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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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- ViewSonic VS18703(XG251G) €14.26
- MSI PRO MP253W €9.30
| Model | ViewSonic VS18703(XG251G) | MSI PRO MP253W |
|---|---|---|
| Running cost | ||
| Running cost (per year) | €14.26 | €9.30 |
| over 10 years | €143 +€50 over 10 years | €93 |
| kWh per year | 50.4 | 32.9 |
| kg CO₂e per year from electricity use | 11 | 6.9 |
| Specifications | ||
| Brand | ViewSonic | MSI |
| Model | VS18703(XG251G) | PRO MP253W |
| Energy class | F | D |
| Screen size | 25″ (62 cm) | 25″ (62 cm) |
| Power in on mode (SDR) | 23 W | 15 W |
| Energy class (HDR) | G | F |
| Power in on mode (HDR) | 40 W | 23 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Off mode | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | LED LCD | LED LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Power supply | Internal | External |
| Guaranteed support | 8 years | 3 years |
| Software updates | 9 years | 8 years |
| Spare parts available | 8 years | 3 years |
| On the market since | September 17, 2021 | March 30, 2024 |
| EPREL registration number | 949205 | 1952213 |
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