Power consumption of Sky +HD Box

[Fairb]

Hello.

What is the approximate annual cosumption in KWH of a Sky+HD box, assuming that it is not turned off?

[Mark39 · Accepted solution]

Depends. It uses around 30w in standby and a bit more when it's on. And less than 1w overnight if you have Eco mode turned on.

You can do the math.!

[Annie+UK]

A Sky+HD box can be in one of the following states:

1. Fully on (Green LED)

2. Standby (Orange LED)

3. Deep standby (Red LED)

Which one are you enquiring about?

[Fairb]

Hello Annie. 

Assume it is fully on (green LED)

[Annie+UK]

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@Fairb wrote:

Hello Annie. 

Assume it is fully on (green LED)

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Leaving the box fully on for extended lengths of time is a bad idea as it will shorten the lifespan of the Hard Drive that would be spinning 24/7 and most likely be written to continuously 😞

Not sure what the yearly power consumption is, hopefully someone will have an answer for you

[Mark39]

By my calculation it's around 310Kwh per year.

If you want to check: 35÷1000×24×365

[Fairb]

Thank you Mark.

Assuming an electricity unit rate of 47.5 pence per kwh on the price cap  (most people will be paying a lot more from the price cap increase in October when prices are expected to rise 65%), the current  electricity cost of the sky + Box is £147. 

If the price cap does increases are 65%, the annual cost of 310 kwh will be £243 (77,4 pence per unit × 310 kwh).  Sobering.  

[oj01]

So, well under a £1 per day.