Data through April 2026
Running cost · Computer Monitors · ENERGY STAR certified
Acer CB322QK SEMIPRUZX, CB322QK SEMIPRUX, CB322QK SEMIPRX, CB322QK BEMIPRUZX
At the standardized usage ENERGY STAR assumes, the Acer CB322QK SEMIPRUZX, CB322QK SEMIPRUX, CB322QK SEMIPRX, CB322QK BEMIPRUZX consumes 97 kWh a year — about $18 at the U.S. average electricity rate ($1.52 a month). Even among certified models it's on the thirsty end: 114% more electricity than the median computer monitor, ranked 1370 of 1482. The same unit costs $12 a year in North Dakota but $45 in Hawaii — electricity rates, not the appliance, make the difference.
Estimated annual running cost · U.S. average rate 18.8¢/kWh
$18/yr
- Per month
- $1.52
- Per day
- 5¢
- Certified use
- 97 kWh/yr
- Screen size
- 31.5 in
- Panel
- IPS LCD
- On-mode power
- 30.89 W
- Sleep-mode power
- 0.34 W
What it costs in every state
| State | Rate ¢/kWh | This model $/yr | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 17.4¢ | $17 | |
| Alaska | 27.4¢ | $26 | |
| Arizona | 15.5¢ | $15 | |
| Arkansas | 14.2¢ | $14 | |
| California | 35.3¢ | $34 | |
| Colorado | 16.5¢ | $16 | |
| Connecticut | 32.2¢ | $31 | |
| Delaware | 18.8¢ | $18 | |
| District of Columbia | 25.4¢ | $25 | |
| Florida | 15.4¢ | $15 | |
| Georgia | 15.4¢ | $15 | |
| Hawaiipriciest | 46.6¢ | $45 | |
| Idaho | 12.7¢ | $12 | |
| Illinois | 20.5¢ | $20 | |
| Indiana | 17.9¢ | $17 | |
| Iowa | 13.9¢ | $13 | |
| Kansas | 15.8¢ | $15 | |
| Kentucky | 15.0¢ | $15 | |
| Louisiana | 14.4¢ | $14 | |
| Maine | 28.4¢ | $27 | |
| Maryland | 22.1¢ | $21 | |
| Massachusetts | 29.4¢ | $28 | |
| Michigan | 21.4¢ | $21 | |
| Minnesota | 16.4¢ | $16 | |
| Mississippi | 16.8¢ | $16 | |
| Missouri | 14.0¢ | $14 | |
| Montana | 13.9¢ | $13 | |
| Nebraska | 13.3¢ | $13 | |
| Nevada | 14.3¢ | $14 | |
| New Hampshire | 27.2¢ | $26 | |
| New Jersey | 23.5¢ | $23 | |
| New Mexico | 15.2¢ | $15 | |
| New York | 29.4¢ | $28 | |
| North Carolina | 16.3¢ | $16 | |
| North Dakotacheapest | 12.3¢ | $12 | |
| Ohio | 19.5¢ | $19 | |
| Oklahoma | 13.3¢ | $13 | |
| Oregon | 15.8¢ | $15 | |
| Pennsylvania | 21.5¢ | $21 | |
| Rhode Island | 28.3¢ | $27 | |
| South Carolina | 17.1¢ | $16 | |
| South Dakota | 14.5¢ | $14 | |
| Tennessee | 14.9¢ | $14 | |
| Texas | 17.0¢ | $16 | |
| Utah | 13.3¢ | $13 | |
| Vermont | 24.6¢ | $24 | |
| Virginia | 17.4¢ | $17 | |
| Washington | 14.4¢ | $14 | |
| West Virginia | 16.1¢ | $16 | |
| Wisconsin | 19.2¢ | $19 | |
| Wyoming | 14.7¢ | $14 |
Certified models closest in efficiency
| Model | kWh/yr | $/yr (US avg) |
|---|---|---|
| HP E34m G4 | 97 | $18 |
| ViewSonic VS20044 | 97 | $18 |
| ViewSonic VS18845 | 97 | $18 |
| DELL S3225QSc | 97 | $18 |
| LG 28BQ750 | 97 | $18 |
| LG 28MQ750 | 97 | $18 |
Run your own numbers
Your rate, your numbers
- Per day
- 5¢
- Per month
- $1.52
- Per year
- $18
97 kWh/yr × 18.8¢/kWh = $18/yr
Prefilled with this model's certified 97 kWh/yr — adjust if your usage differs from the DOE test basis. The certified annual kWh (TEC) assumes the monitor is on 35% of the day and asleep the other 65%, per the ENERGY STAR test basis.
Questions, answered with the data
- How much electricity does the Acer CB322QK SEMIPRUZX, CB322QK SEMIPRUX, CB322QK SEMIPRX, CB322QK BEMIPRUZX use?
- ENERGY STAR certifies the Acer CB322QK SEMIPRUZX, CB322QK SEMIPRUX, CB322QK SEMIPRX, CB322QK BEMIPRUZX at 97 kWh per year. The certified annual kWh (TEC) assumes the monitor is on 35% of the day and asleep the other 65%, per the ENERGY STAR test basis.
- How much does the Acer CB322QK SEMIPRUZX, CB322QK SEMIPRUX, CB322QK SEMIPRX, CB322QK BEMIPRUZX cost to run per month?
- About $1.52 a month at the U.S. average residential rate (18.8¢/kWh) — 5¢ a day, or $18 a year. Your state's rate moves this up or down; see the table above.
- Is the Acer CB322QK SEMIPRUZX, CB322QK SEMIPRUX, CB322QK SEMIPRX, CB322QK BEMIPRUZX energy efficient?
- It uses 114% more electricity than the median certified computer monitor, which puts it among the least efficient certified models.
- What does the Acer CB322QK SEMIPRUZX, CB322QK SEMIPRUX, CB322QK SEMIPRX, CB322QK BEMIPRUZX cost to run in the cheapest vs. priciest state?
- At current residential rates it costs about $12 a year in North Dakota (12.3¢/kWh) and $45 in Hawaii (46.6¢/kWh).