Hitachi RAM-40NP2E / RAK-15QPE + RAK-25RPE
Uses less electricity than 98% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €46 a year, €464 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 8.6
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.6
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €46 / year
- +€232 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Only 52 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW do better. Class A+++ is the best class any model in this group reaches. Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.6) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. Of 513 Hitachi models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 53 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 52 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Daikin CTXM15R5V1B / FTXM25R5V1B / 2MXM40N2V1B 164 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-40NP2E / RAK-15QPE + RAK-15QPE 164 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-40NP2E / RAK-15QPE + RAK-25RPE 164 kWh
- Haier AS25PBBHRA-PA / AS35PBBHRA-PA / 2U40MS3FRA 165 kWh +€0.28
- Haier AS25PBBHRA-PA / AS25PBBHRA-PA / 2U40MS3FRA 165 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | RAM-40NP2E / RAK-15QPE + RAK-25RPE | 7733704026 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €46 | €41 | −€6 |
| 5 years | €232 | €204 | −€28 |
| 10 years | €464 | €408 | −€57 |
| 15 years | €697 | €612 | −€85 |
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 | 346 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.6 | 820 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 3.1 | 2,678 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi RAM-40NP2E / RAK-15QPE + RAK-25RPE (this model) | 164 | — |
| 144 | €6 | |
| 144 | €6 | |
| 145 | €5 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A+++ / A++
- SEER
- 8.6
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.9 / 4.6 / 3.1
- Cooling design load
- 4.0 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 2.7 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 164 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 820 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 50 / 60 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hitachi under one model number.
RAM-40NP2E / RAK-15QPE + RAK-25RPE
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAM-40NP2E / RAK-15QPE + RAK-25RPE cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 164 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €46 a year, or €464 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 8.6 and SCOP 4.6 in the average climate: higher is better.