Hitachi RAM-68NP3A / RAK-18QXA + RAF-25QXA + RAF-25QXA
Uses less electricity than 38% of the 14,301 split air conditioners, 6 kW and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €116 a year, €1,164 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 5.8
- Typical 6.9
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.0
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €116 / year
- +€592 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 2 % above the typical 402 kWh. 91% of comparable models reach a better class than A; the most common is A++. Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.0) is below the typical 4.1 of its group. Hitachi has 5895 models in this group; this one is number 5111 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 8,835 of 14,301 split air conditioners, 6 kW and over by yearly consumption. 8,834 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Hitachi RAS-3HVNP1E / RPI-3.0FSN5E 411 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-68NP3A / RAK-18QPA + RAF-25QXA + RAF-25QXA 411 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-68NP3A / RAK-18QXA + RAF-25QXA + RAF-25QXA 411 kWh
- Hitachi RAC-60DPA / RAD-60PPA 411 kWh same
- Teka TKGPA-09HFN8 + TKGPA-09HFN8 + TKGPB-12HFN8 / TK3O-27HFN8 412 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | RAM-68NP3A / RAK-18QXA + RAF-25QXA + RAF-25QXA | SNWS035VE3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €116 | €39 | −€77 |
| 5 years | €582 | €195 | −€387 |
| 10 years | €1,164 | €391 | −€773 |
| 15 years | €1,746 | €586 | −€1,160 |
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) | 4.9 | 925 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.0 | 2,092 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 3.0 | 6,164 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi RAM-68NP3A / RAK-18QXA + RAF-25QXA + RAF-25QXA (this model) | 411 | — |
| 138 | €77 | |
| 246 | €47 | |
| 252 | €45 | |
| 253 | €45 | |
| 253 | €45 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A / A
- SEER
- 5.8
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 4.9 / 4.0 / 3.0
- Cooling design load
- 6.8 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 6.0 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 411 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 2,092 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 54 / 65 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R410A (GWP 2088)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hitachi under one model number.
RAM-68NP3A / RAK-18QXA + RAF-25QXA + RAF-25QXA
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAM-68NP3A / RAK-18QXA + RAF-25QXA + RAF-25QXA cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 411 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €116 a year, or €1,164 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 5.8 and SCOP 4.0 in the average climate: higher is better.