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Notebook Computers Power Consumption

This web page documents a variety of laptop computers and their power usage. If you leave your laptop computer on to perform tasks, you can take a look at these measurements to get an idea how much electricity you are using. These measurements will help you determine ways to reduce your electricity bill. For example, you may be able to substitute a more energy efficient laptop to perform the same tasks.

The measurements are taken using an electricity usage measurement device, such as a "Kill A Watt" (see "Related Links" below). If you measure the electricity usage of your laptop, please update this page and add it to the list below.

Running means that the notebook computer has booted, but is running idle; all components active (not in sleep mode). Any exceptions are noted in the "Notes" column.

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Measurements

Device	Amp	Watt	Notes
Acer Aspire 3004WLMi	0.58	33	Running.
Acer Aspire One 722-BZ454	0.15	10	Running.
Acer Aspire One 722-BZ454	0.22	14	Running with USB Bluetooth dongle.
Acer Aspire One ZG5 AOA150-1786	0.25	14	Running.
Acer TravelMate 331T	0.26	16	Running.
Apple MacBook Pro (13-Inch)	Ranges between 0.34 and 0.41	Ranges between 21 and 24	Browser and spreadsheet running.
Apple PowerBook 1400cs	0.17	9	Running.
ASUS FX503VD-EH73	0.44	27	Running.
ASUS G46VW-BSI5N06	0.26	28	Running.
ASUS G74SX-BBK7	0.39	45	Idle.
ASUS G74SX-BBK7	0.74	89	Running.
ASUS G74SX-BBK7	0.9	108	100% CPU running MinerGate to mine Monero (XMR).
Averatec 3120V	0.03	1	Off, no battery.
Averatec 3120V	0.22	13	Charging.
Averatec 3120V	0.67	46	Booting.
Averatec 3120V	0.36	21	Running
Averatec 3120V	0.30	17	Running with LCD off.
Averatec 3120V	0.47	30	Running and charging.
Averatec 3120V	0.37	23	Running and charging with LCD off.
Averatec 3120V	0.50	33	Running with PCMCIA WiFi card.
HP OmniBook 500	0.34	20	Running with Proxim RangeLanDS Wireless Card and 256 MB memory upgrade. With and without docking station.
HP Pavilion Entertainment Notebook PC dv1227us	0.42	25	Running.
HP Pavilion Entertainment PC dv6-3050us	Varies between 0.36 and 0.55	Varies between 24 and 40	Running.
HP Pavilion Entertainment PC dv6119us	0.42	25	Running.
HP Pavilion Entertainment PC DV7-3160us	0.41	25	Running.
HP Pavilion Entertainment PC DV7-3160us	0.28	17	Running with LCD off.
Intermec Norand Pen*Key 6642	Varies between 0.17 and 0.23	Varies between 12 and 16	Running with D-Link DWL-650 Wireless Card and 128 MB memory upgrade.
Lenovo Y50-70 (2GB Video RAM)	0.34	39	Running.
Lenovo Y50-70 (4GB Video RAM)	0.41	45	Running.
MSi Wind U100 MS-N011 HANNspree HannsNote SN10E11	0.28	16	Litecoin Solo Mining (100% CPU).
MSi Wind U100 MS-N011 HANNspree HannsNote SN10E11	0.25	12	Running.
One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) XO Laptop	0.09	6	Running.
Sony VAIO SuperSlim PCG-505TS	0.26	19	Booting. 128 MB RAM.
Sony VAIO SuperSlim PCG-505TS	0.20	13	Running. 128 MB RAM.
Sony VAIO SuperSlim PCG-N505VX	0.26	15	Running with AirLink101 AWLC4130 Wireless G CardBus Adapter. 128 MB RAM.
Sony VAIO PCG-748	0.22	15	Running. 160 MB RAM.

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