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Coast Air vs MAGIC PAK: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical Coast Air model beats 67% and a typical MAGIC PAK model 11%. Coast Air rates higher overall.

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Coast Air

67%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

4 models listed

MAGIC PAK

11%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below average

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°FCoast Air: Beats 76%MAGIC PAK: Beats 26%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCoast Air: Beats 29%MAGIC PAK: Beats 10%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2Coast Air: Beats 75%MAGIC PAK: Beats 2%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2Coast Air: Beats 72%MAGIC PAK: Beats 2%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2Coast Air: Beats 75%MAGIC PAK: Beats 15%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Rebate standards

Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.
  • CEE 2025

    Coast Air
    100%
    MAGIC PAK
    0%
  • Xcel CC

    Coast Air
    75%
    MAGIC PAK
    0%
  • CEE Advanced

    Coast Air
    0%
    MAGIC PAK
    0%
  • ENERGY STAR CC

    Coast Air
    75%
    MAGIC PAK
    0%

All-around best, ductless 3.5–4.5 tons

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

Coast Air

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from Coast Air.

MAGIC PAK

No ductless, 3.5–4.5 tons model from MAGIC PAK.

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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