Selection Criteria Computer Monitors

Methodology

Topten.eu (Best products of Europe) presents the most sustainable computer monitors available in Europe.

As of 1 March 2021, new Ecodesign and Energy Label regulations are in force (Regulation (EU) 2019/2021 and Regulation (EU) 2019/2013). The new energy label shows the energy consumption for 1000 hours in operation in SDR mode and where available also for HDR mode.



In addition, we show which models meet the current TCO certification. Thanks to these criteria, the awarded models meet strict criteria regarding energy efficiency, ergonomics, radiation and environmental impact.

Technical criteria

In order to be displayed on www.topten.eu, computer monitors must:

  • be classified in energy class D or better

Display sequence

The order is based on the energy efficiency index.

Terminology

Brand /model

Brand and model name of the base model. The asterisk (*) stands for possible characters from A-Z and 0-9.

Variants

Model name of variations of the base model. The "x" stands for possible characters from A-Z and 0-9.

Diagonal

Visible image diagonal in inches.

Resolution

Maximum resolution in number of pixels (horizontal x vertical).

Energy (kWh/1000 hours)

Electricity consumption in kWh for 1000 hours according to the energy label. The monitors are usually operated in SDR mode. If a model has HDR mode, this consumption is also declared on the energy label.

Efficiency index and energy class

According to the Ecodesign requirements and energy label (Regulation (EU) 2019/2021 and Regulation (EU) 2019/2013). The efficiency index indicates the ratio of the annual energy consumption of the appliance to the standard consumption of a typical, comparable model of the same size in SDR mode. The smaller the value, the better the energy efficiency of the appliance. The efficiency index determines the energy class, which is shown in colour on the product image.

Costs

Electricity costs over a useful life of 5 years according to the following assumptions:

  • Electricity tariff: 30 cts./kWh
  • We assume a useful life of 2000 hours per year.
  • Electricity consumption: extrapolated to 2000 hours per year according to the energy label (Regulation (EU) 2019/2013).

The actual costs depend heavily on the actual use. This varies greatly depending on the intended use: office, home office, private use only, private use as a TV replacement, etc.

TCO Information

The details on the label, the certificate number and the expiry date of the certificate.


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Standards and Labels

Publications

Links:

  • The European council for an energy efficient economy eceee provides a status overview on all products in the Ecodesign & Energy Labelling process
  • Coolproducts informs about the EU ecodesign process on office equipment and other products. It is a coalition of NGOs' campaign for a stronger, fast Ecodesign Directive to save the climate and money.
  • ECOS (Ecostandard) is an international NGO with a network of members and experts advocating for environmentally friendly technical standards, policies and laws.
  • EPREL (European Product Registry for Energy Labelling) is the European product database. Products with an energy label are registered in EPREL in order to provide consumers with detailed product information.

Producers and retailers are kindly asked to contact info(at)topten.info to inform about more products which meet the Topten selection criteria

04/2023 Bush, Hepp

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