Hitachi RAM-53NP3E / RAK-18RPE + RAK-18RPE + RAK-50RXE
Uses less electricity than 73% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €61 a year, €615 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 8.5
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.0
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €61 / year
- +€589 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 15 % below the typical 254 kWh. Class A+++ is the best class any model in this group reaches. 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 44 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 1,237 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 1,236 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Hitachi RAM-53NP3E / RAK-15QPE + RAK-25RXE + RAK-25RXE 217 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-53NP3E / RAK-18RPE + RAK-18RPE + RAK-42RPE 217 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-53NP3E / RAK-18RPE + RAK-18RPE + RAK-50RXE 217 kWh
- Hitachi RAM-53NP3E / RAK-18RPE + RAK-18QXE + RAK-25RXE 217 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-53NP3E / RAK-18RPE + RAK-35RPE + RAK-35RXE 217 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RAM-53NP3E / RAK-18RPE + RAK-18RPE + RAK-50RXE | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €61 | €37 | −€24 |
| 5 years | €307 | €185 | −€122 |
| 10 years | €615 | €371 | −€244 |
| 15 years | €922 | €556 | −€365 |
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) | 5.0 | 912 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.0 | 2,080 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 2.8 | 6,469 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi RAM-53NP3E / RAK-18RPE + RAK-18RPE + RAK-50RXE (this model) | 217 | — |
| 131 | €24 | |
| 132 | €24 | |
| 132 | €24 | |
| 151 | €19 | |
| 151 | €19 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A+++ / A+
- SEER
- 8.5
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.0 / 4.0 / 2.8
- Cooling design load
- 5.3 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 6.0 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 217 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 2,080 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 51 / 61 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hitachi under one model number.
RAM-53NP3E / RAK-18RPE + RAK-18RPE + RAK-50RXE
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAM-53NP3E / RAK-18RPE + RAK-18RPE + RAK-50RXE cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 217 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €61 a year, or €615 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 8.5 and SCOP 4.0 in the average climate: higher is better.