Hitachi RAC-S10HB / RAS-S10HB
Uses less electricity than 9% of the 2,545 split air conditioners, under 3 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €43 a year, €428 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 5.8
- Typical 6.9
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.2
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €43 / year
- +€233 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Uses more than most comparable models: 91 % of them need less. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries SRC20ZSX-WA_SRK20ZSX-W, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €23 a year. 94% of comparable models reach a better class than A+; the most common is A++. Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.2) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. Hitachi has 55 models in this group; this one is number 41 among them. Hitachi sells the same label values under other model names: RAC-E10HBG / RAS-E10HBG.
Where it stands
Rank 2,292 of 2,545 split air conditioners, under 3 kW by yearly consumption. 2,291 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Hitachi RAC-k10HCG / RAS-k10HCG 151 kWh same
- Hitachi RAC-E10HBG / RAS-E10HBG 151 kWh same
- Hitachi RAC-S10HB / RAS-S10HB 151 kWh
- Saivod ASG0915I 151 kWh same
- Hitachi RAC-E10HB / RAS-E10HB 151 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RAC-S10HB / RAS-S10HB | SRC20ZSX-WA_SRK20ZSX-W | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €43 | €20 | −€23 |
| 5 years | €214 | €99 | −€115 |
| 10 years | €428 | €198 | −€229 |
| 15 years | €641 | €297 | −€344 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Cooling and heating
Heating by climate zone
| Climate | SCOP | kWh / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Warmer (e.g. Athens) | 5.2 | 357 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.2 | 823 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 3.2 | 2,340 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi RAC-S10HB / RAS-S10HB (this model) | 151 | — |
| 70 | €23 | |
| 70 | €23 | |
| 71 | €23 | |
| 71 | €23 | |
| 71 | €23 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A+ / A+
- SEER
- 5.8
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.2 / 4.2 / 3.2
- Cooling design load
- 2.5 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 2.5 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 151 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 823 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 54 / 62 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R410A (GWP 2088)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hitachi under one model number.
RAC-S10HB / RAS-S10HB
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAC-S10HB / RAS-S10HB cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 151 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €43 a year, or €428 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 5.8 and SCOP 4.2 in the average climate: higher is better.