If you like saving money, don’t stream Netflix on your PS5. New findings from the Natural Resources Defense Council found PS5 to draw significantly more power while streaming video content than its Xbox counterpart – and between “10 to 25 times more power than a streaming device” such as Apple TV or Roku box.
Access to dozens of streaming services is a nice bonus to owning a console. Instead of having to switch inputs on your TV and grab the remote, you can simply tap a few buttons on your controller to go from playing Miles Morales to watching Netflix.
Xbox Series X was not tested, but estimates put it at a power usage of 40 to 53 watts while streaming.
The NRDC also notes you should always power down your console after turning off your TV, otherwise, it will continue to draw power at these inflated levels for at least the next hour.
If you have a TV with built-in apps, it’s best to take the extra 10 seconds and use it to stream your content. While there’s no denying the convenience of having dozens of apps just a button press away, it also means you’re wasting a bit of money on electricity bills every single month.
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