Device power consumption
Watts and running cost for gaming, internet and computer hardware, from the makers' published specs.
Costs use the US average price of 18.16 cents per kWh (EIA, August 2026). Open any page to switch to your country or type your own price.
Screens and gaming
| Device | Typical power | Energy a year | Cost a month (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming PC | up to 500 W | 548 kWh | up to $8.29 |
| PS5 and PS5 Pro | up to 350 W | 383 kWh | up to $5.80 |
| Gaming GPU | up to 250 W | 274 kWh | up to $4.14 |
Starlink
| Device | Typical power | Energy a year | Cost a month (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink Standard | 100 W | 876 kWh | $13 |
| Starlink Mini | 40 W | 350 kWh | $5.30 |
How to read this chart
Typical power is what the appliance draws while it's on (for fridges and air conditioners, while the compressor runs). Energy a year is for the typical use described on its page, such as 5 hours a day for a TV or a full year for a fridge. That's why a fridge with low watts can still cost more than a 1,500 W microwave.
Every figure comes from official data or the maker's own specs, listed on each page. How we get our numbers.
Home appliances: fridge, heater, oven, EV charger and more · Running cost calculator for anything else