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Rheem PRO H50 T2 RH310UM vs Rheem PRO H50 T2 RH310BM

Two of the 240-volt heat pump water heaters in our best 240-volt heat pump water heaters comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.

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#40 of 47 in 240-Volt Heat Pump Water Heaters

Rheem PRO H50 T2 RH310UM

3.7/10

Best for: Official UEF 3.5, first-hour rating 67 gallons, 45 gallons certified storage, ENERGY STAR connected-capable

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#45 of 47 in 240-Volt Heat Pump Water Heaters

Rheem PRO H50 T2 RH310BM

1.9/10

Best for: Official UEF 3.5, first-hour rating 67 gallons, 45 gallons certified storage

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Spec-by-spec comparison

Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.

SpecRheem PRO H50 T2 RH310UMRheem PRO H50 T2 RH310BMWeight
Uniform energy factorOfficial ENERGY STAR uniform energy factor. Higher means more hot water delivered per unit of electricity. Missing values take the category minimum. 3.5 3.5 36%
First-hour ratingOfficial ENERGY STAR first-hour rating in gallons. Missing values take the category minimum. 67 gallons 67 gallons 28%
Certified storage volumeOfficial ENERGY STAR certified storage volume in gallons, which can differ from the marketed tank size. A larger tank is not automatically the right unit for a small household. Missing values take the category minimum. 45 gallons 45 gallons 18%
Connected capableYes when the official ENERGY STAR record lists the model as connected-capable. Unstated counts as no. Yes No 18%
Uniform energy factor (ENERGY STAR UEF)3.53.5info
First-hour rating (ENERGY STAR)67 gallons67 gallonsinfo
Certified storage volume (ENERGY STAR)45 gallons45 gallonsinfo
Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR)915 kWh/year915 kWh/yearinfo
Annual energy use per gallon (computed)20.3 kWh/year per gallon, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified storage volume20.3 kWh/year per gallon, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified storage volumeinfo
Connected capable (ENERGY STAR)YesNoinfo
Heat pump type (ENERGY STAR)240 Volt Integrated HPWH240 Volt Integrated HPWHinfo
Input voltage (ENERGY STAR)240 V240 Vinfo
Maximum current (ENERGY STAR)21.0 A21.0 Ainfo
Lower compressor cut-off temperature (ENERGY STAR)37.0 °F37.0 °Finfo
Draw pattern (ENERGY STAR)Medium-UsageMedium-Usageinfo
Recovery efficiency (ENERGY STAR)400%400%info
Sound pressure level (ENERGY STAR)Not listedNot listedinfo
Tank height (ENERGY STAR)61.8 in61.8 ininfo
Tank diameter (ENERGY STAR)22.3 in22.3 ininfo
Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR)R-134aR-134ainfo
Certified model numberPRO H50 T2 RH310UMPRO H50 T2 RH310BMinfo
Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR recordRheemRheeminfo
HeatPick score3.7/101.9/10100%

Where each one comes out ahead

Rheem PRO H50 T2 RH310UM

Better published figure on: Connected capable.

What we like

  • ENERGY STAR lists this model as connected-capable

Watch out for

  • Official uniform energy factor of 3.5 is at the low end of this set

Rheem PRO H50 T2 RH310BM

No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.

What we like

  • Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion

Watch out for

  • Official uniform energy factor of 3.5 is at the low end of this set
  • ENERGY STAR does not list this model as connected-capable

Verdict

The official ENERGY STAR records list the same 45-gallon certified storage, 67-gallon first-hour rating and 3.50 UEF on the Rheem PRO H50 T2 RH310UM and the PRO H50 T2 RH310BM. The UM record marks the model as connected-capable. The BM record does not.

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