We recommend monitors with an overall score of 80% or higher.

This overall score is made up of the energy score (70%) and size score (30%).

Based on the number of kWh used per year – the lower the number the higher the score.

Based on the size of the monitor – the larger the monitor the higher the score.

Based on being always on, the standby is the number of Watts used per year. The lower the energy use in standby, the higher the score. We don't take standby score into account when weighting the CHOICE Expert score.

The number of Watts being used per year in standby.

Recommended retail price at the time of publishing.

Based on comparative energy consumption figures with the monitor on for 8 hours and in standby for 16 hours. We use a cost per kWh of 30 cents to calculate this.

Measured in centimetres.

Measured in inches.

The LCD monitor technology claimed by the manufacturer.

Energy-efficient monitors have a higher number of stars.

Where the monitor is put together.