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Keeping the TV on during an outage — for news, kids, or just normalcy — is one of the easiest things a power station does. Here is exactly how long, and on what.
The short answer
Modern LED TVs draw only 50–200 W, so almost any power station runs one for hours. A 1 kWh unit runs a 55″ TV for 7–10 hours, and a small TV far longer. You just need pure sine output (all our picks). Top pick for most: the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro.
TV power draw & runtime
| TV size | Typical draw | On 500Wh | On 1000Wh |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32″ LED | ~50 W | ~8.5 hrs | ~17 hrs |
| 55″ LED | ~100 W | ~4 hrs | ~8.5 hrs |
| 65″ 4K | ~150–200 W | ~2–3 hrs | ~5–7 hrs |
Add a streaming stick (~5 W) and Wi-Fi (~15 W) and the numbers barely move — TV is a light, efficient load for a power station.
Best power stations for a TV
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro
768 Wh runs a 55″ TV for ~6 hours plus streaming and Wi-Fi — perfect for a movie-night blackout.
Bluetti AC180
1152 Wh for a full day of TV plus everything else — the pick if the TV is just one of many things you are backing up.
Frequently asked questions
How long can a power station run a TV?
A 1 kWh unit runs a 55″ TV for ~8.5 hours, a 32″ for ~17 hours. Bigger 4K sets draw more and run shorter.
Does a TV need pure sine wave?
Yes — like any modern electronics. Every unit we recommend is pure sine.
Can it run a TV and a console together?
Yes — see our PS5 power station guide for runtime with a console added.
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Easy yes
A TV is a light load — the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro covers a movie-night blackout, and the Bluetti AC180 runs the TV plus everything else all day.