ELEMENT EHWR08BEvsVissani VAW08V1AWTS
Side-by-side air conditioner comparison
ELEMENT EHWR08BE
Cooling Capacity
8000BTU/hr
CEER
15BTU/Wh
Voltage
115V
Weight
44.1lb
Vissani VAW08V1AWTS
Cooling Capacity
7800BTU/hr
CEER
13.70BTU/Wh
Voltage
115V
Weight
33.1lb
Key differences
ELEMENT EHWR08BE is 9% more efficient at 15.00 BTU/Wh versus 13.70 BTU/Wh for the Vissani VAW08V1AWTS. The ELEMENT EHWR08BE is larger at 8000 BTU/hr versus 7800 BTU/hr.
Performance
| Spec | ELEMENT | Vissani |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Capacity(BTU/hr) | 8000 | 7800 |
| CEER(BTU/Wh) | 15 | 13.70 |
| Variable Speed Compressor | Yes | Yes |
| Heating Mode | No | No |
Electrical
| Spec | ELEMENT | Vissani |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage(V) | 115 | 115 |
Dimensions
| Spec | ELEMENT | Vissani |
|---|---|---|
| Width(in) | 18.6 | 16 |
| Height(in) | 13.5 | 12.1 |
| Depth(in) | 19.6 | 13.3 |
| Weight(lb) | 44.1 | 33.1 |
Installation
| Spec | ELEMENT | Vissani |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Window | Window |
| Product Class | 3. Without reverse cycle, with louvered sides, and 8, 000 to 13, 999 Btu/h | 2. Without reverse cycle, with louvered sides, and 6, 000 to 7, 999 Btu/h |
| Mounting Type | Does Not Straddle Window or Windowsill | Does Not Straddle Window or Windowsill |
| Support Bracket | No | No |
| Casement Window | None | None |
Refrigerant
| Spec | ELEMENT | Vissani |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-32 | R-32 |
| GWP Rating | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) | R-32 (GWP:675 | Lower GWP) |