Navien NWP500 65 Gal vs Rheem ProTerra 65 Gal

Last updated: October 22, 2026

The Rheem ProTerra 65 Gal and the Navien NWP500 65 Gal are evenly matched, rated 3.8 and 3.7. The Rheem ProTerra 65 Gal leads on cold rooms. The Navien NWP500 65 Gal wins on hot water.

Navien NWP500 65 Gal vs Rheem ProTerra 65 Gal

Navien NWP500 65 Gal

Navien’s stainless-tank hybrid, sold through plumbers, with a 10-year warranty that includes a year of labor. Its heat pump stops below 41 °F room air, so it suits a basement more than a cold garage.

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?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 65 gallon heat pump water heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightRheem ProTerra 65 GalNavien NWP500 65 Gal
Overall rating3.8/53.7/5
Efficiency 35%75 4.05 UEF74 4.03 UEF
Hot water 20%60 75 gallons in the first hour80 80 gallons in the first hour
Warranty 20%75 10-year tank, 10-year parts, 1-year labor75 10-year tank, 10-year parts, 1-year labor
Cold rooms 15%32 heat pump runs down to 37 °F room air16 heat pump runs down to 41 °F room air
Noise 10%69 45 dB(A)50 noise not published (neutral score used)

Specifications

Rheem ProTerra 65 GalNavien NWP500 65 Gal
Ratings (ENERGY STAR)
Size (nominal)65 gal65 gal
Tank volume (measured)59 gal61 gal
Uniform Energy Factor4.054.03
First-hour rating75 gal80 gal
Draw patternHighHigh
Yearly energy use1,184 kWh1,245 kWh
Heat pump cut-off (low)37 °F41 °F
Sound level45 dB(A)-
ENERGY STAR ID35542234015937
Installation
Power240 V240 V
Circuit30 A, 208/240 V30 A, 208/240 V
Backup element4,500 W5,000 W
Operating air range37 to 145 °F41 to 113 °F
Minimum room size700 cu ft640 cu ft
Size64.2 in tall, 24.3 in across63 in tall, 25 in across
Weight245 lb204 lb
RefrigerantR-134aR-134a
Features
Wi-FiBuilt inBuilt in
AppEcoNetNaviLink
Demand response port (CTA-2045)Yes-
Leak detectionNoNo
ModesEnergy Saver, Heat Pump, High Demand, Electric, VacationEnergy Saver, Heat Pump, High Demand, Electric, Vacation
Warranty and models
Warranty10 yr tank, 10 yr parts, 1 yr labor10 yr tank, 10 yr parts, 1 yr labor
Also sold asFriedrich PROH65 T2 FD400-30, Friedrich PROH65 T2 FD400-SO, Rheem PROPH65 T2 RH375-30, Rheem PROPH65 T2 RH375-SO, Rheem PROPH65 T2 RH400-30, Rheem PROPH65 T2 RH400-SO, Richmond 10E65-HP530, Richmond 10E65-HP5S30, Richmond 10E65-HP5U30, Richmond 10E65-HP5US30, Ruud PROUH65 T2 RU375-30, Ruud PROUH65 T2 RU375-SO, Ruud PROUH65 T2 RU400-30, Ruud PROUH65 T2 RU400-SO-
Released2024-062025-06