GE Profile 80 Gal
#1 in 80 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 $3,159.97 Wayfair $2,844$2,844
The GE Profile 80 Gal is the better heat pump water heater overall, rated 4.5 to 3.6. The GE Profile 80 Gal leads on efficiency, hot water and noise. The ACiQ 80 Gal Hybrid costs $694.01 less ($2,149.99 vs $2,844).
ACiQ 80 Gal Hybrid
#8 in 80 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.
ACiQ HVACDirect $2,149.99$2,149.99
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 80 Gal for efficiency (4.40 UEF vs 4.00 UEF), hot water (101 gallons in the first hour vs 91 gallons in the first hour) and noise (41 dB(A) vs 49 dB(A)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 80 gallon heat pump water heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | GE Profile 80 Gal | ACiQ 80 Gal Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 100 4.40 UEF | 71 4.00 UEF |
| Hot water 20% | 100 101 gallons in the first hour | 64 91 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 80 Gal | ACiQ 80 Gal Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings (ENERGY STAR) | ||
| Size (nominal) | 80 gal | 80 gal |
| Tank volume (measured) | 80 gal | 74 gal |
| Uniform Energy Factor | 4.40 | 4.00 |
| First-hour rating | 101 gal | 91 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Yearly energy use | 1,127 kWh | 1,240 kWh |
| Heat pump cut-off (low) | 35 °F | 37.4 °F |
| Sound level | 41 dB(A) | 49 dB(A) |
| ENERGY STAR ID | 4480877 | 3626855 |
| 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 | 57.2 in tall, 21.5 in across | 41.7 in tall, 21.8 in across |
| Weight | 331 lb | 290 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-80G-HP-WH, DIYCOOL ACIQ-80G-HP-WH, PolarWave ACIQ-80G-HP-WH |
| Released | 2025-07 | 2024-05 |