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How many watts does a LED TV use? (80 W)
A LED TV uses about 80 W
Typical range 50–150 watts, plus ~2 W on standby.
Typical range 50–150 watts, plus ~2 W on standby.
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A modern LED or LCD TV sips power compared with old plasma sets, though bigger and brighter screens still use more.
LED TV power specs
| Typical running power | 80 W |
| Typical range | 50–150 W |
| Standby draw | 2 W |
| Energy use | 0.40 kWh/day · 12.0 kWh/mo |
What affects a LED TV's wattage
A LED TV is rated around 80 W, but the real figure shifts with a few things:
- Model and rating: A LED TV ranges from about 50 W on efficient units to 150 W on larger or older ones — a spread of ~100 W.
- Usage: the real draw depends on screen size, brightness and volume.
- Standby: even idle it keeps drawing ~2 W, which quietly adds up over a year.
- Run time: because a LED TV typically runs about 5 h/day, hours of use matter as much as raw wattage on your bill.
Running cost at $0.17/kWh
| Electricity rate | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.10/kWh | $0.04 | $1.20 | $14.60 |
| $0.15/kWh | $0.06 | $1.80 | $21.90 |
| $0.20/kWh | $0.08 | $2.40 | $29.20 |
| $0.25/kWh | $0.10 | $3.00 | $36.50 |
| $0.30/kWh | $0.12 | $3.60 | $43.80 |
| $0.40/kWh | $0.16 | $4.80 | $58.40 |
See the full breakdown of what it costs to run a LED TV, or what size power station runs a LED TV.
FAQ
How many watts does an LED TV use?
A 50-65 inch LED TV draws about 50-150 watts depending on size and brightness.
Does a TV use power on standby?
Yes - around 1-3 watts to listen for the remote, which is small but constant.
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