State is the Lowe\'s primary water heater brand; Rheem is the Home Depot primary water heater brand. Different distribution channels, similar value positioning. Both manufactured to high volume; both backed by major US corporate.
Tank comparison
| State ProLine 50-gal Gas | Rheem Performance Plus 50-gal Gas | |
|---|---|---|
| Tank warranty | 6 years | 9 years |
| UEF | 0.62 | 0.62 |
| Typical price | $749-949 | $849-1,049 |
| Retailer | Lowe\'s | Home Depot |
Rheem Performance Plus offers longer warranty (9-year vs 6-year) at slightly higher price. For warranty-focused buyers, Rheem wins at Home Depot.
Premier Hybrid vs ProTerra heat pump
| State Premier Hybrid HPX-66 | Rheem ProTerra 65-gal | |
|---|---|---|
| Tank warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| UEF | 3.45 | 4.0+ |
| EcoNet Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Typical price | $1,849-2,249 | $1,899-2,299 |
Rheem ProTerra has higher UEF (4.0+ vs 3.45) and Wi-Fi integration via EcoNet. State Premier Hybrid is cheaper if you don\'t need Wi-Fi.
When State wins
- Lowe\'s shopper (State is the brand there)
- Premier Hybrid at lower price than ProTerra (similar warranty)
- Value-priority gas/electric tank
When Rheem wins
- Home Depot shopper (Rheem dominates HD)
- Longer Performance Plus warranty (9-year vs State 6-year)
- Heat pump with Wi-Fi integration (ProTerra + EcoNet)
- Tankless (Rheem RTGH; State doesn\'t make tankless)
Bottom line
The choice often comes down to which big-box you prefer. For tank warranty-focused buyers, Rheem Performance Plus at Home Depot offers longer warranty at similar price. For heat pump with rebates, both work — State Premier Hybrid slightly cheaper.