How Much Does It Cost to Run a 65-Inch LED TV?
A typical 65-Inch LED TV uses 150W and runs about 5 hours/day. At the national average rate of 16.72¢/kWh, that costs approximately $3.76/month.
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What Affects the Cost of Running a 65-Inch LED TV
Screen Size Scales Power Consumption Non-Linearly
Going from 50 to 65 inches increases the screen area by about 70%, but power consumption typically increases by only 40-60% because larger panels use more efficient backlighting technology per square inch. A 65-inch LED TV draws 120-180W depending on brightness and content. The monthly cost difference between a 50-inch and 65-inch TV at 5 hours/day is about $1.50-$2.00.
OLED vs LED: Power Varies With Content
OLED 65-inch TVs use less power than LED for dark content (each pixel can turn completely off) but more power for bright, colorful content. An OLED watching a dark thriller might draw 80W while the same movie on LED draws 150W. But a bright sports broadcast on OLED can draw 200W+ while LED stays around 150W. On average, they are comparable.
65-Inch LED TV vs. Alternatives
How the monthly cost of a 65-Inch LED TV compares to other options:
| Alternative | Est. Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 65-Inch LED TV (this page) | $3.76 | At national average rate, 5hrs/day |
| 50-inch LED TV | ~$2.50-4 | 30% less electricity. Plenty of screen for most rooms under 12 feet. |
| 75-inch LED TV | ~$5-8 | 30-40% more electricity. For dedicated home theaters. |
| 65-inch OLED TV | ~$3-6 | Similar average cost to LED. Lower for dark content, higher for bright content. |
| Short-throw projector | ~$4-8 | 100+ inch image at similar power. Better value per inch of screen. |
65-Inch LED TV Cost by State
What a 65-Inch LED TV costs to run at 150W for 5 hours/day in every state:
| State | Rate | Monthly Cost | Yearly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 14.82¢ | $3.33 | $40.01 |
| Alaska | 25.34¢ | $5.7 | $68.42 |
| Arizona | 13.81¢ | $3.11 | $37.29 |
| Arkansas | 12.63¢ | $2.84 | $34.1 |
| California | 31.41¢ | $7.07 | $84.81 |
| Colorado | 15.24¢ | $3.43 | $41.15 |
| Connecticut | 29.35¢ | $6.6 | $79.25 |
| Delaware | 15.24¢ | $3.43 | $41.15 |
| District of Columbia | 15.87¢ | $3.57 | $42.85 |
| Florida | 15.63¢ | $3.52 | $42.2 |
| Georgia | 14.12¢ | $3.18 | $38.12 |
| Hawaii | 43.21¢ | $9.72 | $116.67 |
| Idaho | 10.87¢ | $2.45 | $29.35 |
| Illinois | 16.37¢ | $3.68 | $44.2 |
| Indiana | 15.12¢ | $3.4 | $40.82 |
| Iowa | 14.23¢ | $3.2 | $38.42 |
| Kansas | 14.98¢ | $3.37 | $40.45 |
| Kentucky | 12.87¢ | $2.9 | $34.75 |
| Louisiana | 11.98¢ | $2.7 | $32.35 |
| Maine | 22.87¢ | $5.15 | $61.75 |
| Maryland | 16.12¢ | $3.63 | $43.52 |
| Massachusetts | 28.76¢ | $6.47 | $77.65 |
| Michigan | 18.76¢ | $4.22 | $50.65 |
| Minnesota | 15.34¢ | $3.45 | $41.42 |
| Mississippi | 13.76¢ | $3.1 | $37.15 |
| Missouri | 13.12¢ | $2.95 | $35.42 |
| Montana | 12.45¢ | $2.8 | $33.62 |
| Nebraska | 11.98¢ | $2.7 | $32.35 |
| Nevada | 15.03¢ | $3.38 | $40.58 |
| New Hampshire | 25.34¢ | $5.7 | $68.42 |
| New Jersey | 18.76¢ | $4.22 | $50.65 |
| New Mexico | 14.87¢ | $3.35 | $40.15 |
| New York | 22.87¢ | $5.15 | $61.75 |
| North Carolina | 13.98¢ | $3.15 | $37.75 |
| North Dakota | 11.87¢ | $2.67 | $32.05 |
| Ohio | 15.34¢ | $3.45 | $41.42 |
| Oklahoma | 11.98¢ | $2.7 | $32.35 |
| Oregon | 13.12¢ | $2.95 | $35.42 |
| Pennsylvania | 16.87¢ | $3.8 | $45.55 |
| Rhode Island | 27.12¢ | $6.1 | $73.22 |
| South Carolina | 14.98¢ | $3.37 | $40.45 |
| South Dakota | 13.76¢ | $3.1 | $37.15 |
| Tennessee | 12.87¢ | $2.9 | $34.75 |
| Texas | 14.98¢ | $3.37 | $40.45 |
| Utah | 10.87¢ | $2.45 | $29.35 |
| Vermont | 21.34¢ | $4.8 | $57.62 |
| Virginia | 15.34¢ | $3.45 | $41.42 |
| Washington | 10.76¢ | $2.42 | $29.05 |
| West Virginia | 13.12¢ | $2.95 | $35.42 |
| Wisconsin | 16.98¢ | $3.82 | $45.85 |
| Wyoming | 11.23¢ | $2.53 | $30.32 |
Energy-Saving Tips for Your 65-Inch LED TV
- Larger screens use more power; consider whether you need 65 inches for every room
- OLED TVs can use less power than LED for dark content, but more for bright content
- Use a smart power strip to cut standby draw from the TV and connected devices
- Reducing brightness from 100% to 50% can cut power use by 30-40%
Frequently Asked Questions
At 5 hours/day viewing (the U.S. average), a 65-inch LED TV costs about $3.50-$4.50/month at the national average rate. At 8 hours/day, costs reach $5.50-$7.00/month. In Hawaii, multiply these figures by 2.5x. The monthly cost is moderate and unlikely to be a deciding factor in your TV purchase.
It depends on what you watch. OLED uses less for dark scenes (pixels turn off completely) and more for bright scenes (each pixel generates its own light). On average across mixed content, OLED and LED 65-inch TVs consume similar amounts of electricity. If you primarily watch in a dark room with cinematic content, OLED will be slightly cheaper. For bright daytime viewing of sports and news, LED may use slightly less.
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Electricity cost estimates are based on typical wattage and average residential rates from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your actual costs may vary based on your appliance's specific wattage, usage patterns, and your utility's rate structure. See our full disclaimer.