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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.
- KTC H27E8 €16.13
- ASUS VA27AQSE €8.06
| Model | KTC H27E8 | ASUS VA27AQSE |
|---|---|---|
| Running cost | ||
| Running cost (per year) | €16.13 | €8.06 |
| over 10 years | €161 +€81 over 10 years | €81 |
| kWh per year | 56.9 | 28.5 |
| kg CO₂e per year from electricity use | 12 | 6 |
| Specifications | ||
| Brand | KTC | ASUS |
| Model | H27E8 | VA27AQSE |
| Energy class | F | C |
| Screen size | 27″ (68.5 cm) | 27″ (68.5 cm) |
| Power in on mode (SDR) | 26 W | 13 W |
| Energy class (HDR) | G | G |
| Power in on mode (HDR) | 40 W | 37 W |
| Standby | 0.2 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | 0 W | – |
| Off mode | 0.2 W | 0.3 W |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 2560 × 1440 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | LCD | LED LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Power supply | Internal | Internal |
| Guaranteed support | 2 years | 7 years |
| Software updates | 2 years | 8 years |
| Spare parts available | 2 years | 7 years |
| On the market since | December 11, 2025 | July 14, 2025 |
| EPREL registration number | 2570853 | 2378081 |
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