Blackstorm WQHD34CM
Uses less electricity than 80% of the 1,482 monitors, 32–42″ on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €11 a year, €111 over ten years.
- Power, SDR
- 26.9 W
- Typical 31 W
- Running cost
- €11 / year
- 4 h a day
- Power, HDR
- 50.4 W
- 1.9× SDR
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 14 % below the typical 46 kWh. Class F is the most common class in this group (51% of models). In HDR it draws 50.4 W, 1.9 times its SDR power. Of 7 Blackstorm models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 283 of 1,482 monitors, 32–42″ by yearly consumption. 282 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- iiyama XB3270QSU-B1 39 kWh same
- Atlantis A05-D32W1 39 kWh same
- Blackstorm WQHD34CM 39 kWh
- Planar PT3270Q 39 kWh same
- LG 32GN50R 39 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | WQHD34CM | LX34 ZA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €11 | €2 | −€9 |
| 5 years | €56 | €12 | −€44 |
| 10 years | €111 | €24 | −€88 |
| 15 years | €167 | €35 | −€132 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Power in SDR and HDR
Cost by viewing time
| Use | kWh / yr | € / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours a day | 20 | €6 |
| 4 hours a day | 39 | €11 |
| 8 hours a day | 79 | €22 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Blackstorm WQHD34CM (this model) | 39 | — |
| 8 | €9 | |
| 8 | €9 | |
| 12 | €8 | |
| 23 | €5 | |
| 29 | €3 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class SDR / HDR
- F / G
- On-mode power SDR
- 26.9 W
- On-mode power HDR
- 50.4 W
- Standby / networked standby
- 0.3 W
- Screen diagonal
- 34″
- Resolution
- 3440×1440
- Panel
- LED LCD
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Software updates (minimum)
- 8 years
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Blackstorm under one model number.
WQHD34CM
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Blackstorm WQHD34CM cost to run?
At 4 hours a day it uses about 39 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €11 a year, or €111 over ten years.
Does HDR use more electricity?
Yes. In HDR mode this screen draws 50.4 W instead of 26.9 W, 1.9 times as much. The yearly cost on this page uses SDR, as the label does.