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Computer Monitors

PLANARPZN3815Q

ENERGY STAR certified · Jan 2026

Annual energy use
89.16 kWh/yr
Screen size
37.5 in
On-mode power
28.56 W

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$11.34 Nevada$42.07 Hawaii

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How this is calculated
  • Annual energy use is the figure ENERGY STAR lists for this model under typical test conditions. It is not measured in your home.
  • Yearly cost = annual kWh × your rate. Monthly cost is the yearly cost divided by 12, a flat average. Five-year cost keeps the rate constant; prices will change.
  • Statewide averages are not your utility’s tariff. Use your bill’s rate for a closer number.
  • We do not estimate watts or hourly cost: the source data does not include them.

How it compares

Among 139 ENERGY STAR certified monitor models with a similar screen size (31.9 to 43.1 in), this one ranks 55th lowest in annual energy use.

Median of these models
92 kWh/yr
This model vs the median
-3%
Uses less than
60% of them
51 kWh/yr (lowest)254 kWh/yr (highest)

Compared with every comparable model on the ENERGY STAR list, not only the ones published on this site. Same type, similar size.

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Yearly cost by state

Same 89.160 kWh/yr at each state’s average residential price (2026-08).

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Specifications

Annual energy use
89.16 kWh/yrENERGY STAR total energy consumption: 35% of the day in on mode, 65% in sleep mode, at 115 V
Screen size
37.5 inScreen size
On-mode power
28.56 WPower in on mode
Display
Monitor
Panel
IPS LCD
Resolution
3840 x 1600
Sleep power
0.28 W
Off power
0.18 W
Power source
Ac to dc external power supply
USB-C power delivery
Yes
Maximum power delivery
96 W
HDR
N/A
Maximum brightness
300.0 cd/m²
Markets
United States, Japan, Canada, Taiwan, Switzerland
Available on market
2026-01-01
ENERGY STAR ID
4520418

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Frequently asked questions

How much electricity does the PLANAR PZN3815Q use?

ENERGY STAR lists 89.16 kWh per year under typical test conditions, which assumes 35% of the day in on mode and 65% in sleep mode. Your use will differ with how many hours the monitor is on, its brightness and whether it goes to sleep.

How much does it cost to run?

At statewide average residential prices, the listed annual use costs about $11.34 in Nevada and $42.07 in Hawaii (EIA, 2026-08). Your own utility rate may be different; enter it in the calculator.

How does the PLANAR PZN3815Q compare with similar models?

Among 139 ENERGY STAR certified monitor models with a similar screen size, it ranks 55th lowest in annual energy use. Its 89.16 kWh per year is 3% below the median of 91.72 kWh.

What screen size is it?

ENERGY STAR lists a 37.5-inch screen for this monitor.

How much power does it draw when it is on?

ENERGY STAR lists 28.56 W in on mode. The yearly figure also counts sleep mode, so it is not just on-mode watts multiplied by your hours.

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Methodology and sources

Model data comes from the ENERGY STAR Certified Computer Monitors dataset (EPA). Electricity prices are statewide average residential prices from the U.S. EIA, latest period August 2026. Values are stored locally and refreshed by scheduled imports. Missing values are left blank, never estimated.