Electric fireplaces
Every unit here bundles a decorative flame effect with a heater, and the two work independently on all three — flame with no heat, heat with no flame, or both. None of these should be treated as a room's primary heat source unless the wattage and coverage figures say so explicitly, which none of the three do in full.
The Juskys 1800W is first for a straightforward freestanding stove with LED flame and WiFi/app control, no surround or cut-out required.
The KAMINIO Marlon Pro 50 is the flexible pick: Kaminio states it can stand freely, build into a surround, or mount to a wall, covering up to 30 m (98 ft)² and switching between 900 W and 1800 W heat settings.
The Dimplex XHD26 is the pick for a media-wall or chimney-breast renovation, where a flush, brand-name insert matters more than heat output. Its Optiflame LED effect draws just 7 W on its own, letting it run for ambience without the 1400 W heater switched on — the lowest heater output of the three, and Dimplex doesn’t publish a coverage figure for it.
Buy an insert-only unit without a surround already planned. The Dimplex needs a cut-out built or bought to its exact dimensions — the Juskys or Kaminio are the more forgiving choices if the housing doesn’t exist yet.
The main and openly stated use: a visual flame, possibly with no heating. The quality of the illusion comes from depth and movement, not from resolution.
The output of these appliances is that of a portable heater. It warms a room that is already tempered; it does not heat a house.
An electric insert occupies the opening with no flue and no sweeping. It is the use where it convinces most.
No fuel, no flue, no chimney fire risk: the appliance justifies itself by what it removes.
| What you want | What to look at | What will change nothing |
|---|---|---|
| A convincing flame | The optical method, seen in person | The heating output |
| Real top-up heat | Output and thermostat | How realistic the firebox looks |
| Summer use | A flame-only mode | The number of colors |
| A built-in fit | Clearances and air evacuation | The surround supplied |
An electric fire has neither flue nor combustion, so almost nothing to maintain. What degrades is optical and mechanical: dust on the mirror or screen, a fouled fan, light sources at the end of their life.
No real flame, but an electric heater with its rules.
1800 W · LED flame · WiFi/app control
A freestanding electric stove with a cast-iron-style black cabinet, LED flame effect, and a two-stage 900/1800 W heater controllable by app, WiFi, or infrared remote. The flame runs independently of the heater, with a 12/24 h timer and an adjustable target temperature.
Best for: A first electric stove for a living room corner where the flame effect matters as much as the heat, and app control is a genuine plus rather than a gimmick.
900/1800 W · up to 30 m (98 ft)² · stand, built-in or wall
A 3-in-1 electric fireplace KAMINIO rates to heat rooms up to 30 m (98 ft)², fitted as a freestanding stove, built into a wall recess, or wall-mounted, with mounting hardware included for all three. A 3D LED flame effect with 12 colors and 5 brightness levels runs independently of the 900/1800 W heater, controlled by remote with a thermostat set between 16 and 28 °C (82 °F).
Best for: A living-room feature wall where the fireplace needs to work equally well recessed into cabinetry now and free-standing later if the room is rearranged.
1400 W · Optiflame LED · built-in insert, 7 W flame-only
A built-in insert — not freestanding — designed to fit into a custom surround, media wall cut-out, or existing chimney breast. Dimplex's Optiflame LED technology drives the flame effect, with an optional 1400 W heater that switches on separately; the flame alone draws just 7 W, letting it run continuously without the heater.
Best for: A media-wall or chimney-breast renovation where a flush, brand-name insert matters more than heat output, and the surround is being built to size around the unit.
None of the three publish a room-coverage figure for their heating element, and none present themselves as a primary heat source. Treat the heater as a supplement to existing heating, and check a dedicated space heater or convector guide if the room's main heat source is the actual goal.
The Juskys and Kaminio are both freestanding or flexible-fit designs — the Kaminio explicitly offers stand, built-in or wall mounting. The Dimplex is insert-only and needs a surround, media wall cut-out or chimney breast opening built to its dimensions before it can go in.
In flame-only mode, very little. In heating mode it uses exactly what an electric radiator of the same output would.
No, there is neither combustion nor smoke. That is precisely the point of the format, and it removes the obligations attached to fuel-burning appliances.
Yes, respecting clearances and using a dedicated socket. Fan noise in heating mode is the point to check before putting one there.
Far less than in the photographs, which are taken in low light. That is why it is worth judging the appliance lit in a lit room.
Like any heater, it goes off when you leave the home. In flame-only mode the risk is low, but the rule is the same as for a radiator.
They produce a fine mist that largely falls back inside the appliance. The effect on room humidity is real but modest, and it brings a reservoir to maintain.
Suits: A first electric stove for a living room corner where the flame effect matters as much as the heat, and app control is a genuine plus rather than a gimmick.
Strongest point: Flame effect runs on its own, with no heater draw — useful for year-round ambience
Weakest point: Juskys does not publish a room-coverage figure in square meters for the heater — only the wattage
Suits: A living-room feature wall where the fireplace needs to work equally well recessed into cabinetry now and free-standing later if the room is rearranged.
Strongest point: Genuinely fits three ways — freestanding, recessed into a wall, or wall-mounted — with the brackets for each included rather than sold separately
Weakest point: At 127 cm (50 in) wide and 20.7 kg (45.6 lb), the built-in route needs a wall recess sized in advance — this is not a drop-in retrofit for an existing opening built for a different unit
Suits: A media-wall or chimney-breast renovation where a flush, brand-name insert matters more than heat output, and the surround is being built to size around the unit.
Strongest point: Sold directly by Amazon on every confirmed market (not just third-party), which the other three fireplaces in this comparison are not
Weakest point: Insert only — there is no freestanding or wall-surface-mount option; a surround or recess has to exist or be built for it
Filters and spares from the same aisle, at the price we read. Confirm the fit against the unit you pick before ordering: it turns on the size and the part number, both of which the product page gives.
The units on this page are drawn from the catalog of this site. Figures are the ones the maker publishes and the ones on the Amazon listing; prices are what Keepa recorded on the date shown, and neither stands still. The order follows declared figures, the weight of stated strengths against stated limits, and price. Nothing on this site has been run in person, and no page here pretends otherwise.
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