CHiQ 55M79N
Uses less electricity than 38% of the 3,514 TVs, 55–64″ on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €32 a year, €318 over ten years.
- Power, SDR
- 77.0 W
- Typical 76 W
- Running cost
- €32 / year
- 4 h a day
- Power, HDR
- 77.0 W
- 1.0× SDR
Near the middle of its group: 1 % above the typical 111 kWh. 35% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is G. On-mode power in SDR is 77.0 W; the typical screen of this size draws 76.0 W. CHiQ has 12 models in this group; this one is number 7 among them. Registered in Oct 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 1,800 of 3,514 TVs, 55–64″ by yearly consumption. 1,799 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- LG 55QNED7S9QA 112 kWh −€0.03
- VOX 55ADS314BU 112 kWh −€0.03
- CHiQ 55M79N 112 kWh
- Samsung GU55M1EHAU 112 kWh same
- Samsung UE55M70HAK 112 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | 55M79N | 55UG8026 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €32 | €17 | −€14 |
| 5 years | €159 | €87 | −€72 |
| 10 years | €318 | €174 | −€145 |
| 15 years | €477 | €260 | −€217 |
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 | 56 | €16 |
| 4 hours a day | 112 | €32 |
| 8 hours a day | 225 | €64 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| CHiQ 55M79N (this model) | 112 | — |
| 61 | €14 | |
| 61 | €14 | |
| 61 | €14 | |
| 61 | €14 | |
| 73 | €11 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class SDR / HDR
- F / F
- On-mode power SDR
- 77.0 W
- On-mode power HDR
- 77.0 W
- Standby / networked standby
- 0.5 W / 1.5 W
- Screen diagonal
- 55″
- Resolution
- 3840×2160
- Panel
- QLED 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 CHiQ under one model number.
55M79N
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the CHiQ 55M79N cost to run?
At 4 hours a day it uses about 112 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €32 a year, or €318 over ten years.
Does HDR use more electricity?
Yes. In HDR mode this screen draws 77.0 W instead of 77.0 W, 1.0 times as much. The yearly cost on this page uses SDR, as the label does.