A. O. Smith Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPSN10-80H45DV 2) vs Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon
The A. O. Smith Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPSN10-80H45DV 2) is the more efficient unit: UEF 3.88 versus 3.48 — about 10% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $217/year for the A. O. Smith Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPSN10-80H45DV 2) against $242/year for the Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon — a $25 annual difference. The A. O. Smith Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPSN10-80H45DV 2) delivers more hot water in the peak hour (95 gal first-hour rating vs 86 gal). Only the A. O. Smith Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPSN10-80H45DV 2) is connected-capable (app control, utility programs).
| A. O. Smith Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPSN10-80H45DV 2) | Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 3.88 | 3.48 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 95 gal | 86 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 82 gal | 74 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual electricity use | 1279 kWh/yr | 1424 kWh/yr |
| Heat pump type | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH |
| Input voltage | 240 | 240 |
| Max current draw | 22 A | 23 A |
| Recovery efficiency | 430 % | 365 % |
| Smart / connected capable | Yes | No |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 37 °F | 35 °F |
| Height | 69 in | 74 in |
| Diameter | 27 in | 28 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the A. O. Smith Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPSN10-80H45DV 2) or the Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon?
The A. O. Smith Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPSN10-80H45DV 2): about $217/year versus $242/year for the Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon at national average rates — a $25 annual difference.
Are the A. O. Smith Heat Pump 80-Gallon (HPSN10-80H45DV 2) and Noritz ME80HPT-CN 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.