Heat pump water heaters rated at 45 dB(A) or less, for an install near living space.
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.
Quietest Heat Pump Water Heaters: 40–50 Gallon
- GE Profile 50 Gal#1 of 12Full 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 12Full 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 12Full 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 - A.O. Smith Voltex AL 50 Gal#4 of 12Full 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 - A.O. Smith Voltex MAX 50 Gal#5 of 12Full review
A solid 240 V heater with leak protection included, sold at Lowe’s as the Signature 900 line.
Lowe's $2,229$2,2293.6865 gal240 V37 °F - Rheem ProTerra 40 Gal#6 of 12Full review
A strong 240 V choice with Wi-Fi, widely stocked at Home Depot. GE Profile beats it on efficiency and noise.
Home Depot $2,098$2,0983.8360 gal240 V37 °F - Rheem ProTerra 15 A 50 Gal#7 of 12Full review
The ProTerra for a home that only has a 15 A, 240 V circuit, such as one left by a small electric tank: it avoids rewiring but gives up some efficiency and first-hour delivery.
No price3.7552 gal240 V37 °F - A.O. Smith Voltex MAX 40 Gal#8 of 12Full review
A solid 240 V heater with leak protection included, sold at Lowe’s as the Signature 900 line.
Lowe's $2,098$2,0983.6055 gal240 V37 °F - GE Profile 50 Gal 120V#9 of 12Full 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 PC Richard $2,639.97$2,639.973.2059 gal120 V35 °F - Rheem ProTerra 15 A 40 Gal#10 of 12Full review
The ProTerra for a home that only has a 15 A, 240 V circuit, such as one left by a small electric tank: it avoids rewiring but gives up some efficiency and first-hour delivery.
No price3.4546 gal240 V37 °F - GE Profile 40 Gal 120V#11 of 12Full 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 PC Richard $2,529.97$2,529.973.1046 gal120 V35 °F - A.O. Smith Voltex 120V 50 Gal#12 of 12Full review
A 120 V plug-in with a backup element and leak shut-off included. Its certified efficiency is among the lowest here, so it suits replacing a gas tank more than replacing an electric one.
Lowe's $2,219$2,2193.0052 gal120 V37 °F
Quietest Heat Pump Water Heaters: 65 Gallon
- GE Profile 65 Gal#1 of 8Full 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 - A.O. Smith Voltex MAX 66 Gal#2 of 8Full 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#3 of 8Full 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 - LG Inverter Heat Pump 58 Gal#4 of 8Full 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 price3.9376 gal240 V23 °F - A.O. Smith Voltex AL 66 Gal#5 of 8Full review
A solid 240 V heater with leak protection included, sold at Lowe’s as the Signature 900 line.
Lowe's $2,598$2,5983.7082 gal240 V37 °F - GE Profile 65 Gal 120V#6 of 8Full 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 $2,547$2,5473.4077 gal120 V35 °F - A.O. Smith Voltex 120V 66 Gal#7 of 8Full review
A 120 V plug-in with a backup element and leak shut-off included. Its certified efficiency is among the lowest here, so it suits replacing a gas tank more than replacing an electric one.
Lowe's $2,698$2,6983.2076 gal120 V37 °F - Rheem ProTerra 15 A 65 Gal#8 of 8Full review
The ProTerra for a home that only has a 15 A, 240 V circuit, such as one left by a small electric tank: it avoids rewiring but gives up some efficiency and first-hour delivery.
No price3.5554 gal240 V37 °F
Quietest Heat Pump Water Heaters: 80 Gallon
- GE Profile 80 Gal#1 of 7Full 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 7Full 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 7Full 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 7Full 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 - GE Profile 80 Gal 120V#5 of 7Full 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$3,0423.5094 gal120 V35 °F - Rheem ProTerra 15 A 80 Gal#6 of 7Full review
The ProTerra for a home that only has a 15 A, 240 V circuit, such as one left by a small electric tank: it avoids rewiring but gives up some efficiency and first-hour delivery.
No price3.7067 gal240 V37 °F - A.O. Smith Voltex 120V 80 Gal#7 of 7Full review
A 120 V plug-in with a backup element and leak shut-off included. Its certified efficiency is among the lowest here, so it suits replacing a gas tank more than replacing an electric one.
Lowe's $3,098$3,0983.0093 gal120 V37 °F
