Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite Plus+ 150
The pick for a larger home that wants Panasonic’s near best heat recovery at 150 cfm. Expect a short parts warranty.
Amazon $1,164.99$1,164.99
The Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite Plus+ 150 and the Broan AI Series B160E65RT ERV are evenly matched, rated 3.7 and 3.7. The Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite Plus+ 150 leads on heat recovery and efficiency. The Broan AI Series B160E65RT ERV wins on warranty. The Broan AI Series B160E65RT ERV costs $25.99 less ($1,139 vs $1,164.99).
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Broan AI Series B160E65RT ERV
A self balancing whole house ERV for a mid size home that a homeowner or general contractor can commission without balancing tools. Expect higher power use at full flow than the Panasonic.
Amazon $1,139$1,139
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite Plus+ 150 for heat recovery (90% sensible recovery vs 76% sensible recovery) and efficiency (1.4 cfm per watt (150 cfm, 107 W) vs 1.2 cfm per watt (142 cfm, 122 W)).
- Choose the Broan AI Series B160E65RT 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 Plus+ 150 | Broan AI Series B160E65RT ERV |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 100 90% sensible recovery | 70 76% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 55 1.4 cfm per watt (150 cfm, 107 W) | 40 1.2 cfm per watt (142 cfm, 122 W) |
| Value 25% | 68 $7.77 per cfm ($1,164.99, 150 cfm) | 66 $8.02 per cfm ($1,139, 142 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 Plus+ 150 | Broan AI Series B160E65RT ERV | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 150 cfm | 142 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 90% | 76% |
| Power draw | 107 W | 122 W |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 13 | MERV 8 |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | No |
| HVI certified | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |