Real Flame Alcott 75" vs Touchstone Sideline Elite 72
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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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
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Our verdict
- These are different kinds of fireplace: the Real Flame Alcott 75" is a mantel package, the Touchstone Sideline Elite 72 a wall-mount / recessed.
- The Real Flame Alcott 75" is 3 inches wider (75 against 72 in).
- Warranty: 1 year on the Real Flame Alcott 75", none we could find on the Touchstone Sideline Elite 72.
- On overall score the Touchstone Sideline Elite 72 comes out ahead (6.8 to 6.3).
| Real Flame Alcott 75" | Touchstone Sideline Elite 72 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,761 | $1,599 |
| Type | Mantel package | Wall-mount / recessed |
| Size | 74.8"W x 15.8"D x 45.8"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 | Yes | Yes |
| Flame without heat | not published | not published |
| Flame colors | not published | 6 |
| Crackling sound | Yes | 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 | CSA | not published |
| Overheat cut-off | not published | not published |
| Color / finish | not published | not published |
| Weight | not published | 100 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | not published |
| Score | 6.3 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |