Best TVs for energy efficiency

#1

The native RGB backlight is praised for delivering very high brightness with unusually efficient light production and lower power waste.

#2

One owner reports the TV uses about half the power of their previous set, making efficiency a pleasant bonus.

#3

The second-generation tandem panel improves efficiency while also increasing brightness and color performance.

#4

One source describes brightness and SDR output as balancing performance with energy efficiency, giving the TV a positive but limited efficiency assessment.

#5

Eco mode is appreciated for reducing environmental impact, though brighter viewing modes are available.

#6

Low-power settings can reduce electricity use without making startup noticeably bothersome, and eco controls are available within normal picture modes.

#7

Battery life generally lands around the promised four-hour range and is enough for a movie or several episodes, especially in low-power modes. Reviewers also note faster drain at higher brightness,...

#8

Automatic standby and full power-off options can save energy, but one customer found aggressive power-saving behavior impossible to disable. Efficiency features are helpful only when they stay out of the...

#9

The default energy-saving mode reduces brightness enough that several users prefer to disable it, trading lower power use for better picture quality.

#10

The default power-saving mode is easy to change, but reviewers criticized it for noticeably limiting brightness and accuracy out of the box.

#11

Power consumption is a weak point, with the Bravia 8 II drawing significantly more energy than the LG G5 in both SDR and HDR testing.