Hitachi RAM-53NE3F / RAK-15QEF + RAK-25REF
Uses less electricity than 63% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €66 a year, €663 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 7.9
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.0
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €66 / year
- +€446 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 8 % below the typical 254 kWh. Class A++ is the most common class in this group (69% of models). Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.0) is below the typical 4.1 of its group. Hitachi has 513 models in this group; this one is number 318 among them. Hitachi sells the same label values under other model names: RAM-53NE2F / RAK-15QEF + RAK-25REF.
Where it stands
Rank 1,859 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 1,858 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Fuji Electric ROG18KMTA/RSG18KMTA 234 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-53NE2F / RAK-15QEF + RAK-25REF 234 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-53NE3F / RAK-15QEF + RAK-25REF 234 kWh
- Hitachi RAM-53NE2F / RAK-18REF + RAK-25REF 234 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-53NE3F / RAK-18REF + RAK-25REF 234 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RAM-53NE3F / RAK-15QEF + RAK-25REF | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €66 | €37 | −€29 |
| 5 years | €331 | €185 | −€146 |
| 10 years | €663 | €371 | −€292 |
| 15 years | €994 | €556 | −€438 |
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) | 5.0 | 680 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.0 | 1,574 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 2.8 | 4,953 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi RAM-53NE3F / RAK-15QEF + RAK-25REF (this model) | 234 | — |
| 131 | €29 | |
| 132 | €29 | |
| 132 | €29 | |
| 151 | €24 | |
| 151 | €24 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A++ / A+
- SEER
- 7.9
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.0 / 4.0 / 2.8
- Cooling design load
- 5.3 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 4.6 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 234 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,574 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 52 / 61 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hitachi under one model number.
RAM-53NE3F / RAK-15QEF + RAK-25REF
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAM-53NE3F / RAK-15QEF + RAK-25REF cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 234 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €66 a year, or €663 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 7.9 and SCOP 4.0 in the average climate: higher is better.