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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

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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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