Touchstone Chesmont 50 vs Touchstone Sideline Elite 72
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 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
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 Sideline Elite 72 is 22 inches wider (72 against 50 in).
- Warranty: 1 year on the Touchstone Chesmont 50, none we could find on the Touchstone Sideline Elite 72.
- On overall score the Touchstone Chesmont 50 comes out ahead (7.0 to 6.8).
| Touchstone Chesmont 50 | Touchstone Sideline Elite 72 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $1,599 |
| Type | Wall-mount / recessed | Wall-mount / recessed |
| Size | 50"W x 7.1"D x 20.4"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 | not published | not published |
| Thermostat | not published | Yes |
| Flame without heat | not published | not published |
| Flame colors | 6 | 6 |
| Crackling sound | not published | not published |
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Phone app | Yes | Yes |
| Timer | not published | not published |
| Fuel bed | 10 media colors | 10 media colors |
| 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 | 100 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | not published |
| Score | 7.0 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |