GE Profile 65 Gal
#1 in 65 GallonFull review
The pick for most homes with a 240 V circuit: the most efficient and quietest heater here, at every size.
GE Appliances Wayfair $2,349$2,349
The GE Profile 65 Gal rates 4.4 among 65 gallon heat pump water heaters; the GE Profile 80 Gal 120V rates 3.5 among 80 gallon ones. The GE Profile 65 Gal costs $693 less ($2,349 vs $3,042).
GE Profile 80 Gal 120V
#12 in 80 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 Wayfair $3,042$3,042
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (65 gallon and 80 gallon), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | GE Profile 65 Gal | GE Profile 80 Gal 120V |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 93 4.30 UEF | 36 3.50 UEF |
| Hot water 20% | 100 87 gallons in the first hour | 76 94 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 65 Gal | GE Profile 80 Gal 120V | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings (ENERGY STAR) | ||
| Size (nominal) | 65 gal | 80 gal |
| Tank volume (measured) | 65 gal | 80 gal |
| Uniform Energy Factor | 4.30 | 3.50 |
| First-hour rating | 87 gal | 94 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Yearly energy use | 1,154 kWh | 1,417 kWh |
| Heat pump cut-off (low) | 35 °F | 35 °F |
| Sound level | 41 dB(A) | 41 dB(A) |
| ENERGY STAR ID | 4480874 | 4480876 |
| 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 | 47.5 in tall, 21.5 in across | 57.2 in tall, 21.5 in across |
| Weight | 269 lb | 331 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 | 2025-07 | 2025-07 |