TCL 55EC788X1
Uses less electricity than 34% of the 3,514 TVs, 55–64″ on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €33 a year, €331 over ten years.
- Power, SDR
- 80.0 W
- Typical 76 W
- Running cost
- €33 / year
- 4 h a day
- Power, HDR
- 114.0 W
- 1.4× SDR
Near the middle of its group: 5 % above the typical 111 kWh. Class G is the most common class in this group (35% of models). In HDR it draws 114.0 W, 1.4 times its SDR power. TCL has 274 models in this group; this one is number 243 among them. TCL sells the same label values under other model names: 55EC780X1, 55EC785X1. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 2,276 of 3,514 TVs, 55–64″ by yearly consumption. 2,275 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- TCL 55EC780X1 117 kWh same
- TCL 55EC785X1 117 kWh same
- TCL 55EC788X1 117 kWh
- LG 55NANO853PA 117 kWh +€0.03
- LG 55NANO856PA 117 kWh +€0.03
What it will cost you
| Period | 55EC788X1 | 55UG8026 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €33 | €17 | −€16 |
| 5 years | €165 | €87 | −€79 |
| 10 years | €331 | €174 | −€157 |
| 15 years | €496 | €260 | −€236 |
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 | 58 | €17 |
| 4 hours a day | 117 | €33 |
| 8 hours a day | 234 | €66 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| TCL 55EC788X1 (this model) | 117 | — |
| 61 | €16 | |
| 61 | €16 | |
| 61 | €16 | |
| 61 | €16 | |
| 73 | €12 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class SDR / HDR
- G / G
- On-mode power SDR
- 80.0 W
- On-mode power HDR
- 114.0 W
- Standby / networked standby
- 0.5 W / 2.0 W
- Screen diagonal
- 55″
- Resolution
- 3840×2160
- Panel
- LED LCD
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by TCL under one model number.
55EC788X1
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the TCL 55EC788X1 cost to run?
At 4 hours a day it uses about 117 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €33 a year, or €331 over ten years.
Does HDR use more electricity?
Yes. In HDR mode this screen draws 114.0 W instead of 80.0 W, 1.4 times as much. The yearly cost on this page uses SDR, as the label does.