AKIUDEX 27kW Tankless Electric Water Heater vs Eccotemp SHiE-27 Tankless Water Heater

Both are 27kW electric tankless units, but they solve different problems. The Eccotemp SHiE-27 is the more capable product: its Tuner feature lets it run on smaller breaker setups, it delivers 4.5 GPM, and the app adds scheduling, diagnostics and voice control. The AKIUDEX is a simpler point-of-use unit with a touchscreen and child lock, better suited to a single bathroom or kitchen sink where a full 27kW circuit is already available. Owners rate the Eccotemp highly, though its smart electronics add complexity the AKIUDEX avoids.

• Choose the AKIUDEX if you want a straightforward point-of-use heater for one bathroom or kitchen and already have the heavy wiring a 27kW unit needs.
• Choose the Eccotemp SHiE-27 if your electrical panel is limited, you want app and voice control, or you need to feed several fixtures at once.