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

Last updated: October 21, 2026

The Rheem ProTerra 65 Gal is the better heat pump water heater overall, rated 3.8 to 2.6. The Rheem ProTerra 65 Gal leads on efficiency and hot water. The Rheem ProTerra Plug-in 65 Gal costs $90 less ($2,199 vs $2,289).

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

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 GalRheem ProTerra Plug-in 65 Gal
Overall rating3.8/52.6/5
Efficiency 35%75 4.05 UEF9 3.12 UEF
Hot water 20%60 75 gallons in the first hour12 63 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 65 Gal
Ratings (ENERGY STAR)
Size (nominal)65 gal65 gal
Tank volume (measured)59 gal59 gal
Uniform Energy Factor4.053.12
First-hour rating75 gal63 gal
Draw patternHighMedium
Yearly energy use1,184 kWh971 kWh
Heat pump cut-off (low)37 °F37 °F
Sound level45 dB(A)-
ENERGY STAR ID35542233555346
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 across64.2 in tall, 24.3 in across
Weight245 lb225 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
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Released2024-062022-04