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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.
- ViewSonic VS18229 €26.05
- AOC Q32E4U €10.54
| Model | ViewSonic VS18229 | AOC Q32E4U |
|---|---|---|
| Running cost | ||
| Running cost (per year) | €26.05 | €10.54 |
| over 10 years | €260 +€155 over 10 years | €105 |
| kWh per year | 92 | 37.2 |
| kg CO₂e per year from electricity use | 19 | 7.8 |
| Specifications | ||
| Brand | ViewSonic | AOC |
| Model | VS18229 | Q32E4U |
| Energy class | G | C |
| Screen size | 32″ (79.9 cm) | 32″ (80.1 cm) |
| Power in on mode (SDR) | 42 W | 17 W |
| Standby | 0.4 W | 0.5 W |
| Off mode | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 2560 × 1440 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | LED LCD | LED LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Power supply | Internal | Internal |
| On the market since | July 21, 2020 | October 2, 2025 |
| EPREL registration number | 393823 | 2458787 |
| Energy class (HDR) | – | C |
| Power in on mode (HDR) | – | 17 W |
| Guaranteed support | – | 8 years |
| Software updates | – | 8 years |
| Spare parts available | – | 7 years |
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