Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4) vs Rheem Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROPH65 T2 RH375-30)
The Rheem Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROPH65 T2 RH375-30) is the more efficient unit: UEF 4.05 versus 3.75 — about 7% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $146/year for the Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4) against $201/year for the Rheem Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROPH65 T2 RH375-30) — a $55 annual difference. The Rheem Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROPH65 T2 RH375-30) delivers more hot water in the peak hour (75 gal first-hour rating vs 71 gal). Only the Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4) is connected-capable (app control, utility programs).
| Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4) | Rheem Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROPH65 T2 RH375-30) | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 3.75 | 4.05 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| First-hour rating | 71 gal | 75 gal |
| Rated storage volume | 46 gal | 59 gal |
| Draw pattern | Medium | High |
| Annual electricity use | 861 kWh/yr | 1184 kWh/yr |
| Heat pump type | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH |
| Input voltage | 240 | 240 |
| Max current draw | 24 A | 21 A |
| Recovery efficiency | 420 % | 457 % |
| Smart / connected capable | Yes | No |
| Refrigerant (GWP) | R-134a (GWP:1430) | R-134a (GWP:1430) |
| Compressor low-temp cutoff | 37.4 °F | 37 °F |
| Height | 46.6 in | 47.2 in |
| Diameter | 18.3 in | 20 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4) or the Rheem Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROPH65 T2 RH375-30)?
The Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4): about $146/year versus $201/year for the Rheem Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROPH65 T2 RH375-30) at national average rates — a $55 annual difference.
Are the Midea Water Heater 50-Gallon (CAN3-RSJ-15/190RDVN3-L4) and Rheem Heat Pump 65-Gallon (PROPH65 T2 RH375-30) both ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.