Hitachi RAM-53NP2A / RAK-18QXA + RAF-35RPA
Uses less electricity than 3% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €89 a year, €892 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 5.9
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.0
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €89 / year
- +€493 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Uses more than most comparable models: 97 % of them need less. Rotenso LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €52 a year. 97% of comparable models reach a better class than A; the most common is A++. 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 468 among them. Hitachi sells the same label values under other model names: RAM-53NP3A / RAK-18QXA + RAF-35RPA.
Where it stands
Rank 4,986 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 4,985 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Ariston (2X) PRIOS UD0-Ix2 DUAL 55 XD0B-O 315 kWh same
- Ariston (2X) ZENUS UD0-Ix2 DUAL 55 XD0B-O 315 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-53NP2A / RAK-18QXA + RAF-35RPA 315 kWh
- Hitachi RAM-53NP3A / RAK-18QXA + RAF-35RPA 315 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-53NP2A / RAK-18QPA + RAF-35RPA 315 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RAM-53NP2A / RAK-18QXA + RAF-35RPA | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €89 | €37 | −€52 |
| 5 years | €446 | €185 | −€261 |
| 10 years | €892 | €371 | −€521 |
| 15 years | €1,338 | €556 | −€782 |
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 | 761 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.0 | 1,741 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 3.0 | 5,094 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi RAM-53NP2A / RAK-18QXA + RAF-35RPA (this model) | 315 | — |
| 131 | €52 | |
| 132 | €52 | |
| 132 | €52 | |
| 151 | €46 | |
| 151 | €46 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A / A
- SEER
- 5.9
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.0 / 4.0 / 3.0
- Cooling design load
- 5.3 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 5.0 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 315 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,741 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 54 / 65 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R410A (GWP 2088)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hitachi under one model number.
RAM-53NP2A / RAK-18QXA + RAF-35RPA
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAM-53NP2A / RAK-18QXA + RAF-35RPA cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 315 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €89 a year, or €892 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 5.9 and SCOP 4.0 in the average climate: higher is better.