#1
Samsung QN43QN90FAF
42.5 in measured · 62.8 W on-mode · 118.79 kWh/yr
26 QLED TVs, Ranked by Running Cost
Televisions with QLED display technology, sold in the US, across every screen size. Ranked cheapest to run first, estimated at 18.31¢/kWh (July 2026).
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This depends heavily on hours of use. ENERGY STAR's annual figure is based on a fixed test assumption, not your actual viewing hours. Use it to compare models of the same display type, not as your real bill.
26 ENERGY STAR certified models, from about $22 to $116 a year to run at the US average electricity rate. See how we calculate running costs.
Top 5 cheapest to run
#2
LG 50QNED85TU*
49.5 in measured · 73.2 W on-mode · 136 kWh/yr
#3
LG 55QNED85TU*
54.6 in measured · 76.9 W on-mode · 142 kWh/yr
#4
Samsung QN43QN90DAF
42.5 in measured · 63.4 W on-mode · 143.6 kWh/yr
#5
Samsung QN50QN90FAF
49.5 in measured · 75.76 W on-mode · 143.81 kWh/yr
All 26 models
| Rank | Brand | Model | Screen size | On-mode power | Energy use | Est. cost/year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samsung | QN43QN90FAF | 42.5 in | 62.8 W | 118.79 kWh/yr | $22 |
| 2 | LG | 50QNED85TU* | 49.5 in | 73.2 W | 136 kWh/yr | $25 |
| 3 | LG | 55QNED85TU* | 54.6 in | 76.9 W | 142 kWh/yr | $26 |
| 4 | Samsung | QN43QN90DAF | 42.5 in | 63.4 W | 143.6 kWh/yr | $26 |
| 5 | Samsung | QN50QN90FAF | 49.5 in | 75.76 W | 143.81 kWh/yr | $26 |
| 6 | Samsung | QN50QN90DAF | 49.5 in | 74.27 W | 165.5 kWh/yr | $30 |
| 7 | Samsung | QN75QN90CAF | 74.5 in | 138.97 W | 183.8 kWh/yr | $34 |
| 8 | Samsung | QN55QN90FAF | 54.6 in | 102.38 W | 193.09 kWh/yr | $35 |
| 9 | LG | 65QNED85TU* | 64.5 in | 112 W | 207 kWh/yr | $38 |
| 10 | LG | 65QNED90TU* | 64.5 in | 117 W | 216 kWh/yr | $40 |
| 11 | Samsung | QN55QN90DAF | 54.6 in | 102.15 W | 223.9 kWh/yr | $41 |
| 12 | Samsung | QN65QN90FAF | 64.5 in | 125.93 W | 234.67 kWh/yr | $43 |
| 13 | LG | 75QNED90TU* | 74.5 in | 138.9 W | 256 kWh/yr | $47 |
| 14 | LG | 75QNED85TU* | 74.5 in | 140.7 W | 260 kWh/yr | $48 |
| 15 | Samsung | QN65QN90DAF | 64.5 in | 121.96 W | 265.9 kWh/yr | $49 |
| 16 | Samsung | QN75QN90FAF | 74.5 in | 144.02 W | 267.69 kWh/yr | $49 |
| 17 | Samsung | QN65QN95DAF | 64.5 in | 125.73 W | 275 kWh/yr | $50 |
| 18 | LG | 86QNED85TU* | 85.6 in | 166.2 W | 306 kWh/yr | $56 |
| 19 | Samsung | QN75QN90DAF | 74.6 in | 141.39 W | 307.88 kWh/yr | $56 |
| 20 | Samsung | QN75QN95DAF | 74.6 in | 148.2 W | 320.7 kWh/yr | $59 |
| 21 | LG | 86QNED90TU* | 85.6 in | 184.6 W | 340 kWh/yr | $62 |
| 22 | Samsung | QN85QN90FAF | 84.5 in | 186.31 W | 344.87 kWh/yr | $63 |
| 23 | Samsung | QN98QN90FAF | 97.5 in | 193.08 W | 357.22 kWh/yr | $65 |
| 24 | Samsung | QN85QN90DAF | 84.6 in | 181.05 W | 390 kWh/yr | $71 |
| 25 | Samsung | QN85QN95DAF | 84.6 in | 192.53 W | 413.7 kWh/yr | $76 |
| 26 | Samsung | QN115QN90FF | 114.4 in | 343.5 W | 631.05 kWh/yr | $116 |