Hitachi RAM-40NP2B / RAK-15QPB + RAF-25RXB
Uses less electricity than 91% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €57 a year, €572 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 6.9
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.3
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €57 / year
- +€305 if you also heat with it (average climate)
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 20 % below the typical 254 kWh. 90% of comparable models reach a better class than A+; the most common is A++. Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.3) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. Hitachi has 513 models in this group; this one is number 41 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 430 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 429 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries SRC40ZSX-W1_FDTC40VH 202 kWh same
- Daikin ATXF25A5V1B / ATXF35A5V1B / 2AMXF40A2V1B 202 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-40NP2B / RAK-15QPB + RAF-25RXB 202 kWh
- Toshiba RAS-18S4AVPG-E+RAS-B18S4KVDG-E 203 kWh +€0.28
- Daikin FTXM35R2V1B / FTXM42R2V1B / 2MXM50A2V1B9 203 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | RAM-40NP2B / RAK-15QPB + RAF-25RXB | 7733704026 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €57 | €41 | −€16 |
| 5 years | €286 | €204 | −€82 |
| 10 years | €572 | €408 | −€164 |
| 15 years | €858 | €612 | −€246 |
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) | 5.8 | 432 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.3 | 1,077 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 3.2 | 3,212 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi RAM-40NP2B / RAK-15QPB + RAF-25RXB (this model) | 202 | — |
| 144 | €16 | |
| 144 | €16 | |
| 145 | €16 | |
| 148 | €15 | |
| 148 | €15 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A+ / A+
- SEER
- 6.9
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.8 / 4.3 / 3.2
- Cooling design load
- 4.0 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 3.3 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 202 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,077 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 47 / 62 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R410A (GWP 2088)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hitachi under one model number.
RAM-40NP2B / RAK-15QPB + RAF-25RXB
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAM-40NP2B / RAK-15QPB + RAF-25RXB cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 202 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €57 a year, or €572 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 6.9 and SCOP 4.3 in the average climate: higher is better.