ViewSonic VS18453（VX3218-PC-MHD)
Uses less electricity than 84% of the 1,482 monitors, 32–42″ on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €11 a year, €108 over ten years.
- Power, SDR
- 26.0 W
- Typical 31 W
- Running cost
- €11 / year
- 4 h a day
- Power, HDR
- 34.0 W
- 1.3× SDR
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 17 % below the typical 46 kWh. Only 4% of comparable models have a better class than E. In HDR it draws 34.0 W, 1.3 times its SDR power. ViewSonic has 50 models in this group; this one is number 4 among them. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 158 of 1,482 monitors, 32–42″ by yearly consumption. 157 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Skillkorp G32-001 SKP 38 kWh same
- ViewSonic VS18453(VX3219-PC-MHD) 38 kWh same
- ViewSonic VS18453（VX3218-PC-MHD) 38 kWh
- UNV Technology MW3232-E 38 kWh same
- ViewSonic VS19151(VA3209-MH) 38 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | VS18453（VX3218-PC-MHD) | LX32ZG | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €11 | €3 | −€8 |
| 5 years | €54 | €13 | −€41 |
| 10 years | €108 | €26 | −€81 |
| 15 years | €161 | €40 | −€122 |
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 | 38 | €11 |
| 8 hours a day | 76 | €22 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| ViewSonic VS18453（VX3218-PC-MHD) (this model) | 38 | — |
| 9 | €8 | |
| 9 | €8 | |
| 9 | €8 | |
| 9 | €8 | |
| 12 | €7 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class SDR / HDR
- E / G
- On-mode power SDR
- 26.0 W
- On-mode power HDR
- 34.0 W
- Standby / networked standby
- 0.5 W
- Screen diagonal
- 32″
- Resolution
- 1920×1080
- Panel
- LED LCD
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Software updates (minimum)
- 9 years
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 3 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 8 years
Model numbers and history
2 model numbers are registered by ViewSonic with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
VS18453（VX3218-PC-MHD) · VS18453(VX3218-PC-MHDJ)
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the ViewSonic VS18453（VX3218-PC-MHD) cost to run?
At 4 hours a day it uses about 38 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 €108 over ten years.
Does HDR use more electricity?
Yes. In HDR mode this screen draws 34.0 W instead of 26.0 W, 1.3 times as much. The yearly cost on this page uses SDR, as the label does.