Bosch Greentherm (T9800 SE 160) vs Bradford White RTGS150N1
The Bradford White RTGS150N1 is the more efficient unit: UEF 0.98 versus 0.95 — about 3% less energy for the same hot water. At national average rates that works out to about $251/year for the Bradford White RTGS150N1 against $258/year for the Bosch Greentherm (T9800 SE 160) — a $7 annual difference. The Bosch Greentherm (T9800 SE 160) sustains the higher flow (4.6 GPM vs 4.3 GPM under the DOE test).
| Bosch Greentherm (T9800 SE 160) | Bradford White RTGS150N1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) | 0.95 | 0.98 |
| Fuel | Natural Gas, Propane | Natural Gas |
| Max flow rate | 4.6 GPM | 4.3 GPM |
| Draw pattern | High | High |
| Annual gas use (natural gas) | 178 therms/yr | 173 therms/yr |
| Gas input rate | 160 kBTU/h | 150 kBTU/h |
| Max current draw | 2.7 A | 2 A |
| Vent type | Direct Vent | Power Direct Vent |
| Recovery efficiency | — | 98 % |
| Smart / connected capable | No | No |
| Minimum activation flow | 0.5 GPM | 0.5 GPM |
| Annual propane use | 194.53 gal/yr | 189.07 gal/yr |
| Vent size | 2 | 2 / 3 |
| Height | 32 in | — |
| Width | 19 in | 17.3 in |
| Depth | 10 in | 14.8 in |
| ENERGY STAR certified | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Bosch Greentherm (T9800 SE 160) or the Bradford White RTGS150N1?
The Bradford White RTGS150N1: about $251/year versus $258/year for the Bosch Greentherm (T9800 SE 160) at national average rates — a $7 annual difference.
Are the Bosch Greentherm (T9800 SE 160) and Bradford White RTGS150N1 both ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes — every water heater in this database is drawn from the U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certified water heater datasets.