LG 37LH55 LCD HDTV Review - Power Consumption

Power Consumption Summary
• Doesn't draw a lot of power. • Costs about $33 per year with maximum backlight.
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Power Consumption (8.94)

You don't stop paying for your HDTV once it's in your home. The thing obviously need power to run, and this can sometimes add up to a hefty monthly cost. To figure out monthly costs, we hook the TV up to a voltage meter then assume the TV will be used for 5 hours daily and be in standby or off for the remainder. With different calibrations, these costs could change.

Even with maximum backlight, the LG 37LH55 will only use up about $33 per year. This is pretty cheap. If you turn the backlight down to the 200cd/m2 mark, which is bright enough to provide optimal viewing without wasting power, you'll save $10/year, roughly.

Below is a chart comparing the 37LH55 to other, similar HDTVs. It's the cheapest one in the chart, followed very closely by another LG set.

Power Consumption