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BADGER vs COOL-MAGIC: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical BADGER model beats 24% and a typical COOL-MAGIC model 46%. COOL-MAGIC rates higher overall.

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BADGER

24%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below 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°FBADGER: Beats 77%COOL-MAGIC: Beats 75%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBADGER: Beats 15%COOL-MAGIC: Beats 14%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BADGER: Beats 23%COOL-MAGIC: Beats 28%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BADGER: Beats 14%COOL-MAGIC: Beats 32%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BADGER: Beats 5%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

    BADGER
    0%
    COOL-MAGIC
    50%

  • Xcel CC

    BADGER
    25%
    COOL-MAGIC
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    BADGER
    0%
    COOL-MAGIC
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BADGER
    0%
    COOL-MAGIC
    0%

Top cold-climate picks, ducted 3.5–4.5 tons

Only units that keep at least 70% of their heat at 5°F, ranked on heat kept, efficiency at 5°F and seasonal efficiency (HSPF2), against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons (39,000–56,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

BADGER

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons model from BADGER.

COOL-MAGIC

No ducted, 3.5–4.5 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.

Next steps

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