ViewSonic VS19257(VX3218C-2K)
Uses less electricity than 53% of the 1,482 monitors, 32–42″ on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €13 a year, €128 over ten years.
- Power, SDR
- 31.0 W
- Typical 31 W
- Running cost
- €13 / year
- 4 h a day
- Power, HDR
- 36.0 W
- 1.2× SDR
Near the middle of its group: 1 % below the typical 46 kWh. Class F is the most common class in this group (51% of models). In HDR it draws 36.0 W, 1.2 times its SDR power. ViewSonic has 50 models in this group; this one is number 16 among them. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 531 of 1,482 monitors, 32–42″ by yearly consumption. 530 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Gawfolk GF340A 45 kWh same
- Samsung U32J590UQP 45 kWh same
- ViewSonic VS19257(VX3218C-2K) 45 kWh
- Misura P23EG34RWA01B 45 kWh same
- Cooler Master GM34-CWQ ARGB 45 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | VS19257(VX3218C-2K) | LX32ZG | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €13 | €3 | −€10 |
| 5 years | €64 | €13 | −€51 |
| 10 years | €128 | €26 | −€102 |
| 15 years | €192 | €40 | −€153 |
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 | 23 | €6 |
| 4 hours a day | 45 | €13 |
| 8 hours a day | 91 | €26 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| ViewSonic VS19257(VX3218C-2K) (this model) | 45 | — |
| 9 | €10 | |
| 9 | €10 | |
| 9 | €10 | |
| 9 | €10 | |
| 12 | €10 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class SDR / HDR
- F / G
- On-mode power SDR
- 31.0 W
- On-mode power HDR
- 36.0 W
- Standby / networked standby
- 0.5 W
- Screen diagonal
- 32″
- Resolution
- 2560×1440
- Panel
- LED LCD
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Software updates (minimum)
- 9 years
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 8 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 8 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by ViewSonic under one model number.
VS19257(VX3218C-2K)
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the ViewSonic VS19257(VX3218C-2K) cost to run?
At 4 hours a day it uses about 45 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €13 a year, or €128 over ten years.
Does HDR use more electricity?
Yes. In HDR mode this screen draws 36.0 W instead of 31.0 W, 1.2 times as much. The yearly cost on this page uses SDR, as the label does.