A. O. Smith Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPS10-80H45DV 2) vs Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH)

The Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH) is the more efficient unit: UEF 4 versus 3.88 — about 3% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $211/year for the Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH) against $217/year for the A. O. Smith Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPS10-80H45DV 2) — a $6 annual difference. The A. O. Smith Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPS10-80H45DV 2) delivers more hot water in the peak hour (95 gal first-hour rating vs 91 gal).

A. O. Smith Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPS10-80H45DV 2) Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH)
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) 3.88 4
Fuel Electric Electric
First-hour rating 95 gal 91 gal
Rated storage volume 82 gal 74 gal
Draw pattern High High
Annual electricity use 1279 kWh/yr 1240 kWh/yr
Heat pump type 240 Volt Integrated HPWH 240 Volt Integrated HPWH
Input voltage 240 240
Max current draw 22 A 24 A
Recovery efficiency 430 % 450 %
Smart / connected capable Yes Yes
Refrigerant (GWP) R-134a (GWP:1430) R-134a (GWP:1430)
Compressor low-temp cutoff 37 °F 37.4 °F
Height 69 in 41.7 in
Diameter 27 in 21.8 in
ENERGY STAR certified Yes Yes

Frequently asked questions

Which costs less to run, the A. O. Smith Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPS10-80H45DV 2) or the Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH)?

The Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH): about $211/year versus $217/year for the A. O. Smith Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPS10-80H45DV 2) at national average rates — a $6 annual difference.

Are the A. O. Smith Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPS10-80H45DV 2) and Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH) both ENERGY STAR certified?

Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.