Alternatives to the Touchstone Sideline 50
We last saw the Touchstone Sideline 50 at $549. These 5 models are the closest in type, width and price. We sort them by how close they are, not by commission.
| Touchstone Sideline 50 | Touchstone Forte 40 | Touchstone Chesmont 50 | EUHOMY 72" Recessed | Real Flame Crawford Slim 48" | R.W.FLAME 60" Recessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $549 | $549 | $999 | $306 | $644 | $255 |
| Size | 50.4"W x 5.5"D x 21.5"H | 40"W x 5.1"D x 26.5"H | 50"W x 7.1"D x 20.4"H | 72"W x 4.1"D x 17"H | 47.5"W x 9.5"D x 42"H | 60"W x 3.9"D x 18.1"H |
| Type | Wall-mount / recessed | Wall-mount / recessed | Wall-mount / recessed | Wall-mount / recessed | Mantel package | Wall-mount / recessed |
| Heater | 1,500 W | 1,500 W | 1,500 W | 1,500 W | 1,500 W | 1,500 W |
| Thermostat | not published | not published | not published | not published | Yes | not published |
| Flame colors | not published | not published | 6 | 12 | not published | not published |
| Warranty | 1 yr | not published | 1 yr | not published | 1 yr | not published |
| Score | 5.8 / 10 | 5.6 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 | 6.0 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |
Touchstone Forte 40
about the same price, 10 in narrower, app control
The Touchstone Forte 40 is a wall-mount fireplace, 40 in wide, with a 1,500 W heater. It comes with phone app control and a crackling sound. Amazon pools the ratings of every size in this listing, so the review count covers all of them.
Best for: A living room or bedroom wall where you want a long, low flame and no floor space lost
Touchstone Chesmont 50
$450 more, app control, higher score
The Touchstone Chesmont 50 is a wall-mount fireplace, 50 in wide, with a 1,500 W heater. It comes with 6 flame colors and phone app control.
Best for: A living room or bedroom wall where you want a long, low flame and no floor space lost
EUHOMY 72" Recessed
$243 cheaper, 22 in wider, higher score
The EUHOMY 72" Recessed is a wall-mount fireplace, 72 in wide, with a 1,500 W heater that the maker says warms up to 400 sq ft. It comes with 12 flame colors and a 8-hour timer. It carries an ETL safety listing. Amazon pools the ratings of every size in this listing, so the review count covers all of them.
Best for: A living room or bedroom wall where you want a long, low flame and no floor space lost
Real Flame Crawford Slim 48"
$95 more, mantel package, has a thermostat
The Real Flame Crawford Slim 48" is a mantel fireplace, 47.5 in wide, with a 1,500 W heater that the maker says warms up to 1,000 sq ft. It comes with a thermostat and a crackling sound. It carries a CSA safety listing.
Best for: A room without a chimney that should still look like it has a real fireplace
R.W.FLAME 60" Recessed
$294 cheaper, 10 in wider
The R.W.FLAME 60" Recessed is a wall-mount fireplace, 60 in wide, with a 1,500 W heater that the maker says warms up to 400 sq ft. The listing keeps the extras simple. It carries an ETL safety listing. Amazon pools the ratings of every size in this listing, so the review count covers all of them.
Best for: A living room or bedroom wall where you want a long, low flame and no floor space lost
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The alternatives at a glance
40 in of flame for the wall
50 in of flame for the wall
72 in of flame for the wall
A full mantel, 47.5 in wide
60 in of flame for the wall