Bradford White RE2HP80-1NCTT 80-Gallon vs Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon

The Bradford White RE2HP80-1NCTT 80-Gallon is the more efficient unit: UEF 4 versus 3.48 — about 13% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $211/year for the Bradford White RE2HP80-1NCTT 80-Gallon against $242/year for the Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon — a $31 annual difference. The Bradford White RE2HP80-1NCTT 80-Gallon delivers more hot water in the peak hour (88 gal first-hour rating vs 86 gal).

Bradford White RE2HP80-1NCTT 80-Gallon Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) 4 3.48
Fuel Electric Electric
First-hour rating 88 gal 86 gal
Rated storage volume 75 gal 74 gal
Draw pattern High High
Annual electricity use 1240 kWh/yr 1424 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 448 % 365 %
Smart / connected capable No No
Refrigerant (GWP) R-134a (GWP:1430) R-134a (GWP:1430)
Compressor low-temp cutoff 37 °F 35 °F
Height 51.1 in 74 in
Diameter 22 in 28 in
ENERGY STAR certified Yes Yes

Frequently asked questions

Which costs less to run, the Bradford White RE2HP80-1NCTT 80-Gallon or the Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon?

The Bradford White RE2HP80-1NCTT 80-Gallon: about $211/year versus $242/year for the Noritz ME80HPT-CN 80-Gallon at national average rates — a $31 annual difference.

Are the Bradford White RE2HP80-1NCTT 80-Gallon 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.