Hitachi RAM-53NP2B / RAD-18QPB + RAK-35RPB
Uses less electricity than 35% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €77 a year, €770 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 6.8
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.2
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €77 / year
- +€472 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 7 % above the typical 254 kWh. 90% of comparable models reach a better class than A+; the most common is A++. Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.2) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. Hitachi has 513 models in this group; this one is number 415 among them. Hitachi sells the same label values under other model names: RAM-53NP3B / RAD-18QPB + RAK-35RXB.
Where it stands
Rank 3,317 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 3,316 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Hitachi RAM-53NP2B / RAK-18RPB + RAD-35QPB 272 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-53NP3B / RAK-18RPB + RAD-35QPB 272 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-53NP2B / RAD-18QPB + RAK-35RPB 272 kWh
- Hitachi RAM-53NP3B / RAD-18QPB + RAK-35RXB 272 kWh same
- Daikin FFA60A2VEB9 / RZAG50A2V1B 272 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RAM-53NP2B / RAD-18QPB + RAK-35RPB | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €77 | €37 | −€40 |
| 5 years | €385 | €185 | −€200 |
| 10 years | €770 | €371 | −€399 |
| 15 years | €1,155 | €556 | −€599 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Cooling and heating
Heating by climate zone
| Climate | SCOP | kWh / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Warmer (e.g. Athens) | 5.7 | 657 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.2 | 1,665 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 3.0 | 5,047 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi RAM-53NP2B / RAD-18QPB + RAK-35RPB (this model) | 272 | — |
| 131 | €40 | |
| 132 | €40 | |
| 132 | €40 | |
| 151 | €34 | |
| 151 | €34 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A+ / A+
- SEER
- 6.8
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.7 / 4.2 / 3.0
- Cooling design load
- 5.3 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 5.0 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 272 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,665 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 54 / 62 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R410A (GWP 2088)
Model numbers and history
2 model numbers are registered by Hitachi with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
RAM-53NP2B / RAD-18QPB + RAK-35RPB · RAM-53NP2B / RAD-18QPB + RAK-35RXB
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAM-53NP2B / RAD-18QPB + RAK-35RPB cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 272 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €77 a year, or €770 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 6.8 and SCOP 4.2 in the average climate: higher is better.