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 is the better ERV or HRV overall, rated 3.6 to 3.4. The Broan AI Series B160H65RS HRV leads on warranty. The Vents BRIG HRV 200 wins on heat recovery. The Broan AI Series B160H65RS HRV costs $215.75 less ($1,021 vs $1,236.75).
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Vents BRIG HRV 200
A high airflow HRV with strong heat recovery for a large home in a cold climate. Its AC motors make it expensive to run around the clock.
Amazon $1,236.75$1,236.75
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Broan AI Series B160H65RS HRV for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
- Choose the Vents BRIG HRV 200 for heat recovery (85% sensible recovery vs 68% sensible recovery).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every whole-house HRV ERV or HRV; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Broan AI Series B160H65RS HRV | Vents BRIG HRV 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 43 68% sensible recovery | 100 85% 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) | 74 $7.15 per cfm ($1,236.75, 173 cfm) |
| Quiet 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 67 5-year warranty | 17 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Broan AI Series B160H65RS HRV | Vents BRIG HRV 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | HRV (heat only) | HRV (heat only) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 150 cfm | 173 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 68% | 85% |
| Power draw | - | 212 W |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 8 | MERV 6 |
| ENERGY STAR | No | - |
| HVI certified | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |