Bradford White RTGR199N1 vs Navien NPE-240S2

Both water heaters carry the same efficiency rating: UEF 0.96.

Bradford White RTGR199N1 Navien NPE-240S2
Price (MSRP) $1,678
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) 0.96 0.96
Fuel Natural Gas Natural Gas, Propane
Max flow rate 5.8 GPM 5.8 GPM
Draw pattern High High
Annual gas use (natural gas) 176 therms/yr 176 therms/yr
Gas input rate 199 kBTU/h 199 kBTU/h
Max current draw 2 A 5 A
Vent type Power Direct Vent Power Direct Vent
Recovery efficiency 98 %
Smart / connected capable No No
Minimum activation flow 0.5 GPM 1 GPM
Annual propane use 192.35 gal/yr 192.35 gal/yr
Vent size 2 / 3 2
Height 27 in
Width 17.3 in 17 in
Depth 14.8 in 13 in
ENERGY STAR certified Yes Yes

Frequently asked questions

Which costs less to run, the Bradford White RTGR199N1 or the Navien NPE-240S2?

They are effectively tied: both cost about $255/year at national average energy rates under the DOE test draw pattern.

Are the Bradford White RTGR199N1 and Navien NPE-240S2 both ENERGY STAR certified?

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