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Does a new TV use less electricity than a lightbulb? We’re betting you’ll be surprised and enjoy saving money!<\/center><\/p><\/div>\n

How Much Energy Does Your TV Use?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Recently, I ran into a guy at a bar who made a bet with me that a new TV uses less Texas electricity<\/a> than a lightbulb. Maybe 10 years ago, I thought as I took the bet. With the stakes high (we’re talking an entire bar tab on the line), we took to the internet to find out whether or not TVs were more energy-efficient than lightbulbs, and the answer turned out to be surprising.<\/span><\/p>\n

What TV Size Is Most Popular in North America?<\/span><\/h3>\n

First, we had to figure out the trend for TVs because size impacts energy consumption. The bigger the TV, the more energy it’s going to use. And it turns out that most TVs are between 50 – 65 inches. Plus, with recent price cuts, <\/span>65-inch TVs are the most popular<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Over the last year, the prices for 55-inch TVs have stayed the same while 65-inch TVs have seen a 25% drop in price. This is mostly due to large stockpiles built in anticipation of increasing tariffs on imports that never happened, leaving businesses with TVs they needed to sell. So, we went with 65-inch TVs as the standard.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is OLED Better Than LED?<\/span><\/h3>\n

We also had to figure out what type of TV. Trends change over time. Plasma TVs used to be popular, but they’re no longer being produced. Plasmas were heavier and <\/span>used more electricity<\/span> than OLED or LED TVs. Now,\u00a0<\/span>LEDs are being phased out for newer OLED (Organic light-emitting diodes) TVs. LG has even predicted that by 2021, <\/span>50% of its revenue<\/span> will come from OLED TVs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

OLED TVs <\/span>are superior to LED TVs<\/span>. They\u2019re thinner, lighter, and offer a better picture quality. The reason for this is in how LED TVs project their image.\u00a0<\/span>LED TVs need a backlight to shine through each pixel for the color to show.\u00a0OLEDs, on the other hand, don\u2019t use a backlight to illuminate their pixels. Instead, each pixel functions as its own unit, producing its own light and color. The difference comes through in the quality of its image. Simply put, OLED shows deeper blacks and a wider gamut array<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

We were divided here, so we decided to split the difference. We looked at the electricity use of both OLED and LED TVs to keep it fair.<\/p>\n

How Much Electricity Does a Modern Television Use?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Figuring out how much energy a TV uses is tricky…<\/span>OLEDs energy use depends on the brightness of the show. The brighter a show, the more energy your OLED TV will use. That’s because each pixel illuminates individually. LED TVs function differently. They use\u00a0a backlight to illuminate pixels, making their<\/span>\u00a0electricity use consistent whether bright or dark. They’ve also been around longer and have had more advances in\u00a0energy efficiency since they hit the market. <\/span><\/p>\n

Overall, LED TVs tend to be more energy efficient (with a few exceptions).\u00a0<\/span>To give you an idea of how much energy each type of TV uses, here are the specs on some of the most popular 65-inch LED and OLED TVs:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
TV Model<\/span><\/td>\nSize\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nEnergy Use<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LG – 65″ Class – OLED – C9PUA Series – 2160p – Smart – 4K UHD TV with HDR<\/span><\/td>\n65-inch<\/span><\/td>\n$31 per year (Based off .12 cents per kWh for 5 hours per day with 256 kWh consumed over the year).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sony – 65″ Class – OLED – A8G Series – 2160p – Smart – 4K UHD TV with HDR<\/span><\/td>\n65-inch<\/span><\/td>\n$37 per year (Based off .12 cents per kWh for 5 hours per day with 303 kWh consumed over the year).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LG – 65″ Class – OLED – B8 Series – 2160p – Smart – 4K UHD TV with HDR<\/span><\/td>\n65-inch<\/span><\/td>\n$27 per year (Based off .12 cents per kWh for 5 hours per day with 224 kWh consumed over the year).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Samsung – 65″ Class – LED – NU6900 Series – 2160p – Smart – 4K UHD TV with HDR<\/span><\/td>\n65-inch<\/span><\/td>\n$18 per year (Based off .12 cents per kWh for 5 hours per day with 147 kWh consumed over the year).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Samsung – 65″ Class – LED – 7 Series – 2160p – Smart – 4K UHD TV with HDR<\/span><\/td>\n65-inch<\/span><\/td>\n$18 per year (Based off .12 cents per kWh for 5 hours per day with 147 kWh consumed over the year).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sony – 65″ Class – LED – X900F Series – 2160p – Smart – 4K Ultra HD TV with HDR<\/span><\/td>\n65-inch<\/span><\/td>\n$36 per year (Based off .12 cents per kWh for 5 hours per day with 300 kWh consumed over the year).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

TV Power Consumption vs. A Light Bulb: Who Wins?<\/span><\/h3>\n

In terms of sheer power consumption, these 65-inch LED TVs tend to use 100 watts or more when they’re switched on. So, the light bulb wins, hands down.<\/p>\n

But in terms of cost, it’s really much closer. Compared to an LED TV, a <\/span>60-watt incandescent lightbulb<\/span> that produces 800 lumens working for 5 hours a day with an average electricity rate of .12 cents per kWh will cost $13.14 to run all year. That\u2019s slightly cheaper than running your LED TV all year (and a lot less fun). <\/span>An LED light<\/span>\u00a0producing the same 800 lumens and working the same amount of time would only cost $2.19 in energy use each year.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, the clear winner here is the lightbulb…at least until you multiply that by how many lights you have in your house. Plus, if you still use incandescent bulbs (switch to LEDs ASAP if you do), 2 – 3 will use more electricity than most TVs over the course of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Either way though, I won so drinks were on my new friend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s the Best Way to Save Money on Your Texas Electricity Bill?<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you like winning, then you’ll be glad to know that you can win big with HUGE savings on your monthly electricity bills in Texas. Simply shop for <\/span>cheap electricity companies in the Oncor service<\/span> area, and compare providers to find the lowest energy rates for your home. W<\/span>ith the <\/span>power to choose<\/span>, you have your pick of over 100 electricity plans in Dallas. <\/span><\/p>\n

But t<\/span>hose options can be overwhelming. That’s why you need to visit us at\u00a0<\/span>www.texaselectricityratings.com<\/span> for help finding the best electricity plan for your home. Tools like the <\/span>Plan Picker 3000 <\/span>\u00a0and the <\/span>Texas Rate Analyzer<\/span> help you narrow down the options, giving you a selection of the cheapest electricity rates to choose from in Dallas. <\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t waste any more time. Shop for a new electricity provider by comparing plans today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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