How long does a computer monitor last?
Typical lifespan
5–12 yr
A desktop display panel on a stand, sized by screen diagonal.
Typical service life before replacement.
How that compares
Computer monitor against things of a similar time.
Computer monitor 5–12 yr
Mattress 6–12 yr
Television 6–12 yr
Gray wolf 6–16 yr
Vacuum cleaner 5–12 yr
Coyote 6–14 yr
Office chair 4–15 yr
Gas grill 5–15 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.125 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1.3 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 3.8 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a computer monitor
- How much does a computer monitor weigh? 2.5–12 kg
- How much does a computer monitor cost? 90–1,200 $
- Computer monitor vs Desktop computer Side by side
- Computer monitor vs Television Side by side
- Computer monitor vs Games console Side by side
- Computer monitor vs Laptop Side by side
- Computer monitor vs Projector Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a computer monitor last?
- A computer monitor lasts 5–12 yr. Typical service life before replacement.
Related pages
- How much does a computer monitor weigh? 2.5–12 kg
- How much does a computer monitor cost? 90–1,200 $
- How long does a smartphone last? 2–6 yr
- How long does a television last? 6–12 yr
- How long does a laptop last? 3–8 yr
- How long does a desktop computer last? 4–10 yr
- How long does a games console last? 5–10 yr
- How long does a printer last? 3–10 yr
- How long does a tablet last? 3–8 yr
- Computer monitor vs Desktop computer Side by side
- Computer monitor vs Television Side by side
- Computer monitor vs Games console Side by side
- Computer monitor vs Laptop Side by side
- Computer monitor vs Projector Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place