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ABCOOLAIR vs MAGIC PAK: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical ABCOOLAIR model beats 58% and a typical MAGIC PAK model 11%. ABCOOLAIR rates higher overall.

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ABCOOLAIR

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

6 models listed

MAGIC PAK

11%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

6 models listed

Rating by ratingEach bar is the share of same-size, same-type heat pumps that a typical model beats, so the two brands compare fairly even if they make different sizes.
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FABCOOLAIR: Beats 52%MAGIC PAK: Beats 26%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FABCOOLAIR: Beats 29%MAGIC PAK: Beats 10%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2ABCOOLAIR: Beats 55%MAGIC PAK: Beats 2%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2ABCOOLAIR: Beats 51%MAGIC PAK: Beats 2%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2ABCOOLAIR: Beats 91%MAGIC PAK: Beats 15%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    ABCOOLAIR
    50%
    MAGIC PAK
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    ABCOOLAIR
    0%
    MAGIC PAK
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    ABCOOLAIR
    0%
    MAGIC PAK
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    ABCOOLAIR
    0%
    MAGIC PAK
    0%

All-around best, ductless up to 1.5 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ductless, Up to 1.5 tons (under 21,000 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

ABCOOLAIR

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from ABCOOLAIR.

MAGIC PAK

No ductless, up to 1.5 tons model from MAGIC PAK.

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

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