Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite Plus+ 150
The pick for a larger home that wants Panasonic’s near best heat recovery at 150 cfm. Expect a short parts warranty.
Amazon $1,164.99$1,164.99
The Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite Plus+ 150 rates 3.7 among whole-house ERV ERV or HRVs; the Vents BRIG HRV 200 rates 3.4 among whole-house HRV ones. The Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite Plus+ 150 costs $71.76 less ($1,164.99 vs $1,236.75).
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Vents BRIG HRV 200
A high airflow HRV with strong heat recovery for a large home in a cold climate. Its AC motors make it expensive to run around the clock.
Amazon $1,236.75$1,236.75
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (whole-house ERV and whole-house HRV), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite Plus+ 150 | Vents BRIG HRV 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 100 90% sensible recovery | 100 85% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 55 1.4 cfm per watt (150 cfm, 107 W) | 12 0.8 cfm per watt (173 cfm, 212 W) |
| Value 25% | 68 $7.77 per cfm ($1,164.99, 150 cfm) | 74 $7.15 per cfm ($1,236.75, 173 cfm) |
| Quiet 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 33 3-year warranty | 17 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite Plus+ 150 | Vents BRIG HRV 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) | HRV (heat only) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 150 cfm | 173 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 90% | 85% |
| Power draw | 107 W | 212 W |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 13 | MERV 6 |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | - |
| HVI certified | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |