The European Union (EU) has changed the energy rating gradings affecting Dell Monitors sold in the EU
Summary: The following article provides information about changes to the energy rating grades on Dell monitors sold in the European Union.
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Symptoms
The energy rating grades on Dell monitors in the EU were changed November 1st, 2020
Any Dell monitor sold in Europe after November 1st, 2020 must comply with new changes to the Energy rating grading labeling from the European Union (EU).
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| (Figure.1 Example: The old labeling.) | (Figure.2 Example: The new labeling.) |
Cause
From November 1st, 2020 a new rescaled A to G EU energy label will ship with all new Dell displays.
The new rating labels have a more stringent rating criteria and include a QR Code.
Resolution
The energy rating in the new label is lower than the rating in the old energy label. That does not mean that the product itself is less energy efficient. This is due to a change in the rating classifications, and a change in the calculation that is used to determine the ratings.
See the following official EU documentation for more information:
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Article Number: 000182662
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024
Version: 4
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