Hitachi RAM-40NP2B / RAK-15QPB + RAI-25QPB
Uses less electricity than 82% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €60 a year, €600 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 6.6
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.2
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €60 / year
- +€315 if you also heat with it (average climate)
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 17 % below the typical 254 kWh. 90% 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 513 models in this group; this one is number 42 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 884 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 883 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-2F53VF3-E1 / MSZ-LN18VG2 + MSZ-LN35VG2 212 kWh same
- Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-2F53VFH3-E1 / MSZ-LN18VG2 + MSZ-LN35VG2 212 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-40NP2B / RAK-15QPB + RAI-25QPB 212 kWh
- Gree GWH18AUDXF-K6DNA2A 213 kWh +€0.28
- Heiwa HMEH-50-V1 / HMIH-50W-V1 213 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | RAM-40NP2B / RAK-15QPB + RAI-25QPB | 7733704026 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €60 | €41 | −€19 |
| 5 years | €300 | €204 | −€96 |
| 10 years | €600 | €408 | −€193 |
| 15 years | €901 | €612 | −€289 |
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) | 5.3 | 470 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.2 | 1,113 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 3.1 | 3,260 |
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 + RAI-25QPB (this model) | 212 | — |
| 144 | €19 | |
| 144 | €19 | |
| 145 | €19 | |
| 148 | €18 | |
| 148 | €18 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A+ / A+
- SEER
- 6.6
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.3 / 4.2 / 3.1
- Cooling design load
- 4.0 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 3.3 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 212 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,113 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 + RAI-25QPB
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAM-40NP2B / RAK-15QPB + RAI-25QPB cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 212 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €60 a year, or €600 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 6.6 and SCOP 4.2 in the average climate: higher is better.