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How Much Does a Television (55" LED/OLED) Cost to Run?
A modern 55" LED TV uses about 80-100 watts. OLED TVs use slightly more. Older plasma TVs could use 300-400 watts for the same size.
watts
hrs/day
$/kWh
Daily Cost
$0.08
0.5 kWh
Monthly Cost
$2.40
15.0 kWh
Yearly Cost
$29.20
182.5 kWh
For perspective...
At $29.20/year, that's about $2 per month — roughly 6 gallons of gas per year.
Energy-Saving Tips for Your Television (55" LED/OLED)
- Reduce brightness — most TVs ship at showroom brightness, far more than needed at home
- Enable the TV's eco mode or ambient light sensor
- Older plasma TVs should be replaced — a modern LED uses 60-70% less power