Noritz
Noritz NRC711-DV-NG
$1295.62
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Noritz NRC711-DV-NG vs Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus is cheaper at $1132. Every spec and price links to its source.
Stiebel Eltron
Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus
$1132Cheaper
Which is better: the Noritz NRC711-DV-NG or Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus?
The Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus is the cheaper at $1132. The Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus 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 |  Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1295.62 | $1132 |
| Brand | Noritz | Stiebel Eltron |
| Released | — | — |
| Fuel type | natural-gas | electric |
| Max flow rate (gpm) | 7.1 | 8.2 |
| Max btu per hour | 157000 | — |
| Power input (kW) | — | 36 |
| Uniform energy factor | 0.89 | — |
| Condensing type | condensing | electric |
| Min activation flow (gpm) | 0.5 | 0.77 |
| Vent type | pvc | none |
| Max temp (°F) | 140 | 140 |
| Heat exchanger warranty yrs | 12 | 7 |
| Wi-Fi enabled | — | No |
| Weight (lb) | 41 | 17.6 |
Sources — Noritz NRC711-DV-NG: noritz.com (verified 2026-07-11). Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus: stiebel-eltron-usa.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Noritz NRC711-DV-NG and Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Fuel type: Noritz NRC711-DV-NG natural-gas vs Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus electric
- Max flow rate (gpm): Noritz NRC711-DV-NG 7.1 vs Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus 8.2
- Condensing type: Noritz NRC711-DV-NG condensing vs Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus electric
- Min activation flow (gpm): Noritz NRC711-DV-NG 0.5 vs Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus 0.77
- Vent type: Noritz NRC711-DV-NG pvc vs Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus none
- Heat exchanger warranty yrs: Noritz NRC711-DV-NG 12 vs Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus 7
- Weight (lb): Noritz NRC711-DV-NG 41 vs Stiebel Eltron Tempra 36 Plus 17.6