Hitachi RAM-53NP3B / RAK-18RPB + RAK-35RPB
Uses less electricity than 46% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €73 a year, €733 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 7.2
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.3
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €73 / year
- +€460 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 2 % above the typical 254 kWh. 90% of comparable models reach a better class than A+; the most common is A++. Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.3) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. Hitachi has 513 models in this group; this one is number 404 among them. Hitachi sells the same label values under other model names: RAM-53NP2B / RAK-18RPB + RAK-35RXB.
Where it stands
Rank 2,750 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 2,749 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- General AOHG14KBTB/ARXG14KLLAP 259 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-53NP2B / RAK-18RPB + RAK-35RXB 259 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-53NP3B / RAK-18RPB + RAK-35RPB 259 kWh
- Fuji Electric ROG14LALL/RDG14LLTB 259 kWh same
- General AOHG14LALL/ARHG14LLTB 259 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RAM-53NP3B / RAK-18RPB + RAK-35RPB | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €73 | €37 | −€36 |
| 5 years | €367 | €185 | −€181 |
| 10 years | €733 | €371 | −€362 |
| 15 years | €1,100 | €556 | −€544 |
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) | 6.2 | 607 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.3 | 1,623 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 3.1 | 4,978 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi RAM-53NP3B / RAK-18RPB + RAK-35RPB (this model) | 259 | — |
| 131 | €36 | |
| 132 | €36 | |
| 132 | €36 | |
| 151 | €31 | |
| 151 | €31 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A+ / A+
- SEER
- 7.2
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 6.2 / 4.3 / 3.1
- Cooling design load
- 5.3 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 5.0 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 259 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,623 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 50 / 62 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R410A (GWP 2088)
Model numbers and history
4 model numbers are registered by Hitachi with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
RAM-53NP3B / RAK-18RPB + RAK-35RPB · RAM-53NP3B / RAK-18QXB + RAK-35RPB · RAM-53NP3B / RAK-18QXB + RAK-35RXB · RAM-53NP3B / RAK-18RPB + RAK-35RXB
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAM-53NP3B / RAK-18RPB + RAK-35RPB cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 259 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €73 a year, or €733 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 7.2 and SCOP 4.3 in the average climate: higher is better.