{"id":3233,"date":"2021-10-15T15:03:17","date_gmt":"2021-10-15T15:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/?p=3233"},"modified":"2024-02-11T13:29:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-11T13:29:37","slug":"how-many-watts-does-a-ps4-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/how-many-watts-does-a-ps4-use\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Watts Does A PS4 Use? Tests Reveal Actual PS4 Wattage &#038; Costs By Mode"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading subtitle has-text-color\" style=\"color:#555555\">See how many watts a PS4 uses by mode. Tests, using an energy monitor, reveal actual PS4 wattage and power consumption over time. PS4 monthly costs (incl. TV running costs) are also included.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#0f6b6b;color:#0f6b6b\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>After running tests with an energy monitor<\/strong>, this article answers the question \u201c<strong>how many watts does a PS4 use<\/strong>\u201d. Running costs and manufacturer specifications are also listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spoilers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A PS4 uses between <strong>165 watts and 310 watts <\/strong>(max), costing <strong>2 &#8211; 5 cents per hour in electricity<\/strong>, on average in the US.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Including the most common <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/tv-wattage\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2914\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">TV power consumption<\/span><\/strong><\/a> and a PlayStation Plus monthly subscription, the estimated <strong>monthly costs for the average US gamer using a PS4 is $10.87 to $11.05<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaming on a PS4 uses approx. <strong>120 watts<\/strong>, increasing to <strong>144 watts using a PS VR<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On standby, the PS4 uses <strong>0.47 watts<\/strong>, while streaming videos uses close to <strong>99 watts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-4-background-color has-background\"><em>Eco Cost Savings delivers unbiased, data-backed energy usage insights and analysis. The test results on this page are being used, unfortunately without citation, by Jackery, Bluetti, and many other online sources. Eco Cost Savings: <strong>the authoritative source for power consumption and sustainability insights<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue reading to see the electricity costs for each PS4 mode, and <strong>find out how you can reduce your running costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, this article has been <strong>updated in 2024 to include 2 helpful calculators<\/strong>; a PS4 power consumption calculator, and a running cost calculator.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-39f4c203     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-many-watts-does-a-ps4-use\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How many watts does a PS4 use<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ps4-wattage\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">PS4 wattage<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ps4-wattage-test\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">PS4 wattage test<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-many-watts-a-ps4-uses-by-mode\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How many watts a PS4 uses (by mode)<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ps4-standby-wattage\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">PS4 standby wattage<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ps4-idle-wattage\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">PS4 idle wattage<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ps4-streaming-wattage\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">PS4 streaming wattage<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ps4-gaming-wattage\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">PS4 gaming wattage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ps4-power-consumption-calculator\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">PS4 power consumption calculator<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ps4-monthly-costs-for-gaming\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">PS4 monthly costs for gaming<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#ps4-cost-to-run-calculator\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">PS4 cost to run calculator<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#faqs\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">FAQs<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-to-reduce-the-cost-of-running-your-ps4\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How to reduce the cost of running your PS4<\/a><\/ul><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-many-watts-does-a-ps4-use.jpg\" alt=\"How Many Watts Does A PS4 Use image of a PS4 console, 3 dualshock controllers and 2 PS VR headsets\" class=\"wp-image-3236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-many-watts-does-a-ps4-use.jpg 860w, https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-many-watts-does-a-ps4-use-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-many-watts-does-a-ps4-use-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many watts does a PS4 use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A PS4 uses between 165 watts and 310 watts, max, costing between 2 cents and 5 cents per hour in electricity, on average in the US.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The PS4 Slim uses the least amount of watts (165W max), followed by the original PS4 (250W max). The PS4 Pro uses the most amount of watts, at 310W max.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many watts a PS4 actually uses depends on many factors. The PS4 mode is the biggest factor that impacts the amount of watts actually used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>After running tests using an energy monitor, the following is a brief summary of how many watts a PS4 uses in different modes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A PS4 on standby uses <strong>0.47 watts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A PS4 in idle uses <strong>85.6 watts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A PS4 streaming video uses close to <strong>99 watts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaming on a PS4 uses approx. <strong>120 watts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaming on a PS4 with a PS VR uses approx. <strong>144 watts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue reading to get the exact results from the tests, along with the running costs, for each PS4 mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But first, let\u2019s look at the maximum PS4 wattage in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PS4 wattage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PS4 wattage ranges from 165W to 310W, max, depending on the version.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below lists the wattage of the different PS4 versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>PS4 version<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PS4 wattage (max)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PS4 Original<\/td><td>250W<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PS4 Slim<\/td><td>165W<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PS4 Pro<\/td><td>310W<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The PS4 Pro has a maximum wattage of 310W, while the original PS4 comes in at 250W and the PS4 Slim has a max power rating of 165W.