CRT monitor electricity usage

What is electricity consumption of average/common CRT monitor?

CRT monitors employ an antiquated technology that makes use of a vacuum tube with an electron emitter. Production of CRT display monitors has ended, and they are no longer produced. The majority of consumers have switched to LED/LCD display panel technology due to its improved energy-saving capabilities.

To calculate the energy usage of a 17-inch CRT monitor utilizing 75 Watts for 5 hours per day at a cost of $0.10 per kWh, click calculate.

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Hours used per dayhelpFill in how many hours a day you use/would like to use the device. For example, if you use the device for 2.7 hours per day, then enter 2.7.:

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Kilowatts per dayhelp Here you will see a value for how much energy (in watts, kilowatts or megawatts) the device will consume per day if it is used for the time you specify. The formula "Hours used per day" × "Power use" is used.:

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Hours Used Per Day: Indicate the average number of hours per day that the device is used. If the daily power usage is less than one hour, enter the number as a decimal (for instance, 30 minutes a day equals 0.5).

Power Use (Watts): Type in the watts that represent the device's typical power use.

Price (kWh): Enter the price per kilowatt hour you pay typically; our calculators use a default value of 0.10 (10 cents). Check your power bill for the precise cost.

Comparison of power consumption for LED, LCD, CRT, and plasma:

Size of the Screen	LED	LCD	CRT	Plasma
15 inches / 38.1 centimetres	15	18	65	---
17 inches / 43.18 centimetres	18	20	75	---
19 inches / 48.26 centimetres	20	22	80	---
20 inches / 50.8 centimetres	24	26	90	---
21 inches / 53.34 centimetres	26	30	100	---
22 inches / 55.88 centimetres	30	40	110	---
24 inches / 60.96 centimetres	40	50	120	---
30 inches / 76.2 centimetres	50	60	---	150
32 inches / 81.28 centimetres	55	70	---	160
37 inches / 93.98 centimetres	60	80	---	180
42 inches / 106.68 centimetres	80	120	---	220
50 inches / 127 centimetres	100	150	---	300

Modern display technologies utilize less electricity than CRTs do, therefore if you want to save energy, we suggest switching to an LED/LCD display. There are however a few potential benefits of CRT displays compared to LCD displays:

• Image quality: CRT displays are able to produce images with a higher refresh rate and a wider viewing angle, which can make them more comfortable to view for long periods of time.
• Colour accuracy: CRT displays are generally considered to have better colour accuracy and a wider colour gamut than LCD displays, which can make them better suited for certain applications such as photo editing and colour grading.
• Durability: CRT displays are generally more durable than LCD displays, as they are less prone to damage from impact or pressure.

However, CRT displays also have some significant drawbacks compared to LCD displays. They are generally larger and heavier than LCD displays, and they consume more power and generate more heat. Additionally, CRT displays are more prone to flickering and image distortion, which can be fatiguing for users over time.

In general, LCD displays have largely replaced CRT displays due to their advantages in terms of size, power consumption, and image quality. However, CRT displays may still be preferred in certain situations where image quality or colour accuracy are the top priorities.