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16 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.

16 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

#1

Samsung QN43QN90FAF

42.5 in measured · 62.8 W on-mode · 118.79 kWh/yr

Est. $22/year to run

#2

LG 50QNED85TU*

49.5 in measured · 73.2 W on-mode · 136 kWh/yr

Est. $25/year to run

#3

LG 55QNED85TU*

54.6 in measured · 76.9 W on-mode · 142 kWh/yr

Est. $26/year to run

#4

Samsung QN50QN90FAF

49.5 in measured · 75.76 W on-mode · 143.81 kWh/yr

Est. $26/year to run

#5

Samsung QN55QN90FAF

54.6 in measured · 102.38 W on-mode · 193.09 kWh/yr

Est. $35/year to run

All 16 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 QN50QN90FAF 49.5 in 75.76 W 143.81 kWh/yr $26
5 Samsung QN55QN90FAF 54.6 in 102.38 W 193.09 kWh/yr $35
6 LG 65QNED85TU* 64.5 in 112 W 207 kWh/yr $38
7 LG 65QNED90TU* 64.5 in 117 W 216 kWh/yr $40
8 Samsung QN65QN90FAF 64.5 in 125.93 W 234.67 kWh/yr $43
9 LG 75QNED90TU* 74.5 in 138.9 W 256 kWh/yr $47
10 LG 75QNED85TU* 74.5 in 140.7 W 260 kWh/yr $48
11 Samsung QN75QN90FAF 74.5 in 144.02 W 267.69 kWh/yr $49
12 LG 86QNED85TU* 85.6 in 166.2 W 306 kWh/yr $56
13 LG 86QNED90TU* 85.6 in 184.6 W 340 kWh/yr $62
14 Samsung QN85QN90FAF 84.5 in 186.31 W 344.87 kWh/yr $63
15 Samsung QN98QN90FAF 97.5 in 193.08 W 357.22 kWh/yr $65
16 Samsung QN115QN90FF 114.4 in 343.5 W 631.05 kWh/yr $116

Estimated running cost = annual kWh × 18.31¢/kWh (July 2026 US average), based on ENERGY STAR's test assumption, not your actual viewing hours. Your own rate and usage may be higher or lower — check your bill. This list includes discontinued and not-yet-sold certified models.