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EcoSmart ECO 24 vs Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. EcoSmart ECO 24 is cheaper at $525. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the EcoSmart ECO 24 or Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus?

The EcoSmart ECO 24 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The EcoSmart ECO 24 is the cheaper at $525. The EcoSmart ECO 24 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

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

Spec EcoSmart ECO 24 Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus
US price $525 $1132
BrandEcoSmartStiebel Eltron
Released
Fuel type electric electric
Max flow rate gpm 8.2
Max btu per hour
Power input (kW) 24 36
Uniform energy factor
Condensing type electric electric
Min activation flow gpm 0.3 0.77
Vent type none none
Max temp f 140 140
Heat exchanger warranty yrs 7
Wi-Fi enabled No No
Weight (lb) 14.25 17.6

Sources — EcoSmart ECO 24: ecosmartus.com (verified 2026-07-11). Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus: stiebel-eltron-usa.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the EcoSmart ECO 24 and Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Power input (kW): EcoSmart ECO 24 24 vs Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus 36
  • Min activation flow gpm: EcoSmart ECO 24 0.3 vs Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus 0.77
  • Weight (lb): EcoSmart ECO 24 14.25 vs Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus 17.6

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