The LG Inverter Heat Pump 80 Gal is the better heat pump water heater overall, rated 3.8 to 3.2. The LG Inverter Heat Pump 80 Gal leads on cold rooms, noise and hot water. The Bradford White AeroTherm 80 Gal (6-Year) costs $520 less ($2,979 vs $3,499).
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The pick for a cold garage or basement: its heat pump keeps working in rooms down to 23 °F. Online stores sell it, but LG’s warranty only holds with a licensed contractor’s install.
HVACDirect $3,499 SupplyHouse $4,040.54The 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 $2,979Each 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 | LG Inverter Heat Pump 80 Gal | Bradford White AeroTherm 80 Gal (6-Year) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 64 3.90 UEF | 71 4.00 UEF |
| Hot water 20% | 76 94 gallons in the first hour | 52 88 gallons in the first hour |
| Warranty 20% | 30 10-year tank, 1-year parts | 17 6-year tank, 6-year parts |
| Cold rooms 15% | 88 heat pump runs down to 23 °F room air | 32 heat pump runs down to 37 °F room air |
| Noise 10% | 88 42 dB(A) | 38 50 dB(A) |
| LG Inverter Heat Pump 80 Gal | Bradford White AeroTherm 80 Gal (6-Year) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings (ENERGY STAR) | ||
| Size (nominal) | 80 gal | 80 gal |
| Tank volume (measured) | 72 gal | 75 gal |
| Uniform Energy Factor | 3.90 | 4.00 |
| First-hour rating | 94 gal | 88 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Yearly energy use | 1,272 kWh | 1,240 kWh |
| Heat pump cut-off (low) | 23 °F | 37 °F |
| Sound level | 42 dB(A) | 50 dB(A) |
| ENERGY STAR ID | 2682263 | 4439729 |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 240 V | 240 V |
| Circuit | 30 A, 208/240 V | 25 A, 208/240 V |
| Backup element | 5,000 W | 4,000 W |
| Operating air range | 23 to 120 °F | 37 to 120 °F |
| Minimum room size | 700 cu ft | 700 cu ft |
| Size | 62.7 in tall, 19.7 in across | 51.1 in tall, 22 in across |
| Weight | 224 lb | - |
| Refrigerant | R-134a | R-134a |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | LG ThinQ | Bradford White Wave |
| Modes | Auto, Turbo, Heat Pump, Vacation | Heat Pump, Hybrid Standard, Hybrid Plus, Electric, Vacation |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 10 yr tank, 1 yr parts | 6 yr tank, 6 yr parts |
| Released | 2023-04 | 2025-07 |
