Energy Efficient HDTVs

Aaron62 · 07-23-2009, 09:44 AM

Good article on which current HDTVs are energy efficient. Saves you $ on your electric bill.

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PCMag GreenTech Approved HDTVs must surpass Energy Star 3.0 standards by at least 30 percent when the TV is operated at its default settings. For example, a 50-inch set earns an Energy Star mark if it consumes less than 318 watts of electricity in one month (five hours on, and 19 hours in standby mode each day) at its default picture settings; we award the GreenTech Approval only if that TV consumes 222 watts or less under the same conditions. (Note: Estimated operating costs are based on 5 hours of daily use at $0.1135 per kWh, the 2008 national average.)

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JVC LT-42J300

$1,099.95 list
JVC's attractive and energy-efficient LT-42J300 42-inch LCD HDTV offers significant picture quality improvements over its predecessors.
Estimated Operating Cost: $2.08 per month (118 average watts)

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LG 47LH55

$1899.99 list
The energy efficient LG 47LH55 features a unique, easy-to-use picture setup guide, but a slightly soft picture quality might be disappointing for videophiles.
Estimated Operating Cost: $2.77 per month (159 average watts)

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Panasonic TC-P42S1

$1,099.95 list
The popularity of plasma HDTVs continues to wane, but with a nice price and impressive energy consumption stats, Panasonic's 42-inch TC-P42S1 may give shoppers reason to reconsider.
Estimated Operating Cost: $2.59 per month (149 average watts)

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Sharp Aquos LC-52D85U

$2,099.99 direct
Talk about "the big picture": Sharp's energy-efficient 52-inch Aquos LC-52D85U LCD TV delivers an admirable performance at an appealing price.
Estimated Operating Cost: $4.08 per month (206 average watts)

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Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR8

$3,999.99 list
The 46-inch Sony XBR8 lacks the integrated multimedia capabilities of other LED LCDs, but with picture quality that's second to none, you probably won't care.
Estimated Operating Cost: $2.88 per month (166 average watts)

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Toshiba Regza 55ZV650U

$2,399.99 list
The 55-inch Toshiba Regza 55ZV650U produces an impressively detailed picture, but it's not ideal for watching in dimly lit rooms.
Estimated Operating Cost: $3.30 per month (189 average watts)

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Vizio VF550XVT

$1,999.99 list
Vizio's VF550XVT is an undeniable value for a 55-inch 1080p LCD television, just be prepared to tweak its settings to get this set to achieve its full picture potential.
Estimated Operating Cost: $3.22 per month (184 average watts)

From The Greenest HDTVs - Reviews by PC Magazine

EscapeVelocity · 07-23-2009, 10:13 AM

That is impressive for a plasma. I thought the LCDs had them beat by a mile in this area....just the way the technology works. Flourescent tubes are cheaper to run. LEDs maybe even cheaper.

Aaron62 · 07-23-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by EscapeVelocity

That is impressive for a plasma. I thought the LCDs had them beat by a mile in this area....just the way the technology works. Flourescent tubes are cheaper to run. LEDs maybe even cheaper.

I thought the same thing about Plasma too. Actually, I always thought energy efficiency HDTVs went in this order from worst to best:

3. Plasma
2. LCD
1. LED

but I guess there are other variables where Plasma can actually outperform LCD and LED on power consumption.


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