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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.

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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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