The short answer: yes, most of the time, it’s a good idea to turn it off when you’re not using it, but you don’t need to be obsessive about it.
Here’s how to think about it in practical, real-world terms.
Why turning off your display makes sense
- Panel longevity: The Xencelabs Pen Display 24 (and the Pen Display 16) uses a high-quality display panel, and like any monitor, unnecessary on-time adds wear. Turning it off when you’re done for the day helps preserve brightness and uniformity over the long run.
- Heat and electronics: Even at idle, the display generates heat. Powering it down reduces thermal stress on internal components.
- Power draw: It still consumes Power when on, even if your computer sleeps. Turning it off is simply cleaner and more efficient.
When you don’t need to worry about turning it off
- Short breaks: Stepping away for lunch or a meeting? Letting it stay on or go into sleep mode is perfectly fine.
- Daily use workflows: If you’re actively working on and off throughout the day, constantly powering it on and off isn’t necessary.
Best-practice approach (what most pros do)
- Let your computer’s display sleep handle short idle periods.
- Turn the Pen Display off at the Power button when you’re done for the day or won’t be using it for several hours.
- Avoid leaving a static image on screen for long stretches, use sleep or a blank screen if you step away.
What about wear from Power cycling?
Modern displays (including Xencelabs) are designed for regular Power cycling. Turning it off once or twice a day won’t harm it—and is generally better than leaving it on continuously.
Take-a-ways:
Think of it like any other high-end monitor:
- On during active work
- Sleep during short breaks
- Off when you’re done for the day
That balance gives you longevity, efficiency, and zero workflow friction.
If you have any questions or would like to work with a Customer Care agent, please send an email to CustomerCare@xencelabs.com.
