GE Profile 50 Gal
#1 in 40–50 GallonFull review
The pick for most homes with a 240 V circuit: the most efficient and quietest heater here, at every size.
GE Appliances PC Richard $2,529.97$2,529.97
The GE Profile 50 Gal is the better heat pump water heater overall, rated 4.4 to 3.0. The GE Profile 50 Gal leads on efficiency and hot water. The GE Profile 50 Gal costs $110 less ($2,529.97 vs $2,639.97).
GE Profile 50 Gal 120V
#18 in 40–50 GallonFull review
The most efficient 120 V plug-in here, and the quietest, for replacing a gas tank without new wiring. It can be rewired for 240 V later if the household outgrows it.
GE Appliances PC Richard $2,639.97$2,639.97
Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the GE Profile 50 Gal for efficiency (4.30 UEF vs 3.20 UEF) and hot water (77 gallons in the first hour vs 59 gallons in the first hour).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 40–50 gallon heat pump water heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | GE Profile 50 Gal | GE Profile 50 Gal 120V |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 93 4.30 UEF | 14 3.20 UEF |
| Hot water 20% | 100 77 gallons in the first hour | 36 59 gallons in the first hour |
| Warranty 20% | 75 10-year tank, 10-year parts, 1-year labor | 75 10-year tank, 10-year parts, 1-year labor |
| Cold rooms 15% | 40 heat pump runs down to 35 °F room air | 40 heat pump runs down to 35 °F room air |
| Noise 10% | 94 41 dB(A) | 94 41 dB(A) |
Specifications
| GE Profile 50 Gal | GE Profile 50 Gal 120V | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings (ENERGY STAR) | ||
| Size (nominal) | 50 gal | 50 gal |
| Tank volume (measured) | 50 gal | 50 gal |
| Uniform Energy Factor | 4.30 | 3.20 |
| First-hour rating | 77 gal | 59 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | Medium |
| Yearly energy use | 1,154 kWh | 1,015 kWh |
| Heat pump cut-off (low) | 35 °F | 35 °F |
| Sound level | 41 dB(A) | 41 dB(A) |
| ENERGY STAR ID | 4020929 | 4016268 |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 240 V | Plug-in 120 V |
| Circuit | 30 A, 208/240 V | Shared 15 A circuit |
| Backup element | 5,500 W | 900 W |
| Operating air range | 35 to 120 °F | 35 to 120 °F |
| Minimum room size | 700 cu ft | 700 cu ft |
| Size | 48.1 in tall, 18.5 in across | 48.1 in tall, 18.5 in across |
| Weight | 179 lb | 179 lb |
| Refrigerant | R1234YF | R1234YF |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | SmartHQ | SmartHQ |
| Demand response port (CTA-2045) | Yes | Yes |
| Leak detection | Yes | Yes |
| Modes | Heat Pump, Hybrid, High Demand, Electric, Vacation | Heat Pump, Hybrid, High Demand, Electric, Vacation |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 10 yr tank, 10 yr parts, 1 yr labor | 10 yr tank, 10 yr parts, 1 yr labor |
| Released | 2025-05 | 2025-05 |