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.
GE Appliances PC Richard $3,159.97 Wayfair $2,844$2,844
The GE Profile 80 Gal is the better heat pump water heater overall, rated 4.5 to 3.0. The GE Profile 80 Gal leads on efficiency, hot water and cold rooms. The Rheem ProTerra Plug-in 80 Gal costs $46 less ($2,798 vs $2,844).
Rheem ProTerra Plug-in 80 Gal
#15 in 80 GallonFull review
A plug-in for replacing a gas tank in a mild-climate garage or basement without new wiring. Buy a size up, since it has no element to fall back on.
Home Depot $2,798$2,798
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 3.46 UEF), hot water (101 gallons in the first hour vs 84 gallons in the first hour) and cold rooms (heat pump runs down to 35 °F room air vs heat pump runs down to 37 °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 | Rheem ProTerra Plug-in 80 Gal |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Efficiency 35% | 100 4.40 UEF | 33 3.46 UEF |
| Hot water 20% | 100 101 gallons in the first hour | 36 84 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 | 32 heat pump runs down to 37 °F room air |
| Noise 10% | 94 41 dB(A) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| GE Profile 80 Gal | Rheem ProTerra Plug-in 80 Gal | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings (ENERGY STAR) | ||
| Size (nominal) | 80 gal | 80 gal |
| Tank volume (measured) | 80 gal | 72 gal |
| Uniform Energy Factor | 4.40 | 3.46 |
| First-hour rating | 101 gal | 84 gal |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Yearly energy use | 1,127 kWh | 1,403 kWh |
| Heat pump cut-off (low) | 35 °F | 37 °F |
| Sound level | 41 dB(A) | - |
| ENERGY STAR ID | 4480877 | 3555356 |
| Installation | ||
| Power | 240 V | Plug-in 120 V |
| Circuit | 30 A, 208/240 V | Shared 15 A or 20 A circuit |
| Backup element | 5,500 W | None |
| Operating air range | 35 to 120 °F | 37 to 145 °F |
| Minimum room size | 700 cu ft | 700 cu ft |
| Size | 57.2 in tall, 21.5 in across | 74.2 in tall, 24.3 in across |
| Weight | 331 lb | 244 lb |
| Refrigerant | R1234YF | R-134a |
| Features | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built in | Built in |
| App | SmartHQ | EcoNet |
| Demand response port (CTA-2045) | Yes | Yes |
| Leak detection | Yes | No |
| Modes | Heat Pump, Hybrid, High Demand, Electric, Vacation | Heat Pump, Vacation |
| Warranty and models | ||
| Warranty | 10 yr tank, 10 yr parts, 1 yr labor | 10 yr tank, 10 yr parts, 1 yr labor |
| Also sold as | - | Friedrich PROH80 T0 FD120-M, Friedrich PROH80 T0 FD120-MSO, Rheem PROPH80 T0 RH120-M, Rheem PROPH80 T0 RH120-MSO, Richmond 10E80-HP120M, Richmond 10E80-HP120MS, Ruud PROUH80 T0 RU120-M, Ruud PROUH80 T0 RU120-MSO |
| Released | 2025-07 | 2024-03 |