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The power consumption of a single 5G station is 2.5 to 3.5 times higher than that of a single 4G station. The main factor behind this increase in 5G power consumption is the high power usage of the active antenna unit (AAU). Under a full workload, a single station uses nearly 3700W.
The data here all comes from operators on the front lines, and we can draw the following valuable conclusions: The power consumption of a single 5G station is 2.5 to 3.5 times higher than that of a single 4G station. The main factor behind this increase in 5G power consumption is the high power usage of the active antenna unit (AAU).
However, Li says 5G base stations are carrying five times the traffic as when equipped with only 4G, pushing up power consumption. The carrier is seeking subsidies from the Chinese government to help with the increased energy usage.
China Mobile has tried using lower cost deployments of MIMO antennas, specifically 32T32R and sometimes 8T8R rather than 64T64R, according to MTN. However, Li says 5G base stations are carrying five times the traffic as when equipped with only 4G, pushing up power consumption.
The top Outdoor Power Equipment retailers in 2025 remain Home Depot and Lowe's, leading in both unit and dollar share – with Amazon and Walmart gaining ground. Note: OpenBrand's share split is based on our retailer panel, which currently consists of Home Depot, Lowe's, Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.
SOURCE: All data insights in this article cover Q2 2025 within an OpenBrand aggregate category of several products including Mowers, Handhelds, Snow Throwers and Pressure Washers. Who are the top Outdoor Power Equipment retailers by market share?
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