Dimplex IgniteXL 74" vs Touchstone Sideline Elite 72
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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Touchstone Sideline Elite 72
Best for: A living room or bedroom wall where you want a long, low flame and no floor space lost
Last price we saw
$1,599
Score 6.8 out of 10
Prices move a lot, and most fireplaces go on sale in November and again after New Year. The store shows the current price. We may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. More on that.
Our verdict
- The Dimplex IgniteXL 74" is 3 inches wider (74 against 72 in).
- On overall score the Touchstone Sideline Elite 72 comes out ahead (6.8 to 3.8).
| Dimplex IgniteXL 74" | Touchstone Sideline Elite 72 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,413 | $1,599 |
| Type | Wall-mount / recessed | Wall-mount / recessed |
| Size | 74.3"W x 5.9"D x 15.6"H | 71.8"W x 5.5"D x 19.3"H |
| Heater | 1,500 W (5,118 BTU) | 1,500 W (5,118 BTU) |
| Heats up to | 1,000 sq ft | not published |
| Thermostat | not published | Yes |
| Flame without heat | not published | not published |
| Flame colors | not published | 6 |
| Crackling sound | not published | not published |
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Phone app | not published | Yes |
| Timer | not published | not published |
| Fuel bed | not published | 10 media colors |
| Fits a TV up to | not published | not published |
| Safety listing | not published | not published |
| Overheat cut-off | not published | not published |
| Color / finish | not published | not published |
| Weight | 103 lb | 100 lb |
| Warranty | not published | not published |
| Score | 3.8 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |