Hitachi RAC-50WXB / RAK-50PXB
Uses less electricity than 59% 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, €688 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 7.2
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.5
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €69 / year
- +€371 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 4 % below the typical 254 kWh. 97% of comparable models reach a better class than A; the most common is A++. Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.5) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. Hitachi has 513 models in this group; this one is number 327 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 2,086 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 2,085 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Hitachi RAC-50WPC / RAK-50RPC 243 kWh same
- Hitachi RAC-50WPB / RAK-50PPB 243 kWh same
- Hitachi RAC-50WXB / RAK-50PXB 243 kWh
- Hitachi RAC-50WXB / RAK-50RXB 243 kWh same
- Hitachi RAC-50WPB / RAK-50RPB 243 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RAC-50WXB / RAK-50PXB | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €69 | €37 | −€32 |
| 5 years | €344 | €185 | −€159 |
| 10 years | €688 | €371 | −€317 |
| 15 years | €1,032 | €556 | −€476 |
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) | 5.5 | 580 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.5 | 1,309 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 3.3 | 3,885 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi RAC-50WXB / RAK-50PXB (this model) | 243 | — |
| 131 | €32 | |
| 132 | €31 | |
| 132 | €31 | |
| 174 | €20 | |
| 181 | €18 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A / A
- SEER
- 7.2
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.5 / 4.5 / 3.3
- Cooling design load
- 5.0 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 4.2 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 243 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,309 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 60 / 65 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R410A (GWP 2088)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hitachi under one model number.
RAC-50WXB / RAK-50PXB
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAC-50WXB / RAK-50PXB cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 243 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 €688 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 7.2 and SCOP 4.5 in the average climate: higher is better.