GE Profile 80 Gal
#1 in 80 GallonFull review
The pick for most homes with a 240 V circuit: the most efficient and quietest heater here, at every size.
GE Appliances PC Richard $3,159.97 Wayfair $2,844$2,844
A heat pump water heater (often sold as a “hybrid”) is an electric tank with a small heat pump on top. It pulls heat out of the room air and puts it into the water, using about a third to a quarter of the electricity of a standard electric tank. A backup element takes over when demand is high or the room gets too cold. They cool and dry the room they’re in, so they suit a garage, basement or utility room better than a closet.
Most run on a 240 V, 30 A circuit, the same as an electric tank. 11 of the 55 here are 120 V models that plug into an ordinary outlet, made to replace a gas tank without new wiring. They heat more slowly, so they need a bigger tank for the same household.
Every efficiency and delivery number here is a DOE test result published by ENERGY STAR, not a claim from the box. Many brands sell the same few designs under their own names; each product page lists the twins. Each tank size is ranked separately.
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LG Inverter Heat Pump 58 Gal
#6 in 65 GallonFull review
The pick for a cold garage or basement: its heat pump keeps working in rooms down to 23 °F. Sold through LG’s HVAC dealers.
GE Profile 80 Gal 120V
#12 in 80 GallonFull review
The most efficient 120 V plug-in here, and the quietest, for replacing a gas tank without new wiring. It can be rewired for 240 V later if the household outgrows it.
GE Appliances Wayfair $3,042$3,042
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40–50 Gallon
23 ranked40 to 50 gallons: the usual replacement for a standard electric tank, for one to four people.
Top rated: GE Profile 50 Gal $2,529.97
65 Gallon
16 ranked65 or 66 gallons: for three to five people, or a household that runs the heat pump alone (no backup element) most of the time.
Top rated: GE Profile 65 Gal $2,349
80 Gallon
16 ranked80 gallons: for large households, big tubs, or for storing heat for off-peak hours.
Top rated: GE Profile 80 Gal $2,844
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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.
Best 40 and 50 Gallon Heat Pump Water Heaters
- GE Profile 50 Gal#1 of 23Full review
The pick for most homes with a 240 V circuit: the most efficient and quietest heater here, at every size.
GE Appliances PC Richard $2,529.97$2,529.974.3077 gal240 V35 °F - GE Profile 40 Gal#2 of 23Full review
The pick for most homes with a 240 V circuit: the most efficient and quietest heater here, at every size.
GE Appliances PC Richard $2,419.97$2,419.974.2064 gal240 V35 °F - Rheem ProTerra 50 Gal#3 of 23Full review
A strong 240 V choice with Wi-Fi, widely stocked at Home Depot. GE Profile beats it on efficiency and noise.
Home Depot $1,699$1,6993.8867 gal240 V37 °F - Rinnai REHP50#4 of 23Full review
A Midea-built heater with Rinnai’s support network and one of the few listings on Amazon. Check the seller is a Rinnai-authorized dealer before buying.
Amazon $1,799 Lowe's $1,799$1,7993.7573 gal240 V37.4 °F - A.O. Smith Voltex AL 50 Gal#5 of 23Full review
A solid 240 V heater with leak protection included, sold at Lowe’s as the Signature 900 line.
Lowe's $1,950$1,9503.8065 gal240 V37 °F
Best 65 Gallon Heat Pump Water Heaters
- GE Profile 65 Gal#1 of 16Full review
The pick for most homes with a 240 V circuit: the most efficient and quietest heater here, at every size.
GE Appliances Wayfair $2,349$2,3494.3087 gal240 V35 °F - Bradford White AeroTherm 65 Gal#2 of 16Full review
Bradford White’s second-generation hybrid, sold and installed through plumbers, with a 10-year tank and parts warranty and a port for utility demand-response programs.
No price4.2082 gal240 V37 °F - A.O. Smith Voltex MAX 66 Gal#3 of 16Full review
A solid 240 V heater with leak protection included, sold at Lowe’s as the Signature 900 line.
Lowe's $2,579$2,5793.8483 gal240 V37 °F - Rheem ProTerra 65 Gal#4 of 16Full review
A strong 240 V choice with Wi-Fi, widely stocked at Home Depot. GE Profile beats it on efficiency and noise.
Home Depot $2,289$2,2894.0575 gal240 V37 °F - Navien NWP500 65 Gal#5 of 16Full review
Navien’s stainless-tank hybrid, sold through plumbers, with a 10-year warranty that includes a year of labor. Its heat pump stops below 41 °F room air, so it suits a basement more than a cold garage.
No price4.0380 gal240 V41 °F
Best 80 Gallon Heat Pump Water Heaters
- GE Profile 80 Gal#1 of 16Full review
The pick for most homes with a 240 V circuit: the most efficient and quietest heater here, at every size.
GE Appliances PC Richard $3,159.97 Wayfair $2,844$2,8444.40101 gal240 V35 °F - A.O. Smith Voltex AL 80 Gal#2 of 16Full review
A solid 240 V heater with leak protection included, sold at Lowe’s as the Signature 900 line.
Lowe's $2,798$2,7983.8895 gal240 V37 °F - A.O. Smith Voltex MAX 80 Gal#3 of 16Full review
A solid 240 V heater with leak protection included, sold at Lowe’s as the Signature 900 line.
Lowe's $2,999$2,9993.8895 gal240 V37 °F - Rheem ProTerra 80 Gal#4 of 16Full review
A strong 240 V choice with Wi-Fi, widely stocked at Home Depot. GE Profile beats it on efficiency and noise.
Home Depot $2,499$2,4994.0787 gal240 V37 °F - LG Inverter Heat Pump 80 Gal#5 of 16Full review
The pick for a cold garage or basement: its heat pump keeps working in rooms down to 23 °F. Sold through LG’s HVAC dealers.
No price3.9094 gal240 V23 °F
How We Rank
Each water heater is scored on its certified efficiency, how much hot water it delivers in the first hour for its size, its warranty, how cold a room its heat pump keeps working in, and how loud it is. Price isn’t scored: most are sold through Home Depot, Lowe’s and plumbing suppliers whose prices couldn’t be checked, so prices are shown where available but don’t affect the ranking.
| Factor | Measures | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | certified Uniform Energy Factor | 35% |
| Hot water | certified first-hour rating, for its size | 20% |
| Warranty | tank, parts and labor cover | 20% |
| Cold rooms | lowest room temperature the heat pump runs in | 15% |
| Noise | sound level while the heat pump runs | 10% |
How we rank explains each factor in full.