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COMFORMATIC vs MAGEAIR: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical COMFORMATIC model beats 44% and a typical MAGEAIR model 14%. COMFORMATIC rates higher overall.

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COMFORMATIC

44%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Below average

4 models listed

MAGEAIR

14%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well below 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°FCOMFORMATIC: Beats 37%MAGEAIR: Beats 22%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FCOMFORMATIC: Beats 64%MAGEAIR: Beats 16%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2COMFORMATIC: Beats 42%MAGEAIR: Beats 3%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2COMFORMATIC: Beats 44%MAGEAIR: Beats 19%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2COMFORMATIC: Beats 39%MAGEAIR: Beats 9%

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

    COMFORMATIC
    50%
    MAGEAIR
    0%

  • Xcel CC

    COMFORMATIC
    50%
    MAGEAIR
    0%

  • CEE Advanced

    COMFORMATIC
    0%
    MAGEAIR
    0%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    COMFORMATIC
    50%
    MAGEAIR
    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?

COMFORMATIC

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from COMFORMATIC.

MAGEAIR

No ducted, 2.5–3 tons model from MAGEAIR.

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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