Dr. Infrared Portable Fireplace vs R.W.FLAME 50" Recessed
Dr. Infrared Portable Fireplace
Best for: Heating one room cheaply while the furnace stays turned down
Last price we saw
$199
Score 6.0 out of 10
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R.W.FLAME 50" Recessed
Best for: A living room or bedroom wall where you want a long, low flame and no floor space lost
Last price we saw
$207
Score 4.5 out of 10
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Our verdict
- These are different kinds of fireplace: the Dr. Infrared Portable Fireplace is a portable heater, the R.W.FLAME 50" Recessed a wall-mount / recessed.
- On overall score the Dr. Infrared Portable Fireplace comes out ahead (6.0 to 4.5).
| Dr. Infrared Portable Fireplace | R.W.FLAME 50" Recessed | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $207 |
| Type | Portable heater | Wall-mount / recessed |
| Size | not published | 50"W x 3.9"D x 18.1"H |
| Heater | 1,500 W (5,118 BTU) | 1,500 W (5,118 BTU) |
| Heats up to | not published | 400 sq ft |
| Thermostat | Yes | not published |
| Flame without heat | not published | not published |
| Flame colors | not published | not published |
| Crackling sound | not published | not published |
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Phone app | not published | not published |
| Timer | Up to 12 hours | not published |
| Fuel bed | not published | Crystal or log set |
| Fits a TV up to | not published | not published |
| Safety listing | ETL | ETL |
| Overheat cut-off | Yes | not published |
| Color / finish | not published | not published |
| Weight | 19.4 lb | 46.9 lb |
| Warranty | not published | not published |
| Score | 6.0 / 10 | 4.5 / 10 |