ELEMENT EHWR08BEvsHOUSE KOBO KOBOGJC08BU
Side-by-side air conditioner comparison
ELEMENT EHWR08BE
Cooling Capacity
8000BTU/hr
CEER
15BTU/Wh
Voltage
115V
Weight
44.1lb
HOUSE KOBO KOBOGJC08BU
Cooling Capacity
8100BTU/hr
CEER
15.50BTU/Wh
Voltage
115V
Weight
60.6lb
Key differences
HOUSE KOBO KOBOGJC08BU is 3% more efficient at 15.50 BTU/Wh versus 15.00 BTU/Wh for the ELEMENT EHWR08BE. The HOUSE KOBO KOBOGJC08BU is larger at 8100 BTU/hr versus 8000 BTU/hr. Overall, the HOUSE KOBO KOBOGJC08BU sits higher in the category, ranking above 81% of certified room air conditioners.
Performance
| Spec | ELEMENT | HOUSE KOBO |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity(BTU/hr) | 8000 | 8100 |
| CEER(BTU/Wh) | 15 | 15.50 |
| Variable Speed Compressor | Yes | Yes |
| Heating Mode | No | No |
Electrical
| Spec | ELEMENT | HOUSE KOBO |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage(V) | 115 | 115 |
Dimensions
| Spec | ELEMENT | HOUSE KOBO |
|---|---|---|
| Width(in) | 18.6 | 21 |
| Height(in) | 13.5 | 13 |
| Depth(in) | 19.6 | 18 |
| Weight(lb) | 44.1 | 60.6 |
Installation
| Spec | ELEMENT | HOUSE KOBO |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Window | Window |
| Product Class | 3. Without reverse cycle, with louvered sides, and 8, 000 to 13, 999 Btu/h | 3. Without reverse cycle, with louvered sides, and 8, 000 to 13, 999 Btu/h |
| Mounting Type | Does Not Straddle Window or Windowsill | Straddles Window |
| Support Bracket | No | Yes |
| Casement Window | None | None |
Refrigerant
| Spec | ELEMENT | HOUSE KOBO |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-32 | R-32 |
| GWP Rating | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |