I’m going to guess that a majority of you are already using a laptop, but this is for the people that still use desktops.
A desktop can use up to 90 percent more energy than a laptop. Since a laptop can run on a rechargeable battery it doesn’t always have to be sucking in the energy. They also have features such as low energy displays and sleep modes that can save an enormous amount of energy.
24/7 Computer Energy Usage
From Pays to Live Green
| Watts Used | Day | Week | Month | Year | Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop Computer | 120 | 2.88 | 20.22 | 87.6 | 1051.2 | $126.14 |
| Laptop | 45 | 1.13 | 7.9 | 34.22 | 410.63 | $49.28 |
| Old CRT Monitor | 80 | 1.92 | 13.48 | 58.4 | 700.8 | $84.10 |
| LCD Monitor | 35 | 0.84 | 5.9 | 25.55 | 306.6 | $36.79 |
