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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
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- Philips 278B1 €16.19
- AOC U27E3UF €13.02
| Model | Philips 278B1 | AOC U27E3UF |
|---|---|---|
| Running cost | ||
| Running cost (per year) | €16.19 | €13.02 |
| over 10 years | €162 +€32 over 10 years | €130 |
| kWh per year | 57.2 | 46 |
| kg CO₂e per year from electricity use | 12 | 9.7 |
| Specifications | ||
| Brand | Philips | AOC |
| Model | 278B1 | U27E3UF |
| Energy class | F | E |
| Screen size | 27″ (68.6 cm) | 27″ (68.5 cm) |
| Power in on mode (SDR) | 26.1 W | 21 W |
| Standby | 0.3 W | 0.5 W |
| Off mode | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | LED LCD | LED LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Power supply | Internal | Internal |
| Guaranteed support | 8 years | 8 years |
| Software updates | 8 years | 8 years |
| Spare parts available | 7 years | 7 years |
| On the market since | May 24, 2020 | May 24, 2024 |
| EPREL registration number | 413344 | 2008597 |
| Energy class (HDR) | – | F |
| Power in on mode (HDR) | – | 22 W |
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