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.
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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, hot water and cold rooms.
Bradford White AeroTherm 50 Gal
#6 in 40–50 GallonFull review
Bradford White’s second-generation hybrid, sold and installed through plumbers, with a 10-year tank and parts warranty and a port for utility demand-response programs.
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 3.89 UEF), hot water (77 gallons in the first hour vs 65 gallons in the first hour) and cold rooms (heat pump runs down to 35 °F room air vs heat pump runs down to 37 °F room air).
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 | Bradford White AeroTherm 50 Gal |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 93 4.30 UEF | 64 3.89 UEF |
| Hot water 20% | 100 77 gallons in the first hour | 60 65 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 | 32 heat pump runs down to 37 °F room air |
| Noise 10% | 94 41 dB(A) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| GE Profile 50 Gal | Bradford White AeroTherm 50 Gal | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings (ENERGY STAR) | ||
| Size (nominal) | 50 gal | 50 gal |
| Tank volume (measured) | 50 gal | 45 gal |
| Uniform Energy Factor | 4.30 | 3.89 |
| First-hour rating | 77 gal | 65 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | Medium |
| Yearly energy use | 1,154 kWh | 835 kWh |
| Heat pump cut-off (low) | 35 °F | 37 °F |
| Sound level | 41 dB(A) | - |
| ENERGY STAR ID | 4020929 | 4439734 |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 240 V | 240 V |
| Circuit | 30 A, 208/240 V | 25 A, 208/240 V |
| Backup element | 5,500 W | 4,000 W |
| Operating air range | 35 to 120 °F | 37 to 120 °F |
| Minimum room size | 700 cu ft | 700 cu ft |
| Size | 48.1 in tall, 18.5 in across | 46.1 in tall, 18 in across |
| Weight | 179 lb | - |
| Refrigerant | R1234YF | R-134a |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | SmartHQ | Bradford White Wave |
| Demand response port (CTA-2045) | Yes | - |
| Leak detection | Yes | - |
| Modes | Heat Pump, Hybrid, High Demand, Electric, Vacation | Heat Pump, Hybrid Standard, Hybrid Plus, Electric, Vacation |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 10 yr tank, 10 yr parts, 1 yr labor | 10 yr tank, 10 yr parts |
| Also sold as | - | Jetglas RE2HP5010-1NCTT |
| Released | 2025-05 | 2025-07 |