Hitachi RAM-53NP3E / RAK-18QXE + RAK-18QXE + RAK-18QXE
Uses less electricity than 69% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €62 a year, €623 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 8.4
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.3
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €62 / year
- +€552 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 13 % below the typical 254 kWh. Class A++ is the most common class in this group (69% of models). 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 257 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 1,522 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 1,521 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- General AOHG18KBTA3/ASHG07KMCC/ASHG07KMCC/ASHG07KMCC 220 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-53NP3E / RAK-25RPE + RAK-50RPE 220 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-53NP3E / RAK-18QXE + RAK-18QXE + RAK-18QXE 220 kWh
- Hitachi RAM-53NP3E / RAK-18QXE + RAK-25RPE 220 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-53NP3E / RAK-18QXE + RAK-18QXE + RAK-50RXE 220 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RAM-53NP3E / RAK-18QXE + RAK-18QXE + RAK-18QXE | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €62 | €37 | −€25 |
| 5 years | €312 | €185 | −€126 |
| 10 years | €623 | €371 | −€252 |
| 15 years | €935 | €556 | −€378 |
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) | 5.8 | 786 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.3 | 1,948 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 2.9 | 6,278 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi RAM-53NP3E / RAK-18QXE + RAK-18QXE + RAK-18QXE (this model) | 220 | — |
| 131 | €25 | |
| 132 | €25 | |
| 132 | €25 | |
| 151 | €20 | |
| 151 | €20 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A++ / A+
- SEER
- 8.4
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.8 / 4.3 / 2.9
- Cooling design load
- 5.3 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 6.0 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 220 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,948 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 56 / 61 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hitachi under one model number.
RAM-53NP3E / RAK-18QXE + RAK-18QXE + RAK-18QXE
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAM-53NP3E / RAK-18QXE + RAK-18QXE + RAK-18QXE cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 220 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €62 a year, or €623 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 8.4 and SCOP 4.3 in the average climate: higher is better.