Navien
Navien NPE-240A2
$2099
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Navien NPE-240A2 vs Noritz NRC711-DV-NG
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Noritz NRC711-DV-NG is cheaper at $1295.62. Every spec and price links to its source.
Noritz
Noritz NRC711-DV-NG
$1295.62Cheaper
Which is better: the Navien NPE-240A2 or Noritz NRC711-DV-NG?
The Noritz NRC711-DV-NG wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Noritz NRC711-DV-NG is the cheaper at $1295.62. The Noritz NRC711-DV-NG both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec |  Navien NPE-240A2 |  Noritz NRC711-DV-NG |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2099 | $1295.62 |
| Brand | Navien | Noritz |
| Released | — | — |
| Fuel type | natural-gas | natural-gas |
| Max flow rate (gpm) | 11.2 | 7.1 |
| Max btu per hour | 199900 | 157000 |
| Power input (kW) | — | — |
| Uniform energy factor | 0.95 | 0.89 |
| Condensing type | condensing | condensing |
| Min activation flow (gpm) | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Vent type | pvc | pvc |
| Max temp (°F) | — | 140 |
| Heat exchanger warranty yrs | 15 | 12 |
| Wi-Fi enabled | No | — |
| Weight (lb) | 77 | 41 |
Sources — Navien NPE-240A2: navieninc.com (verified 2026-07-11). Noritz NRC711-DV-NG: noritz.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Navien NPE-240A2 and Noritz NRC711-DV-NG?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max flow rate (gpm): Navien NPE-240A2 11.2 vs Noritz NRC711-DV-NG 7.1
- Max btu per hour: Navien NPE-240A2 199900 vs Noritz NRC711-DV-NG 157000
- Uniform energy factor: Navien NPE-240A2 0.95 vs Noritz NRC711-DV-NG 0.89
- Heat exchanger warranty yrs: Navien NPE-240A2 15 vs Noritz NRC711-DV-NG 12
- Weight (lb): Navien NPE-240A2 77 vs Noritz NRC711-DV-NG 41