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- Electricity at €0.2832 per kWh (household price with taxes, Eurostat 2026-S1).
- 210 g CO₂e per kWh generated in 2023 (European Environment Agency). Counts use only, not manufacturing.
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Yearly running cost
Bars in proportion to the energy each model uses.
- Beetronics 12HB9M €5.09
- ViewSonic ID1230 €3.97
| Model | Beetronics 12HB9M | ViewSonic ID1230 |
|---|---|---|
| Running cost | ||
| Running cost (per year) | €5.09 | €3.97 |
| over 10 years | €51 +€11 over 10 years | €40 |
| kWh per year | 18 | 14 |
| kg CO₂e per year from electricity use | 3.8 | 2.9 |
| Specifications | ||
| Brand | Beetronics | ViewSonic |
| Model | 12HB9M | ID1230 |
| Energy class | E | C |
| Screen size | 12″ (30.5 cm) | 12″ (29.4 cm) |
| Power in on mode (SDR) | 8.2 W | 6.4 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W | 0.3 W |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | LCD | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Power supply | Internal | Internal |
| On the market since | April 21, 2025 | November 25, 2022 |
| EPREL registration number | 2336506 | 1408271 |
| Off mode | – | 0.3 W |
| Guaranteed support | – | 8 years |
| Software updates | – | 9 years |
| Spare parts available | – | 8 years |
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