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Champion Evcon Guardian vs MAGIC PAK heat pumps

Measured against models of the same size and duct type, Champion Evcon Guardian scores higher on 3 of the 6 ratings. Champion Evcon Guardian has 6 outdoor models, MAGIC PAK has 6 outdoor models. Champion Evcon Guardian 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.
Champion Evcon Guardian 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, Champion Evcon Guardian scores higher on 3 of the 6 ratings.
  • Champion Evcon Guardian
  • MAGIC PAK
  • Other ranked manufacturers
Champion…MAGIC PAK

Source: AHRI Directory, NEEP · as of

Average peer percentile, raw median and rank among ranked manufacturers
RatingChampion Evcon GuardianMAGIC PAK
Efficiency index17% (higher)median —11% (higher)median —
COP at 5°F20%median 1.7226%median 1.79
Capacity retention at 5°F10%median 42%10%median 48%
HSPF28% (higher)median 6.72% (higher)median 6.3
SEER27% (higher)median 13.42% (higher)median 11.9
EER236% (higher)median 11.015% (higher)median 10.3
Heating capacity at 5°F11%median 14,550 Btu/h15%median 9,200 Btu/h
Outdoor models66
AHRI certifications66

Share of models meeting each standard

Percent of each manufacturer’s models with a qualifying certification
StandardChampion Evcon GuardianMAGIC PAK
CEE 2025 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)0%0 models0%0 models
CEE 2026 Tier 1 (Split ASHP)0%0 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 · 2 groups where both have models
  • Champion Evcon Guardian
  • 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 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 typeChampion Evcon GuardianMAGIC PAK
Ducted, 2 tons1 · index 11%2 · index 6%
Ducted, 2.5–3 tons2 · index 15%1 · index 19%
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons3 · index 21%None
Ducted, up to 1.5 tonsNone3 · index 11%

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 typeChampion Evcon GuardianCold-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 tonsNone on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)
Ducted, 2.5–3 tonsNone on this board (0 of 2 models qualify)None on this board (0 of 1 models qualify)
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tonsNone on this board (0 of 3 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 typeChampion Evcon GuardianAll-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 tons10.5(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)PL3C24N00S21A1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 2186946127.6(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 tons15.5(50 is the typical model of its size class)PL3C30N00S21A2 of 2 models have all five ratings · AHRI 21869461318.8(50 is the typical model of its size class) (higher)MHP(5,7,10)-7-13-36*P1 of 1 models have all five ratings · AHRI 216719255
Ducted, 3.5–4.5 tons26.1(50 is the typical model of its size class)PL3C60N00S21A3 of 3 models have all five ratings · AHRI 218694617No 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
RatingChampion Evcon GuardianMAGIC PAK
COP at 5°Fbeats 54% · 2.00PL3C60N00S21ADucted, 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 16% · 45%PL3C60N00S21ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 17% · 49%MHP(5,7,10)-7-13-36*PDucted, 2.5–3 tons
HSPF2beats 8% · 6.7PL3C42N00S21ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 8% · 6.7MHP(5,7,10)-7-13-36*PDucted, 2.5–3 tons
SEER2beats 8% · 13.4PL3C42N00S21ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 7% · 13.4MHP(5,7,10)-7-13-36*PDucted, 2.5–3 tons
EER2beats 40% · 11.0PL3C42N00S21ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 30% · 11.0MHP(5,7,10)-7-13-36*PDucted, 2.5–3 tons
Heating capacity at 5°Fbeats 23% · 24,400 Btu/hPL3C60N00S21ADucted, 3.5–4.5 tonsbeats 38% · 8,100 Btu/hMHP(3,5,7,10)-7-11-18*PDucted, up to 1.5 tons

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