Xencelabs Technologies Ltd.

The reply listed below is from an FAQ I wrote on this topic:

FAQ Link: https://solutions.xencelabs.com/en/support/solutions/articles/67000749824-should-i-turn-my-pen-displays-off-when-i-m-not-using-it-

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Short answer: yes, most of the time, it’s a good idea to turn off your display 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 displays 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.