Bradford White RE2HP65-1NCTT 65-Gallon vs Bradford White RE2HP80-1NCTT 80-Gallon

The Bradford White RE2HP65-1NCTT 65-Gallon is the more efficient unit: UEF 4.2 versus 4 — about 5% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $201/year for the Bradford White RE2HP65-1NCTT 65-Gallon against $211/year for the Bradford White RE2HP80-1NCTT 80-Gallon — a $10 annual difference. The Bradford White RE2HP80-1NCTT 80-Gallon delivers more hot water in the peak hour (88 gal first-hour rating vs 82 gal).

Bradford White RE2HP65-1NCTT 65-Gallon Bradford White RE2HP80-1NCTT 80-Gallon
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) 4.2 4
Fuel Electric Electric
First-hour rating 82 gal 88 gal
Rated storage volume 65 gal 75 gal
Draw pattern High High
Annual electricity use 1181 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 19 A
Recovery efficiency 462 % 448 %
Smart / connected capable No No
Refrigerant (GWP) R-134a (GWP:1430) R-134a (GWP:1430)
Compressor low-temp cutoff 37 °F 37 °F
Height 44.6 in 51.1 in
Diameter 22 in 22 in
ENERGY STAR certified Yes Yes

Frequently asked questions

Which costs less to run, the Bradford White RE2HP65-1NCTT 65-Gallon or the Bradford White RE2HP80-1NCTT 80-Gallon?

The Bradford White RE2HP65-1NCTT 65-Gallon: about $201/year versus $211/year for the Bradford White RE2HP80-1NCTT 80-Gallon at national average rates — a $10 annual difference.

Are the Bradford White RE2HP65-1NCTT 65-Gallon and Bradford White RE2HP80-1NCTT 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.