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AOKOL vs COOL-MAGIC: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical AOKOL model beats 58% and a typical COOL-MAGIC model 46%. AOKOL rates higher overall.

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AOKOL

58%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

4 models listed

COOL-MAGIC

46%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

About average

4 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°FAOKOL: Beats 52%COOL-MAGIC: Beats 75%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FAOKOL: Beats 41%COOL-MAGIC: Beats 14%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2AOKOL: Beats 65%COOL-MAGIC: Beats 28%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2AOKOL: Beats 77%COOL-MAGIC: Beats 32%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2AOKOL: Beats 49%COOL-MAGIC: Beats 32%

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

    AOKOL
    100%
    COOL-MAGIC
    50%

  • Xcel CC

    AOKOL
    100%
    COOL-MAGIC
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    AOKOL
    0%
    COOL-MAGIC
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    AOKOL
    100%
    COOL-MAGIC
    0%

All-around best, ducted 2.5–3 tons

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

Showing Ducted, 2.5–3 tons (27,000–38,999 Btu/h cooling), the most-listed ducted size. Pick yours above. What size is my system?

AOKOL

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from AOKOL.

COOL-MAGIC

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from COOL-MAGIC.

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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