Products not covered by the product type definitions in this document: Computer Servers, as defined in Energy Star Computer Server specification; Small-scale Servers that are marketed and sold for use in data centre; Handheld Computers including eReaders; Mobile Thin Clients not meeting the definition of Notebook Computer; Game Consoles; Mobile phones and Smartphones; Computer accessories such as mouse, modem, docking stations, external hard drive, USB memory stick, Cathode-ray tube -CRT displays, Printers --see criteria document for imaging equipment.

The standard also provides methods of testing for determining the sensible and latent cooling capacities, cooling power consumption and other performance requirements of room air conditioners. This standard further specifies dimensions, colour scheme and the contents of the energy efficiency label for room Air Conditioners.

This standard also specifies the following: (a) Classifications and types of computer associated with different MEPS requirements (b) Classification of discrete graphics processing units.(c) Operational modes (Power modes) which are relevant for measuring power consumption. (d) Typical Energy Consumption (TEC) calculation methods for desktop computers, integrated desktop computers, notebook computer, slate/ tablet, portable all-in-one computer, workstation, small scale server and thin clients. (e) Base computer configurations and additional TEC allowances. (f) Minimum power supply efficiency allowances. (g) Dimensions, colour scheme and the contents of the energy label