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.
PC Richard $3,159.97 GE Appliances Wayfair $2,844$2,844
The GE Profile 80 Gal is the better heat pump water heater overall, rated 4.5 to 3.2. The GE Profile 80 Gal leads on warranty, efficiency and hot water. The GE Profile 80 Gal costs $135 less ($2,844 vs $2,979).
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Bradford White AeroTherm 80 Gal (6-Year)
#14 in 80 GallonFull review
The 6-year-warranty version of Bradford White’s 80-gallon hybrid, same unit as the discontinued 10-year model, sold and installed through plumbers.
Total Home Supply $2,979$2,979
Which should you buy?
- Choose the GE Profile 80 Gal for warranty (10-year tank, 10-year parts, 1-year labor vs 6-year tank, 6-year parts), efficiency (4.40 UEF vs 4.00 UEF) and hot water (101 gallons in the first hour vs 88 gallons in the first hour).
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 | Bradford White AeroTherm 80 Gal (6-Year) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 100 4.40 UEF | 71 4.00 UEF |
| Hot water 20% | 100 101 gallons in the first hour | 52 88 gallons in the first hour |
| Warranty 20% | 75 10-year tank, 10-year parts, 1-year labor | 17 6-year tank, 6-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) | 38 50 dB(A) |
Specifications
| GE Profile 80 Gal | Bradford White AeroTherm 80 Gal (6-Year) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings (ENERGY STAR) | ||
| Size (nominal) | 80 gal | 80 gal |
| Tank volume (measured) | 80 gal | 75 gal |
| Uniform Energy Factor | 4.40 | 4.00 |
| First-hour rating | 101 gal | 88 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Yearly energy use | 1,127 kWh | 1,240 kWh |
| Heat pump cut-off (low) | 35 °F | 37 °F |
| Sound level | 41 dB(A) | 50 dB(A) |
| ENERGY STAR ID | 4480877 | 4439729 |
| 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 | 57.2 in tall, 21.5 in across | 51.1 in tall, 22 in across |
| Weight | 331 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 | 6 yr tank, 6 yr parts |
| Released | 2025-07 | 2025-07 |