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TV 55": how much battery you need

TV 55" draws about 94 W (64–114 W range), runs 100% of the time and uses 376 Wh per day. Start-up surge: 94 W.

Average on-mode power of ENERGY STAR certified 55" class TVs sold in the US (64–114 W).

Battery needed

HoursWhBattery (Wh)Inverter (W)
For 8 hours125190104 / 94
For 24 hours376570104 / 94
For 72 hours11281710104 / 94

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Stations that fit (24 h)

Bluetti Elite 10
128 Wh · 200 W (200 W peak)
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Westinghouse iGen600s
592 Wh · 600 W (1200 W peak)
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Bluetti AC70
768 Wh · 1000 W (1000 W peak)
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FAQ

How many watts does a TV 55" use?

Typically 94 W while running, with a range of 64–114 W depending on model and age. Start-up surge can reach 94 W.

How long will a 1000 Wh power station run a TV 55"?

About 7 hours on the clock, allowing for the 100% duty cycle, inverter losses and a 20% reserve.

What size power station do I need for a TV 55" overnight (8 h)?

About 190 Wh of battery and an inverter rated at least 104 W continuous with 94 W surge.

Can I run a TV 55" on solar during an outage?

You need roughly 251 W of panels in winter to replace a day's use (376 Wh), charging through a station with a big enough MPPT input.

Other sizes

32"23 W43"63 W50"75 W65"116 W75"+174 W

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1 Approximate values: estimated from motor or heater power and typical figures published online, not from a manufacturer chart. Check your appliance label.

Inverter efficiency 88%, usable depth of discharge 90%, reserve 20%. Full method: How we calculate. source