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How Much Does a OLED TV Cost to Run?
At the current U.S. average rate of 18.3¢/kWh (July 2026), a oled tv costs about $3.39 per month at typical usage — 5 hours/day.
Per hour
2.2¢
at 90–200 W
Per day
$0.11
5 hours/day
Per month
$3.39
19 kWh
Per year
$40.71
222 kWh
OLED power scales with what's on screen: dark movies sip electricity while bright sports and HDR push draw well above a comparable LED set. On mixed content, expect a modest premium over an LED panel of the same size.
Calculate it for your home
Per hour
2.2¢
Per day
$0.11
Per month
$3.34
Per year
$40.08
Uses 18 kWh/month at 18.3¢ per kWh.
Cheapest and most expensive states
Monthly cost at typical usage, using each state's current average residential rate.
Cost in every state
| State | Rate (¢/kWh) | Per hour | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 12.7 | 1.5¢ | $2.35 | $28.25 |
| Nevada | 12.8 | 1.5¢ | $2.37 | $28.48 |
| Utah | 13.1 | 1.6¢ | $2.43 | $29.14 |
| North Dakota | 13.4 | 1.6¢ | $2.48 | $29.81 |
| Idaho | 13.7 | 1.6¢ | $2.54 | $30.48 |
| Tennessee | 13.7 | 1.6¢ | $2.54 | $30.48 |
| Kentucky | 13.8 | 1.7¢ | $2.56 | $30.70 |
| Nebraska | 13.8 | 1.7¢ | $2.56 | $30.70 |
| Arkansas | 14.3 | 1.7¢ | $2.65 | $31.81 |
| Oklahoma | 14.4 | 1.7¢ | $2.67 | $32.04 |
| Wyoming | 14.4 | 1.7¢ | $2.67 | $32.04 |
| Mississippi | 14.5 | 1.7¢ | $2.69 | $32.26 |
| Washington | 14.7 | 1.8¢ | $2.72 | $32.70 |
| Florida | 15.0 | 1.8¢ | $2.78 | $33.37 |
| Montana | 15.0 | 1.8¢ | $2.78 | $33.37 |
| North Carolina | 15.2 | 1.8¢ | $2.82 | $33.82 |
| Kansas | 15.3 | 1.8¢ | $2.83 | $34.04 |
| Arizona | 15.4 | 1.8¢ | $2.85 | $34.26 |
| South Dakota | 15.4 | 1.8¢ | $2.85 | $34.26 |
| South Carolina | 15.5 | 1.9¢ | $2.87 | $34.48 |
| West Virginia | 15.8 | 1.9¢ | $2.93 | $35.15 |
| Texas | 15.9 | 1.9¢ | $2.95 | $35.37 |
| Iowa | 16.0 | 1.9¢ | $2.96 | $35.59 |
| Oregon | 16.0 | 1.9¢ | $2.96 | $35.59 |
| Missouri | 16.1 | 1.9¢ | $2.98 | $35.82 |
| New Mexico | 16.1 | 1.9¢ | $2.98 | $35.82 |
| Georgia | 16.3 | 2.0¢ | $3.02 | $36.26 |
| Alabama | 16.4 | 2.0¢ | $3.04 | $36.48 |
| Indiana | 16.7 | 2.0¢ | $3.09 | $37.15 |
| Colorado | 17.0 | 2.0¢ | $3.15 | $37.82 |
| Minnesota | 17.5 | 2.1¢ | $3.24 | $38.93 |
| Virginia | 17.6 | 2.1¢ | $3.26 | $39.15 |
| Delaware | 18.5 | 2.2¢ | $3.43 | $41.16 |
| Wisconsin | 19.1 | 2.3¢ | $3.54 | $42.49 |
| Illinois | 19.2 | 2.3¢ | $3.56 | $42.71 |
| Ohio | 19.5 | 2.3¢ | $3.61 | $43.38 |
| Maryland | 21.4 | 2.6¢ | $3.97 | $47.61 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.7 | 2.6¢ | $4.02 | $48.28 |
| Michigan | 23.1 | 2.8¢ | $4.28 | $51.39 |
| Vermont | 23.8 | 2.9¢ | $4.41 | $52.95 |
| Connecticut | 24.2 | 2.9¢ | $4.48 | $53.84 |
| Washington, D.C. | 25.2 | 3.0¢ | $4.67 | $56.06 |
| New Jersey | 25.2 | 3.0¢ | $4.67 | $56.06 |
| New Hampshire | 26.6 | 3.2¢ | $4.93 | $59.18 |
| Rhode Island | 28.3 | 3.4¢ | $5.24 | $62.96 |
| Alaska | 28.8 | 3.5¢ | $5.34 | $64.07 |
| New York | 29.9 | 3.6¢ | $5.54 | $66.52 |
| Massachusetts | 30.5 | 3.7¢ | $5.65 | $67.85 |
| Maine | 32.4 | 3.9¢ | $6.00 | $72.08 |
| California | 33.6 | 4.0¢ | $6.23 | $74.75 |
| Hawaii | 48.0 | 5.8¢ | $8.89 | $107 |
How to lower the cost
- Disable instant-on standby modes — they can idle at 10–20 watts around the clock.
- Stream on a stick, not a console: the same show can use 10× less power.
- Turn down screen brightness or enable the ambient light sensor.
Frequently asked questions
How much electricity does a oled tv use?
A typical oled tv draws about 120 watts in use. At 5 hours/day, that works out to roughly 0.6 kWh per day, or 19 kWh per month.
How much does it cost to run a oled tv for 1 hour?
At the current U.S. average residential rate of 18.3¢/kWh, one hour costs about 2.2¢. In Louisiana (12.7¢/kWh) it's 1.5¢, while in Hawaii (48¢/kWh) it's 5.8¢.
How much does a oled tv cost to run per month?
With typical usage (5 hours/day), expect about $3.39 per month at the U.S. average rate — from $2.35 in Louisiana up to $8.89 in Hawaii. Rates are as of July 2026.
Does a oled tv use a lot of electricity?
It's a moderate load: roughly 2% of an average U.S. home's monthly consumption at typical usage. Noticeable, but not a bill-driver on its own.