Computer Monitors

UAE Technical Regulation "Labeling – Energy Efficiency Label for Electrical Appliances Part 11: Energy Consumption Efficiency for Computer Monitors"; (9 page(s), in Arabic)

This draft UAE technical regulation specifies the energy efficiency and energy labeling requirements for computer monitors placed on the UAE market. It applies to desktop computer monitors, professional graphics monitors, gaming monitors, and the display component of all-in-one computers, while excluding products such as projectors, laptops, tablets, medical displays, virtual reality headsets, security displays, industrial control panels, and interactive displays.

The draft establishes:

·        Maximum energy consumption limits for On Mode, Off Mode, Standby Mode, and Networked Standby Mode;

·        Requirements for Automatic Brightness Control (ABC), peak white luminance, and automatic standby functionality;

·        A methodology for calculating the Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) and classifying products into energy efficiency classes;

·        Additional power allowances for high-resolution and high-refresh-rate monitors; and

·        Energy labeling requirements, including the design and content of the energy label, such as the EEI, star rating, energy consumption, screen size, resolution, QR code, and model identification. 

The draft is based on IEC 62087-1:2015 and IEC 62087-7:2018 for the measurement of power consumption of computer monitors. Its objective is to improve energy efficiency, provide consumers with clear and comparable energy performance information, reduce electricity consumption, and support the UAE's energy conservation and sustainability objectives.