Alternatives to the Touchstone Sideline Elite 72
We last saw the Touchstone Sideline Elite 72 at $1,599. These 5 models are the closest in type, width and price. We sort them by how close they are, not by commission.
| Touchstone Sideline Elite 72 | Touchstone Chesmont 50 | Dimplex IgniteXL 74" | Real Flame Alcott 75" | Touchstone Sideline 50 | Touchstone Forte 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,599 | $999 | $3,413 | $1,761 | $549 | $549 |
| Size | 71.8"W x 5.5"D x 19.3"H | 50"W x 7.1"D x 20.4"H | 74.3"W x 5.9"D x 15.6"H | 74.8"W x 15.8"D x 45.8"H | 50.4"W x 5.5"D x 21.5"H | 40"W x 5.1"D x 26.5"H |
| Type | Wall-mount / recessed | Wall-mount / recessed | Wall-mount / recessed | Mantel package | Wall-mount / recessed | Wall-mount / recessed |
| Heater | 1,500 W | 1,500 W | 1,500 W | 1,500 W | 1,500 W | 1,500 W |
| Thermostat | Yes | not published | not published | Yes | not published | not published |
| Flame colors | 6 | 6 | not published | not published | not published | not published |
| Warranty | not published | 1 yr | not published | 1 yr | 1 yr | not published |
| Score | 6.8 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 | 3.8 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 | 5.6 / 10 |
Touchstone Chesmont 50
$600 cheaper, 22 in narrower, 1-year warranty
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
Dimplex IgniteXL 74"
$1,814 more
The Dimplex IgniteXL 74" is a wall-mount fireplace, 74.25 in wide, with a 1,500 W heater that the maker says warms up to 1,000 sq ft. The listing keeps the extras simple.
Best for: A living room or bedroom wall where you want a long, low flame and no floor space lost
Real Flame Alcott 75"
$162 more, mantel package, 1-year warranty
The Real Flame Alcott 75" is a mantel fireplace, 74.75 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
Touchstone Sideline 50
$1,050 cheaper, 21 in narrower, 1-year warranty
The Touchstone Sideline 50 is a wall-mount fireplace, 50.4 in wide, with a 1,500 W heater. The listing keeps the extras simple. 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 Forte 40
$1,050 cheaper, 32 in narrower
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
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The alternatives at a glance
50 in of flame for the wall
74.25 in of flame for the wall
A full mantel, 74.75 in wide
50.4 in of flame for the wall
40 in of flame for the wall