LG Inverter Heat Pump 80 Gal
#2 in 80 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.
The LG Inverter Heat Pump 80 Gal is the better heat pump water heater overall, rated 3.8 to 3.5. The LG Inverter Heat Pump 80 Gal leads on cold rooms, noise and hot water. The Bradford White AeroTherm 80 Gal wins on warranty.
Bradford White AeroTherm 80 Gal
#13 in 80 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 22, 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 LG Inverter Heat Pump 80 Gal for cold rooms (heat pump runs down to 23 °F room air vs heat pump runs down to 37 °F room air), noise (42 dB(A) vs 50 dB(A)) and hot water (94 gallons in the first hour vs 88 gallons in the first hour).
- Choose the Bradford White AeroTherm 80 Gal for warranty (10-year tank, 10-year parts vs 10-year tank, 1-year parts).
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 | LG Inverter Heat Pump 80 Gal | Bradford White AeroTherm 80 Gal |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.5/5 |
| 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 | 70 10-year tank, 10-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) |
Specifications
| LG Inverter Heat Pump 80 Gal | Bradford White AeroTherm 80 Gal | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10 yr tank, 10 yr parts |
| Also sold as | - | Jetglas RE2HP8010-1NCTT |
| Released | 2023-04 | 2025-07 |