Navien NWP500 65-Gallon vs Rinnai REHP80 80-Gallon

The Navien NWP500 65-Gallon is the more efficient unit: UEF 4.03 versus 4 — about 1% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $208/year for the Rinnai REHP80 80-Gallon against $212/year for the Navien NWP500 65-Gallon — a $4 annual difference. The Rinnai REHP80 80-Gallon delivers more hot water in the peak hour (91 gal first-hour rating vs 80 gal).

Navien NWP500 65-Gallon Rinnai REHP80 80-Gallon
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) 4.03 4
Fuel Electric Electric
First-hour rating 80 gal 91 gal
Rated storage volume 61 gal 75 gal
Draw pattern High High
Annual electricity use 1245 kWh/yr 1225 kWh/yr
Heat pump type 240 Volt Integrated HPWH 240 Volt Integrated HPWH
Input voltage 240 240
Max current draw 23 A 24 A
Recovery efficiency 433 % 454 %
Smart / connected capable No No
Refrigerant (GWP) R-134a (GWP:1430) R-134a (GWP:1430)
Compressor low-temp cutoff 41 °F 37.4 °F
Height 63 in 74.2 in
Diameter 25 in 25.7 in
ENERGY STAR certified Yes Yes

Frequently asked questions

Which costs less to run, the Navien NWP500 65-Gallon or the Rinnai REHP80 80-Gallon?

The Rinnai REHP80 80-Gallon: about $208/year versus $212/year for the Navien NWP500 65-Gallon at national average rates — a $4 annual difference.

Are the Navien NWP500 65-Gallon and Rinnai REHP80 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.