Samsung S32D396GAU
Uses less electricity than 83% of the 1,482 monitors, 32–42″ on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €11 a year, €109 over ten years.
- Power, SDR
- 26.4 W
- Typical 31 W
- Running cost
- €11 / year
- 4 h a day
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 16 % below the typical 46 kWh. Only 4% of comparable models have a better class than E. On-mode power in SDR is 26.4 W; the typical screen of this size draws 31.5 W. Samsung has 64 models in this group; this one is number 7 among them. Samsung sells the same label values under other model names: S32D390GAU, S32D392GAU.
Where it stands
Rank 237 of 1,482 monitors, 32–42″ by yearly consumption. 236 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Samsung S32D390GAU 39 kWh same
- Samsung S32D392GAU 39 kWh same
- Samsung S32D396GAU 39 kWh
- Samsung S32DG302EU 39 kWh same
- LG 32MR50C 39 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | S32D396GAU | LX32ZG | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €11 | €3 | −€8 |
| 5 years | €55 | €13 | −€41 |
| 10 years | €109 | €26 | −€83 |
| 15 years | €164 | €40 | −€124 |
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 | 39 | €11 |
| 8 hours a day | 77 | €22 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung S32D396GAU (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
- 26.4 W
- Standby / networked standby
- 0.5 W
- Screen diagonal
- 32″
- Resolution
- 1920×1080
- Panel
- LED LCD
- Refresh rate
- 100 Hz
- Software updates (minimum)
- 8 years
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 2 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Samsung under one model number.
S32D396GAU
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Samsung S32D396GAU 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 €109 over ten years.