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PS4 wattage is the device\u2019s maximum power consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>However, the actual amount of power consumed will depend on the mode being used.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at how many watts a PS4 actually uses by running several tests. But first, some details on the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PS4 wattage test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To find the actual amount of watts that a PS4 uses, I monitored the power consumed by an original PS4 in various modes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The modes tested range from standby through to gaming, including gaming on PS VR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I monitored the amount of watts consumed by each mode using a Kasa Smart Plug \/ Energy Monitor &#8211; check it out on Amazon, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0178IC5ZY?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=ecocostsavi01-20&amp;linkId=88fed76fa1cc17c9b58cd11b8a0da26c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After monitoring the watts consumed for several minutes, I recorded the average wattage for each mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how many watts does a PS4 use? Let\u2019s jump into the figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many watts a PS4 uses (by mode)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A PS4 uses .47W in standby mode, 85.6W while idle, close to 99W while streaming, approx. 120W while gaming and roughly 144W gaming in VR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The table below lists the amount of watts a PS4 uses in various modes, along with the estimated hourly and monthly running costs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>PS4 mode<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Watts used<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Hourly cost ($0.15 per kWh)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Monthly cost (running 6.76 hrs p\/w &#8211; avg. for US gamers)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PS4 standby (off but plugged in)<\/td><td>0.47W<\/td><td>$0.000071<\/td><td>$0.0019<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PS4 user login screen (1st screen after startup)<\/td><td>83.9W<\/td><td>$0.012585<\/td><td>$0.3403<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PS4 dashboard (idle)<\/td><td>85.6W<\/td><td>$0.01284<\/td><td>$0.3472<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PS4 dashboard (idle) + charging controller<\/td><td>90.1W<\/td><td>$0.013515<\/td><td>$0.3654<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PS VR on standby (off but plugged in)<\/td><td>0.15W<\/td><td>$0.000023<\/td><td>$0.0006<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PS4 dashboard (idle) + PS VR on<\/td><td>92.5W<\/td><td>$0.013875<\/td><td>$0.3752<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PS4 streaming YouTube<\/td><td>98.4W<\/td><td>$0.01476<\/td><td>$0.3991<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PS4 streaming Netflix<\/td><td>99.9W<\/td><td>$0.014985<\/td><td>$0.4052<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PS4 streaming Amazon Prime Video<\/td><td>100W<\/td><td>$0.015<\/td><td>$0.4056<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PS4 gaming (Sonic Classic, via disk)<\/td><td>99.8W<\/td><td>$0.01497<\/td><td>$0.4048<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PS4 gaming (Lost Souls III, via disk)<\/td><td>141W<\/td><td>$0.02115<\/td><td>$0.5719<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PS4 gaming with PS VR (The Playroom VR &#8211; Robots Rescue)<\/td><td>144W<\/td><td>$0.0216<\/td><td>$0.5841<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The running costs are based on a 15 cent per kWh rate (the US average, according to Statista) and assumes 6.76 hours per week of usage (the average amount of time US gamers spend playing games &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limelight.com\/resources\/white-paper\/state-of-online-gaming-2020\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">source<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at PS4 power consumption in each mode in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PS4 standby wattage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On standby, the PS4 uses .47W.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a PS VR also plugged in, the overall PS4 standby wattage increases to .62W.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because the PS VR uses .15W, on average, in standby mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charging a Dualshock controller while on standby also increases PS4 standby wattage, by 4.5W.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leaving your PS4 plugged in 24\/7 without using it, will cost you close to 62 cents per year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This increases to an estimated $0.81 if you also leave a PS VR plugged in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PS4 idle wattage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When idle, a PS4 uses between 83.9W and 92.5W.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of watts used when the PS4 is idle depends on various factors including where it is idle, and if there are any accessories connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When idle on the user login screen (i.e. on the 1st screen that shows after startup), the PS4 uses 83.9W.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This increases to 85.6W when you\u2019re idle on the dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a Dualshock controller charging while idle on the dashboard, you can expect the power consumption to be 90.1W.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re idle on the dashboard, and you don\u2019t have a controller charging, but you do have a PS VR in on mode, the amount of watts consumed will be closer to 92.5W.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When idle, a PS4 costs between $0.012585 and $0.013875 per hour.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If idle and running 24\/7, PS4 electricity cost works out to $9.36 &#8211; $10.32 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PS4 streaming wattage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PS4 streaming uses 98.4W to 100W.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Streaming YouTube on a PS4 uses 98.4W, while streaming Netflix uses 99.9W and Amazon Prime Video uses 100W.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Per hour, streaming videos on a PS4 costs $0.01476 to $0.015.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a PS4 to stream video 24\/7 for a full month costs around $10.98 to $11.16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PS4 gaming wattage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gaming on a PS4 uses between 99.8W and 144W.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, however, the amount of watts consumed will depend on many factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Games that require low processing power will use around 100W or lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaming using a PS VR will consume a lot more power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VR gaming on the PS4 uses around 144W.