Power guzzlers? What TVs, PCs and smartphones actually consume

No matter how economical it may be compared to older models, a huge TV will always end up using plenty of electricity, and much more than smaller sets. — Photo: Zacharie Scheurer/dpa

BERLIN: Most people are probably already aware of what consumes the most energy in the household. But are there further savings to be made from devices such as computers, televisions, and smartphones?

In order to be able to estimate where and how one can save energy, it helps to get an overview of how much electricity is consumed on average.