Ideao PM-240
Uses less electricity than 4% of the 1,484 TVs, 24–31″ on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €11 a year, €105 over ten years.
- Power, SDR
- 25.4 W
- Typical 18 W
- Running cost
- €11 / year
- 4 h a day
- Power, HDR
- 31.2 W
- 1.2× SDR
Uses more than most comparable models: 96 % of them need less. Invatec M24-S, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €7 a year. 98% of comparable models reach a better class than G; the most common is E. In HDR it draws 31.2 W, 1.2 times its SDR power. It is the only Ideao model in this group. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 1,414 of 1,484 TVs, 24–31″ by yearly consumption. 1,413 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Akai AKTV2425T Smart SAT 37 kWh −€0.08
- Nordmende ND24S3400T Smart SAT 37 kWh −€0.08
- Ideao PM-240 37 kWh
- Continental Edison CELED32STHD26B6 38 kWh +€0.25
- Allview 32iPlay6200-H 38 kWh +€0.25
What it will cost you
| Period | PM-240 | M24-S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €11 | €4 | −€7 |
| 5 years | €53 | €19 | −€34 |
| 10 years | €105 | €37 | −€68 |
| 15 years | €158 | €56 | −€102 |
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 | 19 | €5 |
| 4 hours a day | 37 | €11 |
| 8 hours a day | 74 | €21 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Ideao PM-240 (this model) | 37 | — |
| 13 | €7 | |
| 18 | €6 | |
| 19 | €5 | |
| 20 | €5 | |
| 20 | €5 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class SDR / HDR
- G / G
- On-mode power SDR
- 25.4 W
- On-mode power HDR
- 31.2 W
- Standby / networked standby
- 0.4 W
- Screen diagonal
- 24″
- Resolution
- 2560×1440
- Panel
- LED LCD
- Refresh rate
- 75 Hz
- Software updates (minimum)
- 1 years
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 1 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 1 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Ideao under one model number.
PM-240
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Ideao PM-240 cost to run?
At 4 hours a day it uses about 37 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 €105 over ten years.
Does HDR use more electricity?
Yes. In HDR mode this screen draws 31.2 W instead of 25.4 W, 1.2 times as much. The yearly cost on this page uses SDR, as the label does.