Samsung LN32A450 LCD HDTV Review - Power Consumption

Power Consumption (9.23)
The Samsung LN32A450 did a good job with power consumption, consuming only 79.3 watts when calibrated to a brightness of 200 candelsa per meter squared, which is a good brightness level for both bright and dark situations. This was achieved by setting the backlight level of the Samsung LN32A450 to 3. At this level the Samsung LN32A450 will cost the average family only $15.49 to operate over the course of a year. Below you can also see how turning the backlight all the way up or down will impact your bill.