Broan AI Series B160H65RS HRV
An affordable, self balancing HRV for a mid size home in a cold climate. Pay more for the B230H75RT or Fantech HERO if heat recovery matters most.
Amazon $1,021$1,021
The Broan AI Series B160H65RS HRV rates 3.6 among whole-house HRV ERV or HRVs; the Vents BRIG ERV 200 rates 3.0 among whole-house ERV ones. The Broan AI Series B160H65RS HRV costs $339 less ($1,021 vs $1,360).
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Vents BRIG ERV 200
#12 in Whole-house ERVFull review
A high airflow ERV for a large home at a moderate price. Its AC motors draw about 210 W even at low speed, so running costs are high.
Amazon $1,360$1,360
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (whole-house HRV and whole-house ERV), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Broan AI Series B160H65RS HRV | Vents BRIG ERV 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 43 68% sensible recovery | 80 79% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 50 power draw not published (neutral score used) | 12 0.8 cfm per watt (173 cfm, 212 W) |
| Value 25% | 78 $6.81 per cfm ($1,021, 150 cfm) | 67 $7.86 per cfm ($1,360, 173 cfm) |
| Quiet 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 67 5-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Broan AI Series B160H65RS HRV | Vents BRIG ERV 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | HRV (heat only) | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 150 cfm | 173 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 68% | 79% |
| Power draw | - | 212 W |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 8 | MERV 6 |
| ENERGY STAR | No | - |
| HVI certified | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |