Hitachi RAM-40NP2E / RAK-18QXE + RAK-42RPE
Uses less electricity than 95% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €50 a year, €504 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 7.9
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.4
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €50 / year
- +€242 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Only 252 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW do better. Class A++ is the most common class in this group (69% of models). Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.4) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. Hitachi has 513 models in this group; this one is number 37 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 253 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 252 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
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What it will cost you
| Period | RAM-40NP2E / RAK-18QXE + RAK-42RPE | 7733704026 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €50 | €41 | −€10 |
| 5 years | €252 | €204 | −€48 |
| 10 years | €504 | €408 | −€96 |
| 15 years | €756 | €612 | −€144 |
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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) | 4.4 | 853 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 2.9 | 2,832 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi RAM-40NP2E / RAK-18QXE + RAK-42RPE (this model) | 178 | — |
| 144 | €10 | |
| 144 | €10 | |
| 145 | €9 | |
| 148 | €8 | |
| 148 | €8 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A++ / A+
- SEER
- 7.9
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.9 / 4.4 / 2.9
- Cooling design load
- 4.0 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 2.7 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 178 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 853 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 56 / 60 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hitachi under one model number.
RAM-40NP2E / RAK-18QXE + RAK-42RPE
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAM-40NP2E / RAK-18QXE + RAK-42RPE cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 178 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €50 a year, or €504 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 7.9 and SCOP 4.4 in the average climate: higher is better.