I think that figure came from the article, and was based on some very flawed methodology.
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NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
There were people estimating 40w in earlier threads on lemmy which was ridiculous.
This seems more realistic.
Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works 4 weeks ago
Valmond@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
40 watt hours.