Rheem ProTerra 65 Gal vs Rinnai REHP65

Last updated: October 21, 2026

The Rheem ProTerra 65 Gal is the better heat pump water heater overall, rated 3.8 to 3.7. The Rheem ProTerra 65 Gal leads on efficiency and noise. The Rinnai REHP65 wins on hot water. The Rinnai REHP65 costs $631.98 less ($1,657.02 vs $2,289).

Rheem ProTerra 65 Gal vs Rinnai REHP65

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 GalRinnai REHP65
Overall rating3.8/53.7/5
Efficiency 35%75 4.05 UEF64 3.90 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 air30 heat pump runs down to 37.4 °F room air
Noise 10%69 45 dB(A)44 49 dB(A)

Specifications

Rheem ProTerra 65 GalRinnai REHP65
Ratings (ENERGY STAR)
Size (nominal)65 gal65 gal
Tank volume (measured)59 gal60 gal
Uniform Energy Factor4.053.90
First-hour rating75 gal80 gal
Draw patternHighHigh
Yearly energy use1,184 kWh1,240 kWh
Heat pump cut-off (low)37 °F37.4 °F
Sound level45 dB(A)49 dB(A)
ENERGY STAR ID35542233722797
Installation
Power240 V240 V
Circuit30 A, 208/240 V30 A, 208/240 V
Backup element4,500 W4,500 W
Operating air range37 to 145 °F37 to 107 °F
Minimum room size700 cu ft700 cu ft
Size64.2 in tall, 24.3 in across45.5 in tall, 21.8 in across
Weight245 lb271 lb
RefrigerantR-134aR-134a
Features
Wi-FiBuilt inNo
AppEcoNet-
Demand response port (CTA-2045)YesYes
Leak detectionNoNo
ModesEnergy Saver, Heat Pump, High Demand, Electric, VacationEconomy, Heat Pump, Hybrid, E-Heater, 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-
Released2024-062024-09