How many watts does a TV use?
Every number here comes from a named source. Generator charts give a generous figure for sizing a generator or power station. Test data and manufacturer specs show what the appliance draws.
- Running
- 98 to 120 W
- Voltage
- 120 V
How long it runs on a battery
| Battery | Runtime |
|---|---|
| 1 kWh | 8.7 h |
| 2 kWh | 17 h |
| 3 kWh | 26 h |
| 5 kWh | 43 h |
Running nonstop at 98 W, with 85% of the battery usable after inverter losses.
What each source says
| Figure | Value | Source and basis |
|---|---|---|
| Running | 98 (77 to 108) W | ENERGY STAR certified televisions datasetENERGY STAR TVs from 50 to 59 inches, on-mode power. Median of 22 models; range is the 10th to 90th percentile. |
| Running | 120 W | Generac, Generator Wattage WorksheetGenerator sizing chart, LED/LCD TV. |
By size
| Size | Running |
|---|---|
| under 40 in | 27 (10 to 36) W |
| 40 to 49 in | 72 (60 to 85) W |
| 50 to 59 in | 98 (77 to 108) W |
| 60 to 69 in | 118 (93 to 132) W |
| 70 in and up | 167 (143 to 197) W |
ENERGY STAR TVs, on-mode power. Each row is the median of the certified models in that group, with the 10th to 90th percentile in brackets.
Good to know
- Only ENERGY STAR certified TVs are in this data, so older sets aren't covered.
Sources
ENERGY STAR data downloaded on 2026-10-25. We publish the median of the certified models and the range from the 10th to the 90th percentile.