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> I don't need you to use 20 watts all the time to show a shiny background image and a clock... Even the latest Chromecast (4K with Google TV) requires a 7.5W
by selcuka 4y ago
> I don't need you to use 20 watts all the time to show a shiny background image and a clock...
Even the latest Chromecast (4K with Google TV) requires a 7.5W power supply [1], it can't possibly draw 20W. Also it looks like it idles at around 1W [2].
[1] https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409 https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/3046409
[2] https://www.techspot.com/news/95809-streaming-media-player-power-consumption-compared.html https://www.techspot.com/news/95809-streaming-media-player-p...
- zbrozek 4y agoI just measured my Chromecast Ultra (earlier 4K model) at a wall power idle of 3.2 to 3.8 watts. Explains why it's always toasty. The Switch while charging two controllers, the TV, and the speaker bar idle at a total of 6.2 watts. I wish the Switch would turn off rather than use its battery when I kill power to the cradle. At that point I could probably develop the habit of hitting the power strip switch.