Rheem ProTerra 65 Gal vs Rheem ProTerra Plug-in 50 Gal

Last updated: October 21, 2026

The Rheem ProTerra 65 Gal rates 3.8 among 65 gallon heat pump water heaters; the Rheem ProTerra Plug-in 50 Gal rates 2.5 among 40–50 gallon ones. The Rheem ProTerra Plug-in 50 Gal costs $170 less ($2,119 vs $2,289).

Rheem ProTerra 65 Gal vs Rheem ProTerra Plug-in 50 Gal

Prices were last checked October 24, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Scores side by side

These two sit in different size classes (65 gallon and 40–50 gallon), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weightRheem ProTerra 65 GalRheem ProTerra Plug-in 50 Gal
Overall rating3.8/52.5/5
Efficiency 35%75 4.05 UEF0 3.00 UEF
Hot water 20%60 75 gallons in the first hour20 55 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 air32 heat pump runs down to 37 °F room air
Noise 10%69 45 dB(A)50 noise not published (neutral score used)

Specifications

Rheem ProTerra 65 GalRheem ProTerra Plug-in 50 Gal
Ratings (ENERGY STAR)
Size (nominal)65 gal50 gal
Tank volume (measured)59 gal46 gal
Uniform Energy Factor4.053.00
First-hour rating75 gal55 gal
Draw patternHighMedium
Yearly energy use1,184 kWh1,072 kWh
Heat pump cut-off (low)37 °F-
Sound level45 dB(A)-
ENERGY STAR ID35542233555172
Installation
Power240 VPlug-in 120 V
Circuit30 A, 208/240 VShared 15 A or 20 A circuit
Backup element4,500 WNone
Operating air range37 to 145 °F37 to 145 °F
Minimum room size700 cu ft700 cu ft
Size64.2 in tall, 24.3 in across61.8 in tall, 22.3 in across
Weight245 lb178 lb
RefrigerantR-134aR-134a
Features
Wi-FiBuilt inBuilt in
AppEcoNetEcoNet
Demand response port (CTA-2045)YesYes
Leak detectionNoNo
ModesEnergy Saver, Heat Pump, High Demand, Electric, VacationHeat Pump, 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-SOFriedrich PROH50 T0 FD120-M, Friedrich PROH50 T0 FD120-MSO, Rheem PROPH50 T0 RH120-M, Rheem PROPH50 T0 RH120-MSO, Richmond 10E50-HP120M, Richmond 10E50-HP120MS, Ruud PROUH50 T0 RU120-M, Ruud PROUH50 T0 RU120-MSO
Released2024-062022-04

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