A 10 gallon plug-in tank for a laundry, workshop or in-law kitchen, with an eight-year warranty. It sits on the floor rather than under a sink.
Amazon $279.65The GE 10 Gallon Point of Use is the better mini tank water heater overall, rated 4.1 to 3.0. The GE 10 Gallon Point of Use leads on features, tank size and heating power. The VEVOR 8 Gallon Mini-Tank wins on value. The VEVOR 8 Gallon Mini-Tank costs $143.75 less ($135.90 vs $279.65).
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The cheapest way to 8 gallons of stored hot water. VEVOR publishes no warranty, so it suits a shop or utility sink more than a kitchen.
Amazon $135.90Which should you buy?
- Choose the GE 10 Gallon Point of Use for features (plugs into an outlet, relief valve included vs relief valve included), tank size (10 gal tank vs 8 gal tank) and heating power (1,500 W element vs 1,440 W element).
- Choose the VEVOR 8 Gallon Mini-Tank for value ($16.99 per gallon ($135.90, 8 gal) vs $27.96 per gallon ($279.65, 10 gal)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 6 to 10 gallon mini tank water heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | GE 10 Gallon Point of Use | VEVOR 8 Gallon Mini-Tank |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 63 $27.96 per gallon ($279.65, 10 gal) | 100 $16.99 per gallon ($135.90, 8 gal) |
| Warranty 30% | 100 8-year tank, 8-year parts | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
| Heating power 15% | 29 1,500 W element | 20 1,440 W element |
| Features 15% | 75 plugs into an outlet, relief valve included | 35 relief valve included |
| Tank size 10% | 100 10 gal tank | 50 8 gal tank |
Specifications
| GE 10 Gallon Point of Use | VEVOR 8 Gallon Mini-Tank | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Tank capacity | 10 gal | 8 gal |
| Element | 1,500 W | 1,440 W |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Current | 12 A | - |
| Electrical connection | Plug-in | - |
| Thermostat range | - | up to 145 °F |
| Price per gallon | $27.96 | $16.99 |
| Installation | ||
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 24.5 x 14.8 x 14.8 in | 15.2 x 18.1 x 18.1 in |
| Weight | 41 lb | 28.3 lb |
| Water connections | 3/4" NPT | - |
| Relief valve included | Yes | Yes |
| Wall bracket included | No | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Tank | 8 years | - |
| Parts | 8 years | - |
