Xbeauty 50" Recessed
50 in of flame for the wall
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Is the Xbeauty 50" Recessed any good?
With 6.0 out of 10, the Xbeauty 50" Recessed ranks 12 of 47 in our comparison. Strengths: 4.6 out of 5 from 2,204 Amazon ratings, Runs the flames without heat, so you can use it in summer. Weakness: No written warranty on the Amazon listing. Best for: A living room or bedroom wall where you want a long, low flame and no floor space lost.
In short
The Xbeauty 50" Recessed is a wall-mount fireplace, 50 in wide, with a 1,500 W heater that the maker says warms up to 400 sq ft. The listing keeps the extras simple. It carries an ETL safety listing.
Best for: A living room or bedroom wall where you want a long, low flame and no floor space lost
What we like
- 4.6 out of 5 from 2,204 Amazon ratings
- Runs the flames without heat, so you can use it in summer
- Shuts off on its own if it overheats
- Only 3.86 in deep, fits a standard 2x4 wall when recessed
What we don't
- No written warranty on the Amazon listing
- No thermostat published, the heater runs on high or low
- Uses a full 15 A outlet on high, keep other heavy loads off that circuit
Specifications
| Type | Wall-mount / recessed |
|---|---|
| Size | 50"W x 3.9"D x 18.1"H |
| Heater | 1,500 W (5,118 BTU) |
| Heats up to | 400 sq ft |
| Thermostat | not published |
| Flame without heat | Yes |
| Flame colors | not published |
| Crackling sound | not published |
| Remote control | Yes |
| Phone app | not published |
| Timer | not published |
| Fuel bed | Crystal or log set |
| Fits a TV up to | not published |
| Safety listing | ETL |
| Overheat cut-off | Yes |
| Color / finish | not published |
| Weight | 50.6 lb |
| Warranty | not published |
Sources: the maker's specs and the product page on Amazon.com. Heat output and coverage are the maker's own claims. If a value is missing, we found it published nowhere.
Score: 6.0 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Xbeauty 50" Recessed: common questions
Is the Xbeauty 50" Recessed any good?
With 6.0 out of 10, the Xbeauty 50" Recessed ranks 12 of 47 in our comparison. Strengths: 4.6 out of 5 from 2,204 Amazon ratings, Runs the flames without heat, so you can use it in summer. Weakness: No written warranty on the Amazon listing. Best for: A living room or bedroom wall where you want a long, low flame and no floor space lost.
How big is the Xbeauty 50" Recessed?
It measures 50"W x 3.9"D x 18.1"H and weighs 50.6 lb. It is thin enough to recess into a standard 2x6 stud wall.
How much does the Xbeauty 50" Recessed heat?
The heater runs at up to 1,500 W, about 5,118 BTU, and the maker says it heats up to 400 sq ft. That is supplemental heat for one room, not a furnace. At 16 cents per kWh, running it on full costs about 24 cents an hour. You can also run the flames alone without heat, which costs only a few cents a day.
Does the Xbeauty 50" Recessed need a special outlet?
No. It plugs into a standard 120 V household outlet. Plug it straight into the wall, not into an extension cord or power strip, and keep it on a circuit without other big loads like a space heater or microwave.
What warranty comes with the Xbeauty 50" Recessed?
We found no written warranty on the listing or the maker's site. Amazon's return window still applies, so test the heat, the remote and every flame setting as soon as it arrives.
How much does the Xbeauty 50" Recessed cost?
The last price we saw was $180. Electric fireplace prices move a lot, with the biggest drops around Black Friday and after New Year, so check the current price.
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