GE Profile 50 Gal
#1 in 40–50 GallonFull review
The pick for most homes with a 240 V circuit: the most efficient and quietest heater here, at every size.
GE Appliances PC Richard $2,529.97$2,529.97
The GE Profile 50 Gal is the better heat pump water heater overall, rated 4.4 to 3.5. The GE Profile 50 Gal leads on efficiency, noise and hot water. The ACiQ 50 Gal Hybrid costs $729.98 less ($1,799.99 vs $2,529.97).
ACiQ 50 Gal Hybrid
#9 in 40–50 GallonFull review
The Midea-built design, sold direct by an online HVAC store, for a buyer installing it themselves who doesn’t need labor cover.
Amazon $1,799.99 ACiQ$1,799.99
Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the GE Profile 50 Gal for efficiency (4.30 UEF vs 3.75 UEF), noise (41 dB(A) vs 49 dB(A)) and hot water (77 gallons in the first hour vs 69 gallons in the first hour).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 40–50 gallon heat pump water heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | GE Profile 50 Gal | ACiQ 50 Gal Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 93 4.30 UEF | 54 3.75 UEF |
| Hot water 20% | 100 77 gallons in the first hour | 76 69 gallons in the first hour |
| Warranty 20% | 75 10-year tank, 10-year parts, 1-year labor | 70 10-year tank, 10-year parts |
| Cold rooms 15% | 40 heat pump runs down to 35 °F room air | 30 heat pump runs down to 37.4 °F room air |
| Noise 10% | 94 41 dB(A) | 44 49 dB(A) |
Specifications
| GE Profile 50 Gal | ACiQ 50 Gal Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings (ENERGY STAR) | ||
| Size (nominal) | 50 gal | 50 gal |
| Tank volume (measured) | 50 gal | 47 gal |
| Uniform Energy Factor | 4.30 | 3.75 |
| First-hour rating | 77 gal | 69 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | Medium |
| Yearly energy use | 1,154 kWh | 855 kWh |
| Heat pump cut-off (low) | 35 °F | 37.4 °F |
| Sound level | 41 dB(A) | 49 dB(A) |
| ENERGY STAR ID | 4020929 | 3626854 |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 240 V | 240 V |
| Circuit | 30 A, 208/240 V | 30 A, 208/240 V |
| Backup element | 5,500 W | 4,500 W |
| Operating air range | 35 to 120 °F | 37 to 109 °F |
| Minimum room size | 700 cu ft | - |
| Size | 48.1 in tall, 18.5 in across | 47.9 in tall, 18.3 in across |
| Weight | 179 lb | 218 lb |
| Refrigerant | R1234YF | R-134a |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | No |
| App | SmartHQ | - |
| Demand response port (CTA-2045) | Yes | Yes |
| Leak detection | Yes | No |
| Modes | Heat Pump, Hybrid, High Demand, Electric, Vacation | Economy, Heat Pump, Hybrid, E-Heater, Vacation |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 10 yr tank, 10 yr parts, 1 yr labor | 10 yr tank, 10 yr parts |
| Also sold as | - | 1HVAC ACIQ-50G-HP-WH, DIYCOOL ACIQ-50G-HP-WH, PolarWave ACIQ-50G-HP-WH |
| Released | 2025-05 | 2024-05 |