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PS4 gaming costs $0.01497 to $0.0216 per hour.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average US gamer plays for 6.76 hours per week. Gaming on the PS4 for this amount of time costs between 40 cents and 59 cents per month, on average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But these costs are just for running a PS4 and its accessories. TV running costs and subscription fees are not included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So next, let\u2019s estimate the total cost of gaming on a PS4 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But first, here\u2019s a PS4 power consumption calculator that\u2019ll help you estimate your PS4\u2019s consumption, based on your own usage&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PS4 power consumption calculator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this calculator to estimate your PS4 power consumption per hour, day, week, month and year, based on your own usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Simply enter your daily usage, for each mode, to see how much electricity your PS4 consumes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The calculator is pre-populated with the PS4 wattage (which is the max power its expected to draw), and the power draw on Standby (specifically, when it\u2019s off but still plugged in).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If needed, update the wattage fields to better reflect your own usage. 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class=\"clearer\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n\t\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Results assume continuous max power draw during usage.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OK. Now that we know how many watts a PS4 uses and how much a PS4 costs to run, let\u2019s take a look at some frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-aa1d5c6b uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height\" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-aa07b445\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\">How much electricity does a PS4 use in kWh?<\/span><\/div><p class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><strong>A PS4 uses 0.165 kWh of electricity to 0.31 kWh per hour, max.<\/strong><br><br>How much electricity a PS4 uses depends on the version.\u00a0<br><br><strong>The following lists how much electricity the different PS4 versions use, along with the wattage for each:<\/strong><br>&#8211; PS4 Original (250W): 0.25 kWh per hour.<br>&#8211; PS4 Slim (165W): 0.165 kWh per hour.<br>&#8211; PS4 Pro (310W): 0.31 kWh per hour.<br><br>These figures show the maximum amount of electricity that a PS4 can use.<br><br><strong>If a PS4 runs at max capacity, with a 15 cent per kWh rate, the electricity costs would be:<\/strong><br>&#8211; PS4 Original: <strong>$0.0375 per hour<\/strong>.<br>&#8211; PS4 Slim: <strong>$0.02475 per hour<\/strong>.<br>&#8211; PS4 Pro: <strong>$0.0465 per hour<\/strong>.<br><br>However, it\u2019s unlikely that a PS4 will run at maximum capacity.<br><br>Actual consumption will vary depending on many factors. <br><br><strong>The mode being used, the game being played, the accessories attached, etc., all impact the actual PS4 electricity consumption levels.<br><\/strong><br>The table in the \u201cHow many watts a PS4 uses (by mode)\u201d section above details the actual PS4 power consumption by mode, which was tested using an energy monitor.<br><br>Here&#8217;s an example of how much electricity a PS4 used, along with the running cost:<br><br>Using a PS VR on the PS4, playing Robots Rescue via The Playroom VR, resulted in 0.144 kWh of electricity being used.<br><br><strong>The actual hourly electricity cost works out at just over 2 cents.\u00a0<\/strong><br><br><em>This assumes a cost of 15 cents per kWh &#8211; the US average.<\/em><br><br>However, the overall gaming costs would be higher because other factors impact the costs. E.g. the cost of electricity when running a TV.<br><br>PS4 monthly gaming costs are also detailed above.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-8d37c4c9\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\">How much electricity does a PS4 use in rest mode?<\/span><\/div><p class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><strong>PS4 rest mode uses 0.00047 kWh of electricity per hour.<\/strong><br><br>This increases to 0.00062 kWh of electricity if you have a PS VR also running in rest mode.<br><br>The PS VR uses 0.00015 kWh of electricity in rest mode.<br><br>If you have a Dualshock controller charging while the PS4 is in rest mode, this will add 0.0045 kWh.<br><br>The electricity consumed in rest mode will drop back down when the controller is fully charged.<br><br><strong>A PS4 running in rest mode only, with no accessories connected, for 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, will cost nearly $0.617580 per year.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-14692f03\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\">How much electricity does a PS4 use UK?<\/span><\/div><p class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><strong>A PS4 uses 0.165 kWh of electricity to 0.31 kWh per hour, max. It costs, on average, between 3p and 6p per hour to run a PS4 at max capacity in the UK.<\/strong><br><br>The following lists how much electricity each PS4 version uses, along with the electricity costs per hour in the UK:<br>&#8211; A <strong>PS4 Original <\/strong>has a wattage of 250W (max), uses 0.25 kWh of electricity, costing \u00a30.048 per hour in the UK, on average.<br>&#8211; A <strong>PS4 Slim <\/strong>has a max wattage of 165W, uses 0.165 kWh of electricity per hour, costing \u00a30.031 on average.<br>&#8211; A <strong>PS4 Pro <\/strong>has a wattage of 310W (max), consumes 0.31 kWh of electricity per hour, costing \u00a30.059 on average in the UK.<br><br><em>Note: $0.26 (USD) is the average cost per kWh in the UK, according to Statista. This figure was converted to Pounds, which works out to 19p at the time of writing.<\/em><br><br>A PS4 does not run at max capacity all the time. So be sure to check out how much electricity each PS4 mode uses above.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to reduce the cost of running your PS4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are resources that will help you keep your PS4 electricity costs low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re not written specifically for the PS4 but the energy saving tips do apply, so do check them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>5 tips to reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/ps5-electricity-cost\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2496\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">PS5 electricity consumption<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 tips to reduce your <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/cost-to-run-a-tv\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">TV running costs<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 simple <a href=\"https:\/\/ecocostsavings.com\/xbox-series-x-electricity-cost\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2518\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Xbox Series X energy saving tips<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope these tips help you reduce your PS4 running costs. 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