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Modern televisions commonly draw about 50 to 200 watts in use.

The Claim

One hour of television viewing uses approximately 70 to 100 watt-hours of electricity.

The Short Version

The stated range is plausible for some modern televisions but is too narrow as a general estimate. Credible figures vary from roughly 50 to 200 watt-hours per hour for many sets, with consumption strongly affected by screen size, display technology, settings, and viewing method. Some measurements fall below 70 Wh, while larger or higher-powered models can substantially exceed 100 Wh.

Caveats

  • Television power consumption varies substantially by screen size, display technology, brightness, and picture settings.
  • Figures for direct television power draw should not be conflated with estimates that include set-top boxes, streaming devices, networks, or other delivery infrastructure.
  • The 70–100 Wh range describes some televisions, not a reliable range for all common models.

The Receipts

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