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Noritz NRC711-DV-NG vs A.O. Smith ProLine XE ATI-540H-N

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Noritz NRC711-DV-NG is cheaper at $1295.62. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

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Spec Noritz NRC711-DV-NG A.O. Smith ProLine XE ATI-540H-N
US price $1295.62 —
BrandNoritzA.O. Smith
Released——
Fuel type natural-gas natural-gas
Max flow rate (gpm) 7.1 10
Max btu per hour 157000 199000
Power input (kW) — —
Uniform energy factor 0.89 0.93
Condensing type condensing condensing
Min activation flow (gpm) 0.5 —
Vent type pvc pvc
Max temp (°F) 140 —
Heat exchanger warranty yrs 12 15
Wi-Fi enabled — —
Weight (lb) 41 —

Sources — Noritz NRC711-DV-NG: noritz.com (verified 2026-07-11). A.O. Smith ProLine XE ATI-540H-N: hotwater.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Noritz NRC711-DV-NG and A.O. Smith ProLine XE ATI-540H-N?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max flow rate (gpm): Noritz NRC711-DV-NG 7.1 vs A.O. Smith ProLine XE ATI-540H-N 10
  • Max btu per hour: Noritz NRC711-DV-NG 157000 vs A.O. Smith ProLine XE ATI-540H-N 199000
  • Uniform energy factor: Noritz NRC711-DV-NG 0.89 vs A.O. Smith ProLine XE ATI-540H-N 0.93
  • Heat exchanger warranty yrs: Noritz NRC711-DV-NG 12 vs A.O. Smith ProLine XE ATI-540H-N 15

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