Navien NWP500 65-Gallon vs Navien NWP500 80-Gallon

The Navien NWP500 80-Gallon is the more efficient unit: UEF 4.05 versus 4.03 — about 0% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $212/year for the Navien NWP500 65-Gallon against $215/year for the Navien NWP500 80-Gallon — a $3 annual difference. The Navien NWP500 80-Gallon delivers more hot water in the peak hour (85 gal first-hour rating vs 80 gal).

Navien NWP500 65-Gallon Navien NWP500 80-Gallon
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) 4.03 4.05
Fuel Electric Electric
First-hour rating 80 gal 85 gal
Rated storage volume 61 gal 74 gal
Draw pattern High High
Annual electricity use 1245 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 433 % 453 %
Smart / connected capable No No
Refrigerant (GWP) R-134a (GWP:1430) R-134a (GWP:1430)
Compressor low-temp cutoff 41 °F 41 °F
Height 63 in 71.6 in
Diameter 25 in 25 in
ENERGY STAR certified Yes Yes

Frequently asked questions

Which costs less to run, the Navien NWP500 65-Gallon or the Navien NWP500 80-Gallon?

The Navien NWP500 65-Gallon: about $212/year versus $215/year for the Navien NWP500 80-Gallon at national average rates — a $3 annual difference.

Are the Navien NWP500 65-Gallon 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.