Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite 110
A strong whole house ERV for a small to mid size home in a mixed or humid climate, with top tier heat recovery and good filtration. Cold climate buyers should look at an HRV with stronger defrost.
Amazon $899$899
The Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite 110 is the better ERV or HRV overall, rated 3.8 to 3.4. The Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite 110 leads on heat recovery and value. The Broan AI Series B130E65RS ERV wins on warranty. The Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite 110 costs $241.94 less ($899 vs $1,140.94).
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Broan AI Series B130E65RS ERV
A self balancing ERV for a small to mid size home. Its price sits close to the bigger B160E65RT, which recovers more heat.
Amazon $1,140.94$1,140.94
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite 110 for heat recovery (88% sensible recovery vs 67% sensible recovery) and value ($8.17 per cfm ($899, 110 cfm) vs $9.59 per cfm ($1,140.94, 119 cfm)).
- Choose the Broan AI Series B130E65RS ERV for warranty (5-year warranty vs 3-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every whole-house ERV ERV or HRV; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite 110 | Broan AI Series B130E65RS ERV |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 100 88% sensible recovery | 40 67% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 73 1.8 cfm per watt (110 cfm, 62 W) | 66 1.6 cfm per watt (119 cfm, 73 W) |
| Value 25% | 65 $8.17 per cfm ($899, 110 cfm) | 53 $9.59 per cfm ($1,140.94, 119 cfm) |
| Quiet 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 33 3-year warranty | 67 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite 110 | Broan AI Series B130E65RS ERV | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 110 cfm | 119 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 88% | 67% |
| Power draw | 62 W | 73 W |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 13 | MERV 8 |
| ENERGY STAR | - | No |
| HVI certified | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |