Hitachi RAM-53NP3B / RAD-18QPB + RAF-35RXB
Uses less electricity than 26% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €80 a year, €801 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 6.6
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.1
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €80 / year
- +€485 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 11 % above the typical 254 kWh. 90% of comparable models reach a better class than A+; the most common is A++. Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.1) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. Hitachi has 513 models in this group; this one is number 423 among them. Hitachi sells the same label values under other model names: RAM-53NP2B / RAD-18QPB + RAF-35RXB.
Where it stands
Rank 3,730 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 3,729 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Emmeti XECO-2815QE XECO-07-09XXX 283 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-53NP2B / RAD-18QPB + RAF-35RXB 283 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-53NP3B / RAD-18QPB + RAF-35RXB 283 kWh
- Bosch 7733705012 284 kWh +€0.28
- Bosch 7733705014 284 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | RAM-53NP3B / RAD-18QPB + RAF-35RXB | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €80 | €37 | −€43 |
| 5 years | €401 | €185 | −€215 |
| 10 years | €801 | €371 | −€430 |
| 15 years | €1,202 | €556 | −€646 |
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) | 5.4 | 693 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.1 | 1,714 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 3.0 | 5,137 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi RAM-53NP3B / RAD-18QPB + RAF-35RXB (this model) | 283 | — |
| 131 | €43 | |
| 132 | €43 | |
| 132 | €43 | |
| 151 | €37 | |
| 151 | €37 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A+ / A+
- SEER
- 6.6
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.4 / 4.1 / 3.0
- Cooling design load
- 5.3 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 5.0 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 283 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,714 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 54 / 62 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R410A (GWP 2088)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hitachi under one model number.
RAM-53NP3B / RAD-18QPB + RAF-35RXB
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAM-53NP3B / RAD-18QPB + RAF-35RXB cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 283 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €80 a year, or €801 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 6.6 and SCOP 4.1 in the average climate: higher is better.