Touchstone Forte 40 vs Touchstone Sideline 50
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
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Touchstone Sideline 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
$549
Score 5.8 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 50 is 10 inches wider (50 against 40 in).
- Warranty: none we could find on the Touchstone Forte 40, 1 year on the Touchstone Sideline 50.
- On overall score the Touchstone Sideline 50 comes out ahead (5.8 to 5.6).
| Touchstone Forte 40 | Touchstone Sideline 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549 | $549 |
| Type | Wall-mount / recessed | Wall-mount / recessed |
| Size | 40"W x 5.1"D x 26.5"H | 50.4"W x 5.5"D x 21.5"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 | not published | not published |
| Crackling sound | Yes | not published |
| Remote control | Yes | not published |
| Phone app | Yes | 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 | not published |
| Overheat cut-off | not published | not published |
| Color / finish | not published | not published |
| Weight | 45 lb | 59 lb |
| Warranty | not published | 1 year |
| Score | 5.6 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |