Bosch heat pump water heater 65-Gallon vs Bosch Water heater 50-Gallon
The Bosch heat pump water heater 65-Gallon is the more efficient unit: UEF 3.9 versus 3.75 — about 4% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $145/year for the Bosch Water heater 50-Gallon against $211/year for the Bosch heat pump water heater 65-Gallon — a $66 annual difference. The Bosch heat pump water heater 65-Gallon delivers more hot water in the peak hour (80 gal first-hour rating vs 69 gal).
| Bosch heat pump water heater 65-Gallon | Bosch Water heater 50-Gallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 3.9 | 3.75 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 80 gal | 69 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 60 gal | 47 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | Medium |
| Annual electricity use | 1240 kWh/yr | 855 kWh/yr |
| Heat pump type | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH |
| Input voltage | 240 | 240 |
| Max current draw | 24 A | 24 A |
| Recovery efficiency | 450 % | 430 % |
| Smart / connected capable | Yes | Yes |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 37.4 °F | 37.4 °F |
| Height | 45.5 in | 47.9 in |
| Diameter | 21.8 in | 18.3 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Bosch heat pump water heater 65-Gallon or the Bosch Water heater 50-Gallon?
The Bosch Water heater 50-Gallon: about $145/year versus $211/year for the Bosch heat pump water heater 65-Gallon at national average rates — a $66 annual difference.
Are the Bosch heat pump water heater 65-Gallon and Bosch Water heater 50-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.