Hitachi RAC-50NPD / RAK-50PPD
Uses less electricity than 56% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €69 a year, €694 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 7.2
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.6
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €69 / year
- +€404 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 4 % below the typical 254 kWh. Class A++ is the most common class in this group (69% of models). Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.6) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. Hitachi has 513 models in this group; this one is number 378 among them. Hitachi sells the same label values under other model names: RAC-50NPE / RAK-50RPE1.
Where it stands
Rank 2,199 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 2,198 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Qlima SC 5248 CB 245 kWh same
- Qlima SC-JA 4819 245 kWh same
- Hitachi RAC-50NPD / RAK-50PPD 245 kWh
- Hitachi RAC-50NPE / RAK-50RPE1 245 kWh same
- Daikin ATXP35K3V1B / ATXM50M2V1B / 2AMXM50M3V1B 245 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RAC-50NPD / RAK-50PPD | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €69 | €37 | −€32 |
| 5 years | €347 | €185 | −€161 |
| 10 years | €694 | €371 | −€323 |
| 15 years | €1,041 | €556 | −€484 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Cooling and heating
Heating by climate zone
| Climate | SCOP | kWh / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Warmer (e.g. Athens) | 5.9 | 605 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.6 | 1,426 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 3.4 | 4,306 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi RAC-50NPD / RAK-50PPD (this model) | 245 | — |
| 131 | €32 | |
| 132 | €32 | |
| 132 | €32 | |
| 174 | €20 | |
| 181 | €18 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A++ / A++
- SEER
- 7.2
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.9 / 4.6 / 3.4
- Cooling design load
- 5.0 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 4.7 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 245 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,426 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 60 / 65 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hitachi under one model number.
RAC-50NPD / RAK-50PPD
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAC-50NPD / RAK-50PPD cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 245 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €69 a year, or €694 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 7.2 and SCOP 4.6 in the average climate: higher is better.