- Mobile phone consumes 3-4 units of electricity annually, costing Rs 50-60.
- Laptop consumes maximum 130-140 units of electricity, costs Rs 400-1600.
- The tablet uses 15-20 units of electricity annually, costing around Rs 500.
- Unconnected chargers also draw electricity, stop the consumption by switching them off.
Laptop-Smartphone Charging Power Consumption: Every day crores of people charge their devices like smartphones, laptops and tabs etc. In many homes, the number of these devices is more than one and it takes hours to charge them every day. But have you ever wondered how much electricity is consumed to charge these devices? If you also have many gadgets like phone and laptop then it is important to know this. Today we are going to tell you how much electricity is spent in charging mobiles and laptops and how much effect it has on your pocket.
How much does it cost to charge a mobile?
Mobile phones do not consume much energy during charging, but they have to be charged daily, hence it is important to understand the consumption. According to reports, smartphones consume about 3-4 units of electricity in a year due to daily charging. According to different states in India, the cost of one unit of electricity can be Rs 3-12. According to this, you have to spend only about Rs 50-60 in a year on mobile phone charging.
Laptop consumption is high
Laptop consumes more electricity than mobile phone. About 130-140 units are spent in a year in charging the laptop. This means that the cost of charging a laptop can range from Rs 400-1600 in a year. Seen this way, it is the most power consuming device.
tablet- In terms of power consumption, tablets come between phones and laptops. Charging a tablet requires a total of 15-20 units of electricity in a year. If we talk in terms of electricity bill, it costs around Rs 500 only.
Electricity is consumed even when the device is not connected
Many people have a habit of removing the phone after it is charged, but will not switch off the charger. In such a situation, the charger continues to consume power, even if no device is connected to it. This is called phantom load and it can also affect the electricity bill. Therefore, when no device is connected, turn off the charger. This will also save electricity and the charger will also last longer.
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