LCD, LED and plasma TV: power consumption in comparison
The purchase price of a flat screen TV is one thing. But what about the power consumption of LCD, LED and plasma TVs? We'll show you which TV is the most economical and who is a real power hog.
Power consumption of LED, LCD and plasma TV in comparison
In general, the bigger the TV, the higher the power consumption. A 65-inch TV will always consume more power than a 40-inch model - whether plasma, LCD or LED.
- LCD televisions are considered to be energy-saving models. However, pure LCD televisions can hardly be found on the market. The technology has developed further. And LED technology is even more energy efficient than LCD technology.
- Plasma TVs, on the other hand, offer a wonderful picture, but the power consumption here is higher than that of an LED TV. However, the power consumption of plasma TVs fluctuates somewhat. For films with many dark sequences, the power consumption is lower than for pictures with many bright elements.
Buy LED or plasma TV?
However, it is very easy to check on the Internet and in the local shop whether the TV is economical or a power guzzler. The energy efficiency class is always in the description or on the TV.
- LED TVs often have A +. Plasma TVs often only have B.
- In addition, the annual consumption is included in the description or the TV set on site. This is always a good guide, but it varies depending on how often the TV is running.
- Tip: In our TV best list you can use the reference number for "energy consumption" as a guide. The absolute values are noted below under "Power consumption".
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