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Data through June 2026

Televisions · 31 certified models

55-Inch Televisions

Filtering to 55-inch televisions narrows the field to 31 of the 180 certified televisions in this data, ranging $22–$45 a year at national-average electricity rates (median $33).

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Questions, answered with the data

How much does it cost to run 55-inch televisions?
Among 31 certified models in this data, 55-inch televisions cost $22 to $45 a year to run at the U.S. average electricity rate (18.3¢/kWh) — a median of $33.
Do 55-inch televisions cost more or less than the average television?
The median model here runs $33 a year, 3% less than the $34 median across all certified televisions.
What's the cheapest model among 55-inch televisions?
The LOEWE. stellar 55 costs about $22 a year at the U.S. average rate (120 kWh/yr) — the lowest certified figure in this group.
What does the certified annual-kWh figure assume for televisions?
The certified annual kWh is based on the standardized ENERGY STAR duty cycle of about 5 hours of on-time per day plus standby the rest of the time. Heavy streaming households will use more.

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