Bradford White AeroTherm 65 Gal
#2 in 65 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.
The Bradford White AeroTherm 65 Gal is the better heat pump water heater overall, rated 4.0 to 3.7. The Bradford White AeroTherm 65 Gal leads on warranty, efficiency and hot water. The LG Inverter Heat Pump 58 Gal wins on cold rooms.
LG Inverter Heat Pump 58 Gal
#6 in 65 GallonFull review
The pick for a cold garage or basement: its heat pump keeps working in rooms down to 23 °F. Sold through LG’s HVAC dealers.
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 Bradford White AeroTherm 65 Gal for warranty (10-year tank, 10-year parts vs 10-year tank, 1-year parts), efficiency (4.20 UEF vs 3.93 UEF) and hot water (82 gallons in the first hour vs 76 gallons in the first hour).
- Choose the LG Inverter Heat Pump 58 Gal for cold rooms (heat pump runs down to 23 °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 65 gallon heat pump water heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Bradford White AeroTherm 65 Gal | LG Inverter Heat Pump 58 Gal |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 86 4.20 UEF | 66 3.93 UEF |
| Hot water 20% | 88 82 gallons in the first hour | 64 76 gallons in the first hour |
| Warranty 20% | 70 10-year tank, 10-year parts | 30 10-year tank, 1-year parts |
| Cold rooms 15% | 32 heat pump runs down to 37 °F room air | 88 heat pump runs down to 23 °F room air |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 88 42 dB(A) |
Specifications
| Bradford White AeroTherm 65 Gal | LG Inverter Heat Pump 58 Gal | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings (ENERGY STAR) | ||
| Size (nominal) | 65 gal | 58 gal |
| Tank volume (measured) | 65 gal | 53 gal |
| Uniform Energy Factor | 4.20 | 3.93 |
| First-hour rating | 82 gal | 76 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Yearly energy use | 1,181 kWh | 1,262 kWh |
| Heat pump cut-off (low) | 37 °F | 23 °F |
| Sound level | - | 42 dB(A) |
| ENERGY STAR ID | 4439730 | 2670610 |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 240 V | 240 V |
| Circuit | 25 A, 208/240 V | 30 A, 208/240 V |
| Backup element | 4,000 W | 5,000 W |
| Operating air range | 37 to 120 °F | 23 to 120 °F |
| Minimum room size | 700 cu ft | 700 cu ft |
| Size | 44.6 in tall, 22 in across | 47.6 in tall, 19.7 in across |
| Weight | - | 220 lb |
| Refrigerant | R-134a | R-134a |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | Bradford White Wave | LG ThinQ |
| Modes | Heat Pump, Hybrid Standard, Hybrid Plus, Electric, Vacation | Auto, Turbo, Heat Pump, Vacation |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 10 yr tank, 10 yr parts | 10 yr tank, 1 yr parts |
| Also sold as | Jetglas RE2HP6510-1NCTT | - |
| Released | 2025-07 | 2023-04 |