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Noritz NRC711-DV-NG vs EcoSmart ECO 24

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 Noritz NRC711-DV-NG or EcoSmart ECO 24?

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 Noritz NRC711-DV-NG EcoSmart ECO 24
US price $1295.62 $525
BrandNoritzEcoSmart
Released
Fuel type natural-gas electric
Max flow rate gpm 7.1
Max btu per hour 157000
Power input (kW) 24
Uniform energy factor 0.89
Condensing type condensing electric
Min activation flow gpm 0.5 0.3
Vent type pvc none
Max temp f 140 140
Heat exchanger warranty yrs 12
Wi-Fi enabled No
Weight (lb) 41 14.25

Sources — Noritz NRC711-DV-NG: noritz.com (verified 2026-07-11). EcoSmart ECO 24: ecosmartus.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Noritz NRC711-DV-NG and EcoSmart ECO 24?

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

  • Fuel type: Noritz NRC711-DV-NG natural-gas vs EcoSmart ECO 24 electric
  • Condensing type: Noritz NRC711-DV-NG condensing vs EcoSmart ECO 24 electric
  • Min activation flow gpm: Noritz NRC711-DV-NG 0.5 vs EcoSmart ECO 24 0.3
  • Vent type: Noritz NRC711-DV-NG pvc vs EcoSmart ECO 24 none
  • Weight (lb): Noritz NRC711-DV-NG 41 vs EcoSmart ECO 24 14.25

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