Planar PT3270Q
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
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 14 % below the typical 46 kWh. Only 4% of comparable models have a better class than E. On-mode power in SDR is 26.9 W; the typical screen of this size draws 31.5 W. Of 4 Planar models in this group, it is the most efficient. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 283 of 1,482 monitors, 32–42″ by yearly consumption. 282 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Atlantis A05-D32W1 39 kWh same
- Blackstorm WQHD34CM 39 kWh same
- Planar PT3270Q 39 kWh
- LG 32GN50R 39 kWh same
- LG 32GN55R 39 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | PT3270Q | LX32ZG | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €11 | €3 | −€8 |
| 5 years | €56 | €13 | −€42 |
| 10 years | €111 | €26 | −€85 |
| 15 years | €167 | €40 | −€127 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Planar PT3270Q (this model) | 39 | — |
| 9 | €8 | |
| 9 | €8 | |
| 9 | €8 | |
| 9 | €8 | |
| 12 | €8 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class SDR / HDR
- E / –
- On-mode power SDR
- 26.9 W
- Standby / networked standby
- 0.3 W
- Screen diagonal
- 32″
- Resolution
- 2560×1440
- Panel
- LED 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 Planar under one model number.
PT3270Q
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Planar PT3270Q 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.