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BOSTON AC vs MAGIC PAK: heat pump ratings compared

One of these brands has too few models with every rating for an overall score; see each rating below.

Covers older R-410A heat pumps, no longer installed new. See models sold today · Updated

BOSTON AC

56%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

6 models listed

MAGIC PAK

—

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Not enough rated models

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°FBOSTON AC: Beats 55%MAGIC PAK: Not rated
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FBOSTON AC: Beats 52%MAGIC PAK: Not rated
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2BOSTON AC: Beats 45%MAGIC PAK: Beats 2%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2BOSTON AC: Beats 65%MAGIC PAK: Beats 2%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2BOSTON AC: Beats 59%MAGIC PAK: Beats 16%

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

    BOSTON AC
    100%
    MAGIC PAK
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    BOSTON AC
    83%
    MAGIC PAK
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    BOSTON AC
    0%
    MAGIC PAK
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    BOSTON AC
    0%
    MAGIC PAK
    0%

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

BOSTON AC

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from BOSTON AC.

MAGIC PAK

None of MAGIC PAK’s ducted, 2.5–3 tons models qualifies.

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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