Bradford White RTGR150N1 vs Bradford White RTGR150X1

Both water heaters carry the same efficiency rating: UEF 0.98. At national average rates that works out to about $251/year for the Bradford White RTGR150N1 against $510/year for the Bradford White RTGR150X1 — a $259 annual difference.

Bradford White RTGR150N1 Bradford White RTGR150X1
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) 0.98 0.98
Fuel Natural Gas Propane
Max flow rate 4.3 GPM 4.3 GPM
Draw pattern High High
Annual gas use (natural gas) 173 therms/yr 173 therms/yr
Gas input rate 150 kBTU/h 150 kBTU/h
Max current draw 2 A 2 A
Vent type Power Direct Vent Power Direct Vent
Recovery efficiency 98 % 98 %
Smart / connected capable No No
Minimum activation flow 0.5 GPM 0.5 GPM
Annual propane use 189.07 gal/yr 189.07 gal/yr
Vent size 2 / 3 2 / 3
Width 17.3 in 17.3 in
Depth 14.8 in 14.8 in
ENERGY STAR certified Yes Yes

Frequently asked questions

Which costs less to run, the Bradford White RTGR150N1 or the Bradford White RTGR150X1?

The Bradford White RTGR150N1: about $251/year versus $510/year for the Bradford White RTGR150X1 at national average rates — a $259 annual difference.

Are the Bradford White RTGR150N1 and Bradford White RTGR150X1 both ENERGY STAR certified?

Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.