Verdict
Head-to-head · Best Tankless Water Heaters

Rheem RTEX-24 vs Rinnai V75iN Gas Tankless

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Rheem RTEX-24 and Rinnai V75iN Gas Tankless score essentially the same (4.7 vs 4.7). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

Rheem RTEX-24
Ranked #2 in Best Tankless Water Heaters
Rheem RTEX-24
$485

The RTEX-24 is the cold-climate pick — Rheem's flagship that handles northern winter inlet temps better than competitors.

Strengths
  • 3,900+ reviews proving reliability
  • Excels in cold-inlet conditions (northern climates)
  • Self-modulating heating elements
Watch-outs
  • Slightly louder than Tempra under load
  • No advanced flow control
  • Smaller display
Rinnai V75iN Gas Tankless
Ranked #4 in Best Tankless Water Heaters
Rinnai V75iN Gas Tankless
$1,100

The V75iN is the gas tankless pick — Rinnai's whole-home unit for households with natural gas service.

Strengths
  • Natural gas — better for cold climates than electric
  • 7.5 GPM at 35°F rise
  • Wi-Fi via Rinnai Control-R
Watch-outs
  • Requires gas line + venting
  • Most expensive pick
  • Annual descaling needed

How they stack up

Rheem RTEX-24

Best for cold climates. Most user reviews. Cheaper than Tempra.

Rinnai V75iN Gas Tankless

Only gas pick. Highest flow at cold inlet. Wi-Fi.

Specs side-by-side

SpecRheem RTEX-24Rinnai V75iN Gas Tankless
TypeElectric whole-homeNatural gas
Power24 kW
Self-ModulatingYes
Reviews3,900+
Max GPM7.5
Wi-FiControl-R
InstallIndoor or outdoor
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