Philips 49B2U5900C
Uses less electricity than 66% of the 335 monitors, 43–54″ on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €17 a year, €174 over ten years.
- Power, SDR
- 42.0 W
- Typical 45 W
- Running cost
- €17 / year
- 4 h a day
- Power, HDR
- 82.0 W
- 2.0× SDR
Near the middle of its group: 7 % below the typical 66 kWh. Class F is the most common class in this group (47% of models). In HDR it draws 82.0 W, 2.0 times its SDR power. Of 6 Philips models in this group, it is the most efficient. Philips sells the same label values under other model names: 49B2U5900CH.
Where it stands
Rank 93 of 335 monitors, 43–54″ by yearly consumption. 92 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Rampage PRIME PR49R165QH 61 kWh same
- Philips 49B2U5900CH 61 kWh same
- Philips 49B2U5900C 61 kWh
- Gamepower KORA DQ49 61 kWh same
- Dahua DHI-LM43-F200 61 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | 49B2U5900C | FT485MOB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €17 | €11 | −€6 |
| 5 years | €87 | €56 | −€31 |
| 10 years | €174 | €112 | −€62 |
| 15 years | €260 | €167 | −€93 |
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 | 31 | €9 |
| 4 hours a day | 61 | €17 |
| 8 hours a day | 123 | €35 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Philips 49B2U5900C (this model) | 61 | — |
| 39 | €6 | |
| 45 | €5 | |
| 45 | €5 | |
| 47 | €4 | |
| 50 | €3 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class SDR / HDR
- F / G
- On-mode power SDR
- 42.0 W
- On-mode power HDR
- 82.0 W
- Standby / networked standby
- 0.5 W
- Screen diagonal
- 49″
- Resolution
- 5120×1440
- 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.
49B2U5900C
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Philips 49B2U5900C cost to run?
At 4 hours a day it uses about 61 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €17 a year, or €174 over ten years.
Does HDR use more electricity?
Yes. In HDR mode this screen draws 82.0 W instead of 42.0 W, 2.0 times as much. The yearly cost on this page uses SDR, as the label does.