entertainment · 115W typical
Running a led tv (65-inch) costs about $2.28/month.
That's the typical led tv (65-inch) at 115W, run 4 hours a day at the US-average rate of 16.5¢/kWh. Change any of those and the number moves — use the calculator below to see yours.
Estimated cost
Full-power draw for 4 hours at 16.5¢/kWh.
How you use it
Cost shifts with how long it's on.
The same led tv (65-inch) can cost very different amounts depending on usage patterns. Three common scenarios, at the US-average rate.
nightly watching
$2.28
per month
prime time TV
heavy household
$4.55
per month
always-on viewing
Where you live
$4.13 spread between the cheapest and priciest states.
Same appliance, same hours of use, different zip code — the monthly cost varies this much.
| State | Rate | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 41.2¢ | $5.69 | $69.17 |
| California | 31.4¢ | $4.33 | $52.72 |
| Massachusetts | 30.8¢ | $4.25 | $51.71 |
| Connecticut | 28.7¢ | $3.96 | $48.19 |
| Rhode Island | 27.9¢ | $3.85 | $46.84 |
| New Hampshire | 24.6¢ | $3.39 | $41.30 |
| Alaska | 24.3¢ | $3.35 | $40.80 |
| New York | 22.3¢ | $3.08 | $37.44 |
| Maine | 22.1¢ | $3.05 | $37.11 |
| Vermont | 21.5¢ | $2.97 | $36.10 |
| Michigan | 19.3¢ | $2.66 | $32.40 |
| New Jersey | 19.1¢ | $2.64 | $32.07 |
| Maryland | 18.4¢ | $2.54 | $30.89 |
| Pennsylvania | 18.1¢ | $2.50 | $30.39 |
| District of Columbia | 17.8¢ | $2.46 | $29.89 |
| Wisconsin | 17.4¢ | $2.40 | $29.21 |
| Delaware | 17.2¢ | $2.37 | $28.88 |
| Illinois | 16.9¢ | $2.33 | $28.38 |
| Ohio | 16.6¢ | $2.29 | $27.87 |
| Nevada | 16.3¢ | $2.25 | $27.37 |
| Indiana | 15.8¢ | $2.18 | $26.53 |
| Virginia | 15.7¢ | $2.17 | $26.36 |
| Minnesota | 15.6¢ | $2.15 | $26.19 |
| Colorado | 15.4¢ | $2.13 | $25.86 |
| Alabama | 15.2¢ | $2.10 | $25.52 |
| West Virginia | 15.2¢ | $2.10 | $25.52 |
| Florida | 15.1¢ | $2.08 | $25.35 |
| New Mexico | 14.8¢ | $2.04 | $24.85 |
| Texas | 14.8¢ | $2.04 | $24.85 |
| Arizona | 14.7¢ | $2.03 | $24.68 |
| South Carolina | 14.7¢ | $2.03 | $24.68 |
| Kansas | 14.6¢ | $2.01 | $24.51 |
| Georgia | 14.2¢ | $1.96 | $23.84 |
| Iowa | 14.1¢ | $1.95 | $23.67 |
| North Carolina | 13.9¢ | $1.92 | $23.34 |
| Missouri | 13.6¢ | $1.88 | $22.83 |
| Oregon | 13.4¢ | $1.85 | $22.50 |
| Tennessee | 13.3¢ | $1.84 | $22.33 |
| Kentucky | 13.2¢ | $1.82 | $22.16 |
| Mississippi | 13.1¢ | $1.81 | $21.99 |
| Oklahoma | 13.1¢ | $1.81 | $21.99 |
| South Dakota | 12.7¢ | $1.75 | $21.32 |
| Montana | 12.4¢ | $1.71 | $20.82 |
| Nebraska | 12.2¢ | $1.68 | $20.48 |
| Arkansas | 12.1¢ | $1.67 | $20.32 |
| Washington | 12.1¢ | $1.67 | $20.32 |
| Louisiana | 11.9¢ | $1.64 | $19.98 |
| Wyoming | 11.6¢ | $1.60 | $19.48 |
| North Dakota | 11.5¢ | $1.59 | $19.31 |
| Utah | 11.4¢ | $1.57 | $19.14 |
| Idaho | 11.3¢ | $1.56 | $18.97 |
Efficient vs. inefficient
A $20.48/year difference across the wattage range.
Swapping a high-draw model for an efficient one pays for itself. Here's what that looks like annually at typical usage.
Most efficient
115W
$2.28 per month
$27.70 per year
Typical
115W
$2.28 per month
$27.70 per year
High draw
200W
$3.96 per month
$48.18 per year
When it hits hardest
winter peak
Heavier winter use.
Ways to cut the cost
- 1
Drop backlight to 60-70%
Saves 20-30% of wattage with minimal visual impact
- 2
Use smart plug to eliminate 1-3W standby
Saves 15-30 kWh/year
- 3
Check for firmware updates — some unlock better efficiency modes
Can cut 5-10%
Real-world wattages
Pulled from actual spec sheets.
| Brand | Model | Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung | QN65Q60B 65-inch QLED | 140W |
| LG | 65UQ7570PUJ 65-inch UHD | 110W |
| TCL | 65S455 65-inch 4-Series | 115W |
Picks that actually move the needle
Three products worth comparing if you're thinking about upgrading or supplementing what you have.
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See also
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Sources: www.energystar.gov · www.energy.gov
Last updated: 2026-04-13