One published wall-meter test recorded an Intel N100 mini PC drawing 14.7–17.9 W while playing YouTube. At one hour a day for 30 days, that works out to 0.441–0.537 kWh. At an illustrative marginal rate of ₹8 per kWh, the energy charge would be about ₹3.53–₹4.30 for the month. That ₹8 rate is an example, not a nationwide Indian tariff: your actual cost depends on your viewing time, the whole system’s power draw and your household’s applicable electricity rate.
What the N100 playback measurement shows
CNX Software reported a wall-meter reading of 14.7–17.9 W during YouTube playback in 2024. The test used one MINIX Z100-0dB running Windows 11, with YouTube playing in Chrome at 8K60fps. The setup also included Wi-Fi 6, an RF keyboard-and-mouse dongle, and a VGA screen connected through an HDMI-to-VGA adapter. CNX Software’s 2024 coverage is a useful real-system reference, but it is not a universal figure for every N100 mini PC, video resolution, browser or attached display.
The same MINIX setup measured 8.9–9.2 W at idle. A different system, the Beelink Mini S12 Pro, measured about 8–9 W idle and 32.2 W at maximum measured load in Notebookcheck’s 2023 testing; those figures are not YouTube-playback measurements. See Notebookcheck’s Beelink Mini S12 Pro review for that model’s test details.
These figures measure the computer system at the wall, not just the processor. Intel notes that processor frequency and core types vary with workload and power consumption in its Intel N-series processor presentation. A processor specification should not be treated as the power draw of a complete mini PC.
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Use the measured or estimated average power at the wall, your daily viewing time and your billing period:
Monthly energy (kWh) = average wall power (W) × viewing hours per day × days in the billing period ÷ 1,000.
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Then multiply by the applicable marginal rate for additional electricity use:
Added energy charge (₹) = monthly energy (kWh) × marginal rate (₹/kWh).
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Example: one hour a day for 30 days
At 14.7–17.9 W, one hour of playback per day for 30 days uses 0.441–0.537 kWh. With an illustrative ₹8/kWh rate, that is about ₹3.53–₹4.30 in energy charges. The rate is an assumption to demonstrate the calculation, not an estimate of what every Indian household pays.
Adjust for your viewing schedule and bill
If you watch for four hours each day, multiply the one-hour example’s energy use by four, assuming the average wall draw stays the same. Use the marginal rate that applies to the additional units on your bill. Slab pricing, subsidies, duties, fixed charges and time-of-day rates can make a simple unit-price multiplication incomplete.
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There is no single India-wide household rate established for this calculation. The Central Electricity Authority’s FY 2024–25 publication compiles notified retail tariffs by state and consumer category, along with duties and estimated effective rates. Check your own bill or current utility tariff for the rate that applies to your consumption and location; household slabs and other adjustments can affect the result.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Measure your own mini PC for a more accurate estimate
A plug-in wall meter can capture the draw of the whole system at the outlet, including the mini PC and anything powered through the meter. Measure during your usual YouTube playback rather than relying on the processor’s nominal specification.
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- Connect a suitably rated plug-in electricity meter between the wall outlet and the mini PC’s power supply. Check that the meter’s plug and voltage ratings are suitable for your location.
- Set up the computer as you normally use it, including the display connection, Wi-Fi or Ethernet, peripherals, browser and power settings.
- Play YouTube at the resolution and quality you usually watch. Let playback settle, then note the meter’s watt reading over a representative period. If the reading fluctuates, record a range or use the meter’s accumulated energy reading over several hours.
- Apply the formula above to your viewing schedule and billing period. Use the marginal rate relevant to your household rather than assuming a national average.
Why another N100 mini PC may use a different amount
The 14.7–17.9 W reading applies to one tested MINIX model and setup, not every N100 mini PC. Playback resolution, browser, operating system, display adapters, wireless devices and power settings can all make comparisons differ. To compare two computers fairly, measure both with the same YouTube resolution, browser, operating system, display connections, wireless peripherals and power settings. The cited sources do not provide a directly controlled head-to-head YouTube playback comparison of N100 mini PCs.
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