Hitachi RAM-68NP3A / RAD-18RPA + RAD-25RPA + RAF-25QXA
Uses less electricity than 28% of the 14,301 split air conditioners, 6 kW and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €131 a year, €1,314 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 5.1
- Typical 6.9
- Heating, SCOP
- 3.9
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €131 / year
- +€612 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 15 % above the typical 402 kWh. 98% of comparable models reach a better class than B; the most common is A++. Heating efficiency (SCOP 3.9) is below the typical 4.1 of its group. Hitachi has 5895 models in this group; this one is number 5300 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 10,238 of 14,301 split air conditioners, 6 kW and over by yearly consumption. 10,237 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Hitachi RAM-90NP5B / RAF-35RXB + RAK-50RPB 464 kWh same
- Hitachi RAS-3HVNC1 / RPK-3.0FSN3M 464 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-68NP3A / RAD-18RPA + RAD-25RPA + RAF-25QXA 464 kWh
- Hitachi RAM-90NP5A / RAI-25RPA + RAF-25QXA + RAD-35RPA 464 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-70NP4A / RAD-35RPA + RAI-35RPA 464 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RAM-68NP3A / RAD-18RPA + RAD-25RPA + RAF-25QXA | SNWS035VE3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €131 | €39 | −€92 |
| 5 years | €657 | €195 | −€462 |
| 10 years | €1,314 | €391 | −€923 |
| 15 years | €1,971 | €586 | −€1,385 |
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) | 4.6 | 990 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 3.9 | 2,160 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 2.9 | 6,307 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi RAM-68NP3A / RAD-18RPA + RAD-25RPA + RAF-25QXA (this model) | 464 | — |
| 138 | €92 | |
| 246 | €62 | |
| 252 | €60 | |
| 253 | €60 | |
| 253 | €60 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- B / A
- SEER
- 5.1
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 4.6 / 3.9 / 2.9
- Cooling design load
- 6.8 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 6.0 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 464 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 2,160 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 55 / 65 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R410A (GWP 2088)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hitachi under one model number.
RAM-68NP3A / RAD-18RPA + RAD-25RPA + RAF-25QXA
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAM-68NP3A / RAD-18RPA + RAD-25RPA + RAF-25QXA cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 464 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €131 a year, or €1,314 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 5.1 and SCOP 3.9 in the average climate: higher is better.