Electactic 43" Corner Mantel vs Real Flame Crawford Slim 48"

Electactic 43" Corner Mantel
Best for: A room without a chimney that should still look like it has a real fireplace
Last price we saw
$346
Score 4.0 out of 10
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Real Flame Crawford Slim 48"
Best for: A room without a chimney that should still look like it has a real fireplace
Last price we saw
$644
Score 6.3 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 Real Flame Crawford Slim 48" is 4 inches wider (48 against 43 in).
- Warranty: none we could find on the Electactic 43" Corner Mantel, 1 year on the Real Flame Crawford Slim 48".
- On overall score the Real Flame Crawford Slim 48" comes out ahead (6.3 to 4.0).
| Electactic 43" Corner Mantel | Real Flame Crawford Slim 48" | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $346 | $644 |
| Type | Mantel package | Mantel package |
| Size | 43.3"W x 13.7"D x 39.6"H | 47.5"W x 9.5"D x 42"H |
| Heater | 1,500 W (5,118 BTU) | 1,500 W (5,118 BTU) |
| Heats up to | 400 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 | Yes | not published |
| Color / finish | not published | not published |
| Weight | 65 lb | 29.5 lb |
| Warranty | not published | 1 year |
| Score | 4.0 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |