Hitachi RAM-53NE3F / RAK-25REF + RAK-50REF
Uses less electricity than 65% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €65 a year, €651 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 8.0
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 3.9
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €65 / year
- +€458 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 9 % below the typical 254 kWh. Class A++ is the most common class in this group (69% of models). Heating efficiency (SCOP 3.9) is below the typical 4.1 of its group. Hitachi has 513 models in this group; this one is number 305 among them. Hitachi sells the same label values under other model names: RAM-53NE2F / RAK-25REF + RAK-50REF.
Where it stands
Rank 1,759 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 1,758 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Hisense 2AMW52U4RXC 230 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-53NE2F / RAK-25REF + RAK-50REF 230 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-53NE3F / RAK-25REF + RAK-50REF 230 kWh
- Panasonic CS-TZ42WKEW / CU-TZ42WKE 230 kWh same
- Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-LN50VG2V / MUZ-LN50VGHZ 230 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RAM-53NE3F / RAK-25REF + RAK-50REF | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €65 | €37 | −€28 |
| 5 years | €326 | €185 | −€140 |
| 10 years | €651 | €371 | −€280 |
| 15 years | €977 | €556 | −€421 |
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) | 4.9 | 705 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 3.9 | 1,618 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 2.8 | 5,060 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi RAM-53NE3F / RAK-25REF + RAK-50REF (this model) | 230 | — |
| 131 | €28 | |
| 132 | €28 | |
| 132 | €28 | |
| 151 | €22 | |
| 151 | €22 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A++ / A
- SEER
- 8.0
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 4.9 / 3.9 / 2.8
- Cooling design load
- 5.3 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 4.6 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 230 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,618 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 54 / 61 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hitachi under one model number.
RAM-53NE3F / RAK-25REF + RAK-50REF
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAM-53NE3F / RAK-25REF + RAK-50REF cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 230 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €65 a year, or €651 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 8.0 and SCOP 3.9 in the average climate: higher is better.