Bradford White RE2HP50-1NCTT 40-Gallon vs Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH)
The Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH) is the more efficient unit: UEF 4 versus 3.89 — about 3% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $142/year for the Bradford White RE2HP50-1NCTT 40-Gallon against $211/year for the Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH) — a $69 annual difference. The Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH) delivers more hot water in the peak hour (91 gal first-hour rating vs 65 gal). Only the Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH) is connected-capable (app control, utility programs).
| Bradford White RE2HP50-1NCTT 40-Gallon | Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH) | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 3.89 | 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 65 gal | 91 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 45 gal | 74 gal |
| Draw pattern | Medium | High |
| Annual electricity use | 835 kWh/yr | 1240 kWh/yr |
| Heat pump type | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH |
| Input voltage | 240 | 240 |
| Max current draw | 19 A | 24 A |
| Recovery efficiency | 445 % | 450 % |
| Smart / connected capable | No | Yes |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 37 °F | 37.4 °F |
| Height | 46.1 in | 41.7 in |
| Diameter | 18 in | 21.8 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Bradford White RE2HP50-1NCTT 40-Gallon or the Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH)?
The Bradford White RE2HP50-1NCTT 40-Gallon: about $142/year versus $211/year for the Midea Water Heater 80-Gallon (MAWH80D2AKH) at national average rates — a $69 annual difference.
Are the Bradford White RE2HP50-1NCTT 40-Gallon 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.