A. O. Smith GC6-PS5065-V 1 50-Gallon vs State GP6-75-TPDT 3 80-Gallon
The A. O. Smith GC6-PS5065-V 1 50-Gallon is the more efficient unit: UEF 0.9 versus 0.86 — about 4% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $273/year for the A. O. Smith GC6-PS5065-V 1 50-Gallon against $286/year for the State GP6-75-TPDT 3 80-Gallon — a $13 annual difference. The State GP6-75-TPDT 3 80-Gallon delivers more hot water in the peak hour (130 gal first-hour rating vs 118 gal).
| A. O. Smith GC6-PS5065-V 1 50-Gallon | State GP6-75-TPDT 3 80-Gallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 0.9 | 0.86 |
| Fuel | Natural Gas | Natural Gas, Propane |
| First-hour rating | 118 gal | 130 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 49 gal | 74 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual gas use (natural gas) | 188 therms/yr | 197 therms/yr |
| Gas input rate | 65 kBTU/h | 100 kBTU/h |
| Max current draw | 2 A | 5 A |
| Vent type | Power Vent | Power Direct Vent |
| Recovery efficiency | 92 % | 96 % |
| Smart / connected capable | No | No |
| Annual propane use | 205.46 gal/yr | 215.3 gal/yr |
| Vent size | 3 / 4 | 2 / 3 |
| Height | 54.5 in | 51.9 in |
| Diameter | 22 in | 22.5 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the A. O. Smith GC6-PS5065-V 1 50-Gallon or the State GP6-75-TPDT 3 80-Gallon?
The A. O. Smith GC6-PS5065-V 1 50-Gallon: about $273/year versus $286/year for the State GP6-75-TPDT 3 80-Gallon at national average rates — a $13 annual difference.
Are the A. O. Smith GC6-PS5065-V 1 50-Gallon and State GP6-75-TPDT 3 80-Gallon both ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.