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A.O. Smith ProLine XE ATI-540H-N vs Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus is cheaper at $1132. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec A.O. Smith ProLine XE ATI-540H-N Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus
US price $1132
BrandA.O. SmithStiebel Eltron
Released
Fuel type natural-gas electric
Max flow rate gpm 10 8.2
Max btu per hour 199000
Power input (kW) 36
Uniform energy factor 0.93
Condensing type condensing electric
Min activation flow gpm 0.77
Vent type pvc none
Max temp f 140
Heat exchanger warranty yrs 15 7
Wi-Fi enabled No
Weight (lb) 17.6

Sources — A.O. Smith ProLine XE ATI-540H-N: hotwater.com (verified 2026-07-11). Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus: stiebel-eltron-usa.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the A.O. Smith ProLine XE ATI-540H-N and Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Fuel type: A.O. Smith ProLine XE ATI-540H-N natural-gas vs Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus electric
  • Max flow rate gpm: A.O. Smith ProLine XE ATI-540H-N 10 vs Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus 8.2
  • Condensing type: A.O. Smith ProLine XE ATI-540H-N condensing vs Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus electric
  • Vent type: A.O. Smith ProLine XE ATI-540H-N pvc vs Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus none
  • Heat exchanger warranty yrs: A.O. Smith ProLine XE ATI-540H-N 15 vs Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus 7

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