Appliance Wattage & Running Cost

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.

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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 power80 W
Typical range50–150 W
Standby draw2 W
Energy use0.40 kWh/day · 12.0 kWh/mo

What affects the wattage

Running cost at $0.17/kWh

Electricity ratePer dayPer monthPer 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.