Spenta SM-238
Uses less electricity than 75% of the 4,819 monitors, 24–31″ on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €7 a year, €70 over ten years.
- Power, SDR
- 17.0 W
- Typical 21 W
- Running cost
- €7 / year
- 4 h a day
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 17 % below the typical 30 kWh. 65% of comparable models reach a better class than F; the most common is E. On-mode power in SDR is 17.0 W; the typical screen of this size draws 20.5 W. Of 2 Spenta models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 991 of 4,819 monitors, 24–31″ by yearly consumption. 990 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- MSI PRO MP273Q E7 25 kWh same
- MSI PRO MAX 271PHW E14 25 kWh same
- Spenta SM-238 25 kWh
- Dahua DHI-LM24-C200A 25 kWh same
- Acer QG271 W5 25 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | SM-238 | WF238V | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €7 | €2 | −€5 |
| 5 years | €35 | €8 | −€27 |
| 10 years | €70 | €16 | −€54 |
| 15 years | €105 | €25 | −€81 |
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 | 12 | €4 |
| 4 hours a day | 25 | €7 |
| 8 hours a day | 50 | €14 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Spenta SM-238 (this model) | 25 | — |
| 6 | €5 | |
| 7 | €5 | |
| 7 | €5 | |
| 7 | €5 | |
| 7 | €5 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class SDR / HDR
- F / –
- On-mode power SDR
- 17.0 W
- Standby / networked standby
- 0.5 W
- Screen diagonal
- 24″
- Resolution
- 1920×1080
- Panel
- LCD
- Refresh rate
- 100 Hz
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by Spenta under one model number.
SM-238
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Spenta SM-238 cost to run?
At 4 hours a day it uses about 25 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €7 a year, or €70 over ten years.