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 is the better ERV or HRV overall, rated 3.7 to 3.4. The Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite Plus+ 150 leads on heat recovery and efficiency. The Vents Frigate ERV 120 EC wins on warranty. The Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite Plus+ 150 costs $84.01 less ($1,164.99 vs $1,249).
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Vents Frigate ERV 120 EC
#10 in Whole-house ERVFull review
A quiet, easy to adjust ERV for a mid size home or apartment that will run at moderate speed most of the time. At full flow it uses more power than its rivals.
Amazon $1,249$1,249
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite Plus+ 150 for heat recovery (90% sensible recovery vs 71% sensible recovery) and efficiency (1.4 cfm per watt (150 cfm, 107 W) vs 0.9 cfm per watt (150 cfm, 175 W)).
- Choose the Vents Frigate ERV 120 EC for warranty (5-year warranty vs 3-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every whole-house ERV ERV or HRV; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite Plus+ 150 | Vents Frigate ERV 120 EC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 100 90% sensible recovery | 53 71% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 55 1.4 cfm per watt (150 cfm, 107 W) | 16 0.9 cfm per watt (150 cfm, 175 W) |
| Value 25% | 68 $7.77 per cfm ($1,164.99, 150 cfm) | 63 $8.33 per cfm ($1,249, 150 cfm) |
| Quiet 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 56 1.5 sones |
| Warranty 25% | 33 3-year warranty | 67 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite Plus+ 150 | Vents Frigate ERV 120 EC | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 150 cfm | 150 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 90% | 71% |
| Power draw | 107 W | 175 W |
| Noise | - | 1.5 sones |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 13 | MERV 6 |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | - |
| HVI certified | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |