Giantex 28.5" Insert vs Tangkula 18" Insert
Giantex 28.5" Insert
Best for: An old wood or gas firebox you no longer burn and want to bring back to life
Last price we saw
$136
Score 6.3 out of 10
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Tangkula 18" Insert
Best for: An old wood or gas firebox you no longer burn and want to bring back to life
Last price we saw
$90
Score 6.5 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 Giantex 28.5" Insert is 5 inches wider (29 against 24 in).
- The Giantex 28.5" Insert has the stronger heater (1,500 W against 1,400 W).
- Flame colors: 3 on the Giantex 28.5" Insert, 9 on the Tangkula 18" Insert.
- On overall score the Tangkula 18" Insert comes out ahead (6.5 to 6.3).
| Giantex 28.5" Insert | Tangkula 18" Insert | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $136 | $90 |
| Type | Fireplace insert | Fireplace insert |
| Size | 28.5"W x 6"D x 21"H | 24"W x 5.2"D x 17.6"H |
| Heater | 1,500 W (5,118 BTU) | 1,400 W (4,777 BTU) |
| Heats up to | not published | 400 sq ft |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Flame without heat | Yes | Yes |
| Flame colors | 3 | 9 |
| Crackling sound | Yes | not published |
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Phone app | not published | not published |
| Timer | Up to 8 hours | not published |
| Fuel bed | Log set | Log set |
| Fits a TV up to | not published | not published |
| Safety listing | ETL | CSA |
| Overheat cut-off | Yes | Yes |
| Color / finish | not published | not published |
| Weight | 25.7 lb | 13 lb |
| Warranty | not published | not published |
| Score | 6.3 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |