Hitachi RAM-68NP3A / RAK-18QXA + RAI-50RPA
Uses less electricity than 34% of the 14,301 split air conditioners, 6 kW and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €122 a year, €1,218 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 5.5
- Typical 6.9
- Heating, SCOP
- 3.9
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €122 / year
- +€603 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 7 % above the typical 402 kWh. 91% of comparable models reach a better class than A; 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 5183 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 9,289 of 14,301 split air conditioners, 6 kW and over by yearly consumption. 9,288 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Hitachi RAM-90NYP5E / RAK-18RPE + RAK-35RXE 430 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-70NP4B / RAI-35QPB + RAI-35QPB 430 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-68NP3A / RAK-18QXA + RAI-50RPA 430 kWh
- Hitachi RAM-68NP3A / RAK-18QPA + RAI-50RPA 430 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-68NP3A / RAK-18QPA + RAI-25RPA + RAF-25RPA 430 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | RAM-68NP3A / RAK-18QXA + RAI-50RPA | SNWS035VE3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €122 | €39 | −€83 |
| 5 years | €609 | €195 | −€413 |
| 10 years | €1,218 | €391 | −€827 |
| 15 years | €1,827 | €586 | −€1,240 |
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 | 927 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 3.9 | 2,130 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 2.9 | 6,262 |
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 + RAI-50RPA (this model) | 430 | — |
| 138 | €83 | |
| 246 | €52 | |
| 252 | €50 | |
| 253 | €50 | |
| 253 | €50 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A / A
- SEER
- 5.5
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 4.9 / 3.9 / 2.9
- Cooling design load
- 6.8 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 6.0 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 430 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 2,130 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 + RAI-50RPA
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAM-68NP3A / RAK-18QXA + RAI-50RPA cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 430 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €122 a year, or €1,218 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 5.5 and SCOP 3.9 in the average climate: higher is better.