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How many watts does a soundbar use? (35 W)
A soundbar uses about 35 W
Typical range 20–60 watts, plus ~2 W on standby.
Typical range 20–60 watts, plus ~2 W on standby.
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A soundbar uses modest power for everyday volume, rising only when you push it loud with a powered subwoofer.
Soundbar power specs
| Typical running power | 35 W |
| Typical range | 20–60 W |
| Standby draw | 2 W |
| Energy use | 0.14 kWh/day · 4.2 kWh/mo |
What affects the wattage
- Model size, age and energy rating.
- Settings and how hard it works (heat, speed, load).
- How many hours a day you run it.
Running cost at $0.17/kWh
| Electricity rate | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0.10/kWh | $0.01 | $0.42 | $5.11 |
| $0.15/kWh | $0.02 | $0.63 | $7.67 |
| $0.20/kWh | $0.03 | $0.84 | $10.22 |
| $0.25/kWh | $0.04 | $1.05 | $12.78 |
| $0.30/kWh | $0.04 | $1.26 | $15.33 |
| $0.40/kWh | $0.06 | $1.68 | $20.44 |
See the full breakdown of what it costs to run a soundbar, or what size power station runs a soundbar.
FAQ
How many watts does a soundbar use?
Around 20-60 watts at normal listening levels.
Does a soundbar add much to my bill?
Very little - even daily use costs only a dollar or two a year.
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