Bradford White RE2HP50-1NCTT 40-Gallon vs Noritz ME50HPT-CN 50-Gallon
The Bradford White RE2HP50-1NCTT 40-Gallon is the more efficient unit: UEF 3.89 versus 3.46 — about 11% 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 $159/year for the Noritz ME50HPT-CN 50-Gallon — a $17 annual difference. The Bradford White RE2HP50-1NCTT 40-Gallon delivers more hot water in the peak hour (65 gal first-hour rating vs 58 gal).
| Bradford White RE2HP50-1NCTT 40-Gallon | Noritz ME50HPT-CN 50-Gallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 3.89 | 3.46 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 65 gal | 58 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 45 gal | 47 gal |
| Draw pattern | Medium | Medium |
| Annual electricity use | 835 kWh/yr | 938 kWh/yr |
| Heat pump type | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH |
| Input voltage | 240 | 240 |
| Max current draw | 19 A | 23 A |
| Recovery efficiency | 445 % | 373 % |
| Smart / connected capable | No | No |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 37 °F | 35 °F |
| Height | 46.1 in | 58.3 in |
| Diameter | 18 in | 28 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Bradford White RE2HP50-1NCTT 40-Gallon or the Noritz ME50HPT-CN 50-Gallon?
The Bradford White RE2HP50-1NCTT 40-Gallon: about $142/year versus $159/year for the Noritz ME50HPT-CN 50-Gallon at national average rates — a $17 annual difference.
Are the Bradford White RE2HP50-1NCTT 40-Gallon and Noritz ME50HPT-CN 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.