GE Profile 80 Gal
#1 in 80 GallonFull review
The pick for most homes with a 240 V circuit: the most efficient and quietest heater here, at every size.
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The GE Profile 80 Gal is the better heat pump water heater overall, rated 4.5 to 3.7. The GE Profile 80 Gal leads on efficiency, warranty and hot water. The LG Inverter Heat Pump 80 Gal wins on cold rooms.
LG Inverter Heat Pump 80 Gal
#5 in 80 GallonFull review
The pick for a cold garage or basement: its heat pump keeps working in rooms down to 23 °F. Sold through LG’s HVAC dealers.
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 80 Gal for efficiency (4.40 UEF vs 3.90 UEF), warranty (10-year tank, 10-year parts, 1-year labor vs 10-year tank, 1-year parts) and hot water (101 gallons in the first hour vs 94 gallons in the first hour).
- Choose the LG Inverter Heat Pump 80 Gal for cold rooms (heat pump runs down to 23 °F room air vs heat pump runs down to 35 °F room air).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 80 gallon heat pump water heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | GE Profile 80 Gal | LG Inverter Heat Pump 80 Gal |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 100 4.40 UEF | 64 3.90 UEF |
| Hot water 20% | 100 101 gallons in the first hour | 76 94 gallons in the first hour |
| Warranty 20% | 75 10-year tank, 10-year parts, 1-year labor | 30 10-year tank, 1-year parts |
| Cold rooms 15% | 40 heat pump runs down to 35 °F room air | 88 heat pump runs down to 23 °F room air |
| Noise 10% | 94 41 dB(A) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| GE Profile 80 Gal | LG Inverter Heat Pump 80 Gal | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings (ENERGY STAR) | ||
| Size (nominal) | 80 gal | 80 gal |
| Tank volume (measured) | 80 gal | 72 gal |
| Uniform Energy Factor | 4.40 | 3.90 |
| First-hour rating | 101 gal | 94 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Yearly energy use | 1,127 kWh | 1,272 kWh |
| Heat pump cut-off (low) | 35 °F | 23 °F |
| Sound level | 41 dB(A) | - |
| ENERGY STAR ID | 4480877 | 2682263 |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 240 V | 240 V |
| Circuit | 30 A, 208/240 V | 30 A, 208/240 V |
| Backup element | 5,500 W | 5,000 W |
| Operating air range | 35 to 120 °F | 23 to 120 °F |
| Minimum room size | 700 cu ft | 700 cu ft |
| Size | 57.2 in tall, 21.5 in across | 62.7 in tall, 19.7 in across |
| Weight | 331 lb | 224 lb |
| Refrigerant | R1234YF | R-134a |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | SmartHQ | LG ThinQ |
| Demand response port (CTA-2045) | Yes | - |
| Leak detection | Yes | - |
| Modes | Heat Pump, Hybrid, High Demand, Electric, Vacation | Auto, Turbo, Heat Pump, Vacation |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 10 yr tank, 10 yr parts, 1 yr labor | 10 yr tank, 1 yr parts |
| Released | 2025-07 | 2023-04 |