. OLED uses slightly more (~120 W), and 75-inch+ TVs can pull 150–200 W.

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US average: $0.16/kWh. CA & HI: $0.30+. Look at any electric bill for your exact rate.

Estimated cost

Wattage
90 W
kWh per hour
0.090
Cost per hour
$0.01
Cost per day
$0.06
Cost per month
$1.73
Cost per year
$21

Ways to lower the cost

  • •Lower brightness — most TVs ship at near-max settings, which use 30%+ more.
  • •Disable 'always-on' / Quick Start — ~5 W standby vs ~0.5 W.

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