Touchstone Chesmont 50 vs Touchstone Forte 40
Touchstone Chesmont 50
Best for: A living room or bedroom wall where you want a long, low flame and no floor space lost
Last price we saw
$999
Score 7.0 out of 10
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Touchstone Forte 40
Best for: A living room or bedroom wall where you want a long, low flame and no floor space lost
Last price we saw
$549
Score 5.6 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 Touchstone Chesmont 50 is 10 inches wider (50 against 40 in).
- Warranty: 1 year on the Touchstone Chesmont 50, none we could find on the Touchstone Forte 40.
- On overall score the Touchstone Chesmont 50 comes out ahead (7.0 to 5.6).
| Touchstone Chesmont 50 | Touchstone Forte 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $549 |
| Type | Wall-mount / recessed | Wall-mount / recessed |
| Size | 50"W x 7.1"D x 20.4"H | 40"W x 5.1"D x 26.5"H |
| Heater | 1,500 W (5,118 BTU) | 1,500 W (5,118 BTU) |
| Heats up to | not published | not published |
| Thermostat | not published | not published |
| Flame without heat | not published | not published |
| Flame colors | 6 | not published |
| Crackling sound | not published | Yes |
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Phone app | Yes | Yes |
| Timer | not published | not published |
| Fuel bed | 10 media colors | not published |
| 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 | 62 lb | 45 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | not published |
| Score | 7.0 / 10 | 5.6 / 10 |