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ABCOOLAIR vs MAGIC PAK heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, ABCOOLAIR scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings. ABCOOLAIR has 6 outdoor models, MAGIC PAK has 6 outdoor models. ABCOOLAIR and MAGIC PAK have no QMID on file and are not ranked.

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Against comparable models

Each cell is the share of same-size, same-type models that the manufacturer’s typical model beats (50% is typical); the higher score is in bold. Raw medians are underneath for context: they depend on which sizes each one makes, so they are not compared.
ABCOOLAIR and MAGIC PAK on every ratingPeer scores, 0–100 · grey ticks: every ranked manufacturer · shaded: the middle half of each one’s modelsMeasured against models of the same size and duct type, ABCOOLAIR scores higher on 6 of the 6 ratings.
  • ABCOOLAIR
  • MAGIC PAK
  • Other ranked manufacturers
ABCOOLAIRMAGIC PAK

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingABCOOLAIRMAGIC PAK
Efficiency index58% (higher)median —11% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F52% (higher)median 2.0026% (higher)median 1.79
Capacity retention at 5°F29% (higher)median 50%10% (higher)median 48%
HSPF255% (higher)median 8.22% (higher)median 6.3
SEER251% (higher)median 15.62% (higher)median 11.9
EER291% (higher)median 12.515% (higher)median 10.3
Heating capacity at 5°F31% (higher)median 26,300 Btu/h15% (higher)median 9,200 Btu/h
Outdoor models66
AHRI certifications116

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardABCOOLAIRMAGIC PAK
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)50%3 models0%0 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)50%3 models0%0 models
CEE Advanced Tier (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
Xcel Energy Colorado cold-climate ASHP (2025)0%0 models0%0 models
DOE Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge0%0 models0%0 models
ENERGY STAR Cold Climate0%0 models0%0 models

Sizes and duct types offered

Models in each peer group, with the efficiency index of those models against the rest of the group.
Side by side, inside each size and duct typeShape: every model of the group · bars: each manufacturer’s middle half, median dot, 10th–90th line · 0 groups where both have models
  • ABCOOLAIR
  • MAGIC PAK
  • All models of the group
Ducted, up to 1.5 tons1.901,783 modelsDucted, 2 tons2.001,090 modelsDucted, 2.5–3 tons2.001,909 modelsDucted, 3.5–4.5 tons2.002,224 modelsDucted, 5 tons and up2.00321 modelsmedian

Raw ratings are only placed side by side within one size and duct type, where they are comparable.

Source: AHRI Directory · as of

Models per peer group · efficiency index within the group
Size and duct typeABCOOLAIRMAGIC PAK
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons4 · index 56%None
Ducted, 5 tons and up2 · index 63%None
Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNone3 · index 11%
Ducted, 2 tonsNone2 · index 6%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone1 · index 19%

Cold-climate and all-around picks, size class by size class

Each manufacturer’s best model on each board in every size and duct type, side by side; the higher score is in bold. Both scores are 0–100 against every model of that size class (the line on each bar is 50, the typical model there), so the two compare fairly even when they make different sizes.

Cold-climate picks

Best cold-climate pick per size and duct type (keeps at least 70% of its heat at 5°F). Qualifies when its capacity retention at 5°F (capacity at 5°F as a share of capacity at 47°F) is at least 70% and Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 are all rated. Score = the equal-weight mean of its peer percentiles on Capacity retention at 5°F, COP at 5°F, HSPF2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100), all from one certified pairing: in each duct type a model is sold in, its qualifying pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeABCOOLAIRCold-climate score, best modelMAGIC PAKCold-climate score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNo models in this size classNone on this board (0 of 3 models qualify)
Ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size classNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNo models in this size classNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 4 models qualify)No models in this size class
Ducted, 5 tons and upNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)No models in this size class

All-around best

Best all-around model per size and duct type. Score = 50% heating, the mean of its peer percentiles on COP at 5°F, Capacity retention at 5°F, HSPF2, plus 50% cooling, the mean of its peer percentiles on SEER2 and EER2 (share of the other models in its peer group it beats, 0–100). All five ratings are required; there is no minimum heat kept at 5°F. In each duct type a model is sold in, it is scored on its pairing of that type with the best score; equal scores (one decimal) go to the higher cold-climate score, then the higher heating capacity at 5°F.
Size and duct typeABCOOLAIRAll-around score, best modelMAGIC PAKAll-around score, best model
Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNo models in this size class14.7(50 is the typical model of its size class)MHP(3,5,7,10)-7-11-18*P3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216719252
Ducted, 2 tonsNo models in this size class7.6(50 is the typical model of its size class)MHP(5,7,10)-7-11-24*P2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216719253
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNo models in this size class18.8(50 is the typical model of its size class)MHP(5,7,10)-7-13-36*P1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216719255
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons63.9(50 is the typical model of its size class)GLZT7CA4810A*with ducted air handler AMVT60DP1300A4 of 4 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216369289No models in this size class
Ducted, 5 tons and up63.0(50 is the typical model of its size class)GLZS5BA6010A*with ducted air handler AMST60DU1300A2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216369253No models in this size class

All-around board, every manufacturer

Standout model on each rating

Each manufacturer’s model that beats the largest share of comparable models on the rating; the higher share is in bold.
Top model per rating by peer percentile, with its AHRI-certified value and peer group
RatingABCOOLAIRMAGIC PAK
COP at 5°Fbeats 54% · 2.00GLZS4BA6010A*Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 63% · 2.00MHP(3,5,7,10)-7-11-18*PDucted, up to 1.5 tons
Capacity retention at 5°Fbeats 50% · 53%GLZT7CA6010A*Ducted, 5 tons and upbeats 17% · 49%MHP(5,7,10)-7-13-36*PDucted, 2.5–3 tons
HSPF2beats 66% · 8.2GLZS5BA6010A*Ducted, 5 tons and upbeats 8% · 6.7MHP(5,7,10)-7-13-36*PDucted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2beats 67% · 17.2GLZT7CA4810A*Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 7% · 13.4MHP(5,7,10)-7-13-36*PDucted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 93% · 12.5GLZS4BA6010A*Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 30% · 11.0MHP(5,7,10)-7-13-36*PDucted, 2.5–3 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 54% · 31,000 Btu/hGLZT7CA6010A*Ducted, 5 tons and upbeats 38% · 8,100 Btu/hMHP(3,5,7,10)-7-11-18*PDucted, up to 1.5 tons

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