« 1. Introduction 2. Package and Contents 3. Features & Specifications 4. Assembly and General Impressions 5. TV Menu and Features 6. Display Performance 7. Power Consumption 8. Conclusion »

Power consumption is certainly something I consider when purchasing any new consumer electronics. The last thing I really want is to purchase a TV that continually drains my wallet with a power guzzling 600W usage. The advancements of technology have allowed us to enjoy the benefits of high definition pictures without expensive monthly bills. To test the power draw on the UN46C5000 I will consider the case of the TV being powered off to monitor the phantom load and watching basic cable TV.

By using an LED backlit panel, the power draw is very low. The standby power draw was undetectable with my meter. When watching TV, I knew the power draw was going to be close to the 46B6000 and the C5000 has manged to trim load by 6 watts. This doesn’t seem like a lot but over the course of the year it could add up to a couple cups of joe.

« 1. Introduction 2. Package and Contents 3. Features & Specifications 4. Assembly and General Impressions 5. TV Menu and Features 6. Display Performance 7. Power Consumption 8. Conclusion »

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