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Rinnai RU199iN vs Navien NPE-240A2

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Navien NPE-240A2 is cheaper at $2099. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Rinnai RU199iN or Navien NPE-240A2?

The Rinnai RU199iN wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Full spec sheet

✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Rinnai RU199iN Navien NPE-240A2
US price — $2099
BrandRinnaiNavien
Released——
Fuel type natural-gas natural-gas
Max flow rate (gpm) 11 11.2
Max btu per hour 199000 199900
Power input (kW) — —
Uniform energy factor 0.95 0.95
Condensing type condensing condensing
Min activation flow (gpm) — 0.5
Vent type — pvc
Max temp (°F) — —
Heat exchanger warranty yrs 15 15
Wi-Fi enabled No No
Weight (lb) 64 77

Sources — Rinnai RU199iN: rinnai.us (verified 2026-07-11). Navien NPE-240A2: navieninc.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Rinnai RU199iN and Navien NPE-240A2?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max flow rate (gpm): Rinnai RU199iN 11 vs Navien NPE-240A2 11.2
  • Max btu per hour: Rinnai RU199iN 199000 vs Navien NPE-240A2 199900
  • Weight (lb): Rinnai RU199iN 64 vs Navien NPE-240A2 77

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