Dimplex IgniteXL 74" vs Real Flame Alcott 75"

Dimplex IgniteXL 74"

Best for: A living room or bedroom wall where you want a long, low flame and no floor space lost

Last price we saw

$3,413

Score 3.8 out of 10

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Real Flame Alcott 75"

Best for: A room without a chimney that should still look like it has a real fireplace

Last price we saw

$1,761

Score 6.3 out of 10

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Our verdict

These are different kinds of fireplace: the Dimplex IgniteXL 74" is a wall-mount / recessed, the Real Flame Alcott 75" a mantel package.
Warranty: none we could find on the Dimplex IgniteXL 74", 1 year on the Real Flame Alcott 75".
On overall score the Real Flame Alcott 75" comes out ahead (6.3 to 3.8).

	Dimplex IgniteXL 74"	Real Flame Alcott 75"
Price	$3,413	$1,761
Type	Wall-mount / recessed	Mantel package
Size	74.3"W x 5.9"D x 15.6"H	74.8"W x 15.8"D x 45.8"H
Heater	1,500 W (5,118 BTU)	1,500 W (5,118 BTU)
Heats up to	1,000 sq ft	1,000 sq ft
Thermostat	not published	Yes
Flame without heat	not published	not published
Flame colors	not published	not published
Crackling sound	not published	Yes
Remote control	Yes	Yes
Phone app	not published	not published
Timer	not published	not published
Fuel bed	not published	not published
Fits a TV up to	not published	not published
Safety listing	not published	CSA
Overheat cut-off	not published	not published
Color / finish	not published	not published
Weight	103 lb	not published
Warranty	not published	1 year
Score	3.8 / 10	6.3 / 10