The Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite 110 rates 3.7 among whole-house ERV ERV or HRVs; the Fantech FLEX 100H rates 3.1 among whole-house HRV ones. The Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite 110 costs $166.64 less ($964.99 vs $1,131.63).
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 $964.99An HRV for a condo or apartment where space is the main constraint. Anyone with room for a full size unit gets far better recovery for the money from the Broan or HERO.
Amazon $1,131.63Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
These two sit in different type classes (whole-house ERV and whole-house HRV), 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 | Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite 110 | Fantech FLEX 100H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 100 88% sensible recovery | 20 61% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 73 1.8 cfm per watt (110 cfm, 62 W) | 50 power draw not published (neutral score used) |
| Value 25% | 59 $8.77 per cfm ($964.99, 110 cfm) | 45 $10.68 per cfm ($1,131.63, 106 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 |
| Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite 110 | Fantech FLEX 100H | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) | HRV (heat only) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 110 cfm | 106 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 88% | 61% |
| Power draw | 62 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 13 | - |
| HVI certified | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
