GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) vs Navien NWP500 80-Gallon
The GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) is the more efficient unit: UEF 4.5 versus 4.05 — about 10% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $187/year for the GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) against $215/year for the Navien NWP500 80-Gallon — a $28 annual difference. The Navien NWP500 80-Gallon delivers more hot water in the peak hour (85 gal first-hour rating vs 75 gal). Only the GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) is connected-capable (app control, utility programs).
| GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) | Navien NWP500 80-Gallon | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 4.5 | 4.05 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 75 gal | 85 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 50 gal | 74 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual electricity use | 1102 kWh/yr | 1265 kWh/yr |
| Heat pump type | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH |
| Input voltage | 240 | 240 |
| Max current draw | 23 A | 23 A |
| Recovery efficiency | 491 % | 453 % |
| Smart / connected capable | Yes | No |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R1234YF | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 35 °F | 41 °F |
| Height | 48.1 in | 71.6 in |
| Diameter | 18.5 in | 25 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) or the Navien NWP500 80-Gallon?
The GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01): about $187/year versus $215/year for the Navien NWP500 80-Gallon at national average rates — a $28 annual difference.
Are the GE Profile Heat Pump 50-Gallon (PH50S10BNY01) and Navien NWP500 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.