Philips 34M2C5691QA
Uses less electricity than 53% of the 1,482 monitors, 32–42″ on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €13 a year, €128 over ten years.
- Power, SDR
- 31.0 W
- Typical 31 W
- Running cost
- €13 / year
- 4 h a day
- Power, HDR
- 50.0 W
- 1.6× SDR
Near the middle of its group: 1 % below the typical 46 kWh. Class F is the most common class in this group (51% of models). In HDR it draws 50.0 W, 1.6 times its SDR power. Philips has 48 models in this group; this one is number 19 among them. Philips sells the same label values under other model names: 34M2C5601QA. Registered in Jul 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 531 of 1,482 monitors, 32–42″ by yearly consumption. 530 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- MSI MEG X 45 kWh same
- Philips 34M2C5601QA 45 kWh same
- Philips 34M2C5691QA 45 kWh
- Agex AG34S 45 kWh same
- Z Z-Edge AG34P 45 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | 34M2C5691QA | LX34 ZA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €13 | €2 | −€10 |
| 5 years | €64 | €12 | −€52 |
| 10 years | €128 | €24 | −€105 |
| 15 years | €192 | €35 | −€157 |
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 | 23 | €6 |
| 4 hours a day | 45 | €13 |
| 8 hours a day | 91 | €26 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Philips 34M2C5691QA (this model) | 45 | — |
| 8 | €10 | |
| 8 | €10 | |
| 12 | €10 | |
| 23 | €6 | |
| 29 | €5 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class SDR / HDR
- F / G
- On-mode power SDR
- 31.0 W
- On-mode power HDR
- 50.0 W
- Standby / networked standby
- 0.5 W
- Screen diagonal
- 34″
- Resolution
- 3440×1440
- Panel
- LCD
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Software updates (minimum)
- 8 years
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 3 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Philips under one model number.
34M2C5691QA
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Philips 34M2C5691QA cost to run?
At 4 hours a day it uses about 45 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €13 a year, or €128 over ten years.
Does HDR use more electricity?
Yes. In HDR mode this screen draws 50.0 W instead of 31.0 W, 1.6 times as much. The yearly cost on this page uses SDR, as the label does.