Paging Mena661

Unfortunately, they don't make it anymore but it was a Vizio E261VA. The advertised power draw was 33.8W but that was only when it was first powered on. It dropped considerably after that. It's LED backlit and has an ambient light sensor. I would look at the 2014 Vizio E-series line up and see what they have as a replacement. Be careful though because on Vizio's site and other sites they tend to mix the 2013 and 2014 lines together. You can tell the 2014's from other years because there will be a -B# (# = number) in their model names. For example: a 2014 70" E-series would have the model number E700i-B3. It MUST have a B for it to be a 2014. I have been looking at the new one's and there are 23", 24" and 28" TV's with an advertised 22.77W, 25.7W and 25.8W power draw. Even the 32" has an advertised draw of 32W. You can get the smart or non-smart versions, doesn't matter on draw. Make sure the unit you buy has an ambient light sensor. That's the key to the low draws.

These will all draw less than ANY cheap ass 12V TV that so many like to promote here as being low power and efficient. Even when run through an inverter. I have yet to have anyone here on the forum get lower than my Vizio and its 20W draw.

Thank you for the in depth advice and the prompt reply, much appreciated!

I might head down to Costco and look at some of the Samsung offerings also.

Samsung 28" rating.

Vizio 28" ratings

No problem Niner!

mena661 wrote:
Make sure the unit you buy has an ambient light sensor. That's the key to the low draws.

I didn't know any flat screen TVs had such a thing, good info. I have a new 24" Insignia (Best Buy) TV in the bedroom that specs the power draw at 40W, which is about 3.3A at 12V. You can reduce power consumption by decreasing the backlighting and brightness in the setup menus, but it would really be nice if it had a sensor that did it automatically based on ambient light.

I am looking for a new TV for the LR also, probably in the 32" range, please post back if you find one with a light sensor.

Burb, look at the TV's I mentioned. They should have that feature.

The LED 32inch LG we have has one ( LG32L3400-UA)

I took some readings for the various brightness settings using the inverter and got:

Intelligent Sensor-25w ( you sit in the dark to get the low watts, but that means less amps draw from lighting too :) )
Vivid-65w (8.2a on Trimetric)
Standard-50w (7.4a)
Cinema-35w (6.0a)
Sport-65w
Game-45w

The 32inch Samsung LCD was
Dynamic 120w
Standard 80w
Movie-70w

With my Vizio I could leave the lights on and still get the low draw.

I need a monitor because of lousy eyesight and a 23" sounds about right. I am confused about pixel count versus high definition versus yes or no my laptop's marginal video capability makes thinking about higher-tech stuff worthless. But I need low amperage draw. I am going to make a gantry out of plywood and large diameter wheels so that the critter can be used anywhere including across my bed. Some electrical work and I have a portable entertainment center. Including amplified speakers for my ears. But if a larger screen makes for a lousy picture then all this goes up in smoke.

I thought you said it was discontinued...I guess you meant your particular model, I took that to mean the models with the sensors...OK will look again, thanks.

Thanks Mena, for opening up our eyes about energy conserving LCD TV's. That's one of my bigger amp draws on my battery... Now, how about low amp consumption water pumps and air fans??? ;-) We are getting more efficient, bit by bit.