A hopper, an auger and a fan, and a plug
The 5 highest scores among the 11 pellet stoves we cover that have a checked Amazon.com listing. Scores are out of ten and only compare models inside this category.
| # | Model | Our score | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comfortbilt HP22 Pellet StoveBest for: A buyer who wants the most proven pellet stove and will pay for it. | 8.0/10 | ≈ $2299 | Check price on Amazon: Comfortbilt HP22 Pellet Stove |
| 2 | Vogelzang WiFi Pellet Stove on PedestalBest for: A buyer who finds this version at a discount. | 8.0/10 | ≈ $2073 | Check price on Amazon: Vogelzang WiFi Pellet Stove on Pedestal |
| 3 | Canyon Lodge GEN 2 Small Pellet StoveBest for: An early adopter who wants a smart stove and a long warranty. | 7.9/10 | ≈ $1300 | Check price on Amazon: Canyon Lodge GEN 2 Small Pellet Stove |
| 4 | Ashley Hearth AP5613-W Pellet StoveBest for: Zone heating with app scheduling | 7.8/10 | ≈ $1,080 | Check price on Amazon: Ashley Hearth AP5613-W Pellet Stove |
| 5 | Freedom Stoves Independence PS21 Pellet StoveBest for: Anyone with frequent outages or an off-grid cabin. | 7.8/10 | ≈ $2299 | Check price on Amazon: Freedom Stoves Independence PS21 Pellet Stove |
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A pellet stove is a heater with machinery attached: a hopper, an auger, fans and an electric igniter. That makes it easy to live with and leaves it dependent on the power grid. A hopper holds anywhere from about 25 to 170 pounds of pellets. The Freedom Stoves PS21 is built to run through an outage on batteries.
34,172 BTU in the table · up to 1,500 sq ft · 50 lb hopper · Wi-Fi · touchscreen · 170 lb · 5-year limited warranty
A new small stove with a 50 lb hopper, a touchscreen and a 5-year warranty, and so far just one Amazon rating.
Best for: An early adopter who wants a smart stove and a long warranty.
≈ $1300
29,501 BTU in the table · 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft stated · 130 lb hopper · built-in WiFi · 209.4 lb · 1-year warranty
A 130 lb hopper for long runs between refills and built-in WiFi, though the 1-year warranty is short for a machine.
Best for: A buyer who hates refilling and wants app control on a budget.
≈ $1499
32,000 BTU · up to 1,500 sq ft · 40 lb hopper · Eco mode · 186 lb · 1-year warranty
A small stove with an Eco mode that switches itself on and off to hold room temperature, plus a design with no tubes to clean.
Best for: A small house that wants a schedule and easy weekly cleaning.
≈ $1349
26,224 BTU per hour · up to 1,500 sq ft · 25 lb hopper · 81% efficiency in the table · 167 lb · remote included
A compact pellet stove with a small 25 lb hopper, a stated 81 percent efficiency and a remote in the box.
Best for: A small home, sunroom or workshop on a tight budget.
≈ $1099
EPA 2020 · 25,000 BTU · 1,800 sq ft · 40 lb hopper · 30 h · Wi-Fi
A compact app-controlled pellet stove.
Best for: Zone heating with app scheduling
≈ $1,080
33,000 BTU · up to 3,000 sq ft · 170 lb hopper · up to 80 hours · WiFi and Bluetooth · remote · 265 lb
A long-running stove with a 170 lb hopper and up to 80 stated hours, WiFi and Bluetooth control, shipped by freight.
Best for: A buyer who wants days between refills and accepts a young listing.
≈ $1600
up to 41,000 BTU per hour · up to 2,200 sq ft · 47 lb hopper · up to 23 hours stated · 240 lb
A slim 47 lb hopper stove that states up to 23 hours of burn time, though the listing’s bullets and table disagree on BTU by 1,000.
Best for: A mid-size home that wants long intervals between refills.
≈ $1899
30,173 BTU in the table · 1,800 to 2,500 sq ft stated · 66 lb hopper · built-in WiFi · 231.5 lb · 8-year steel warranty
The Bayfront adds an 8-year warranty on steel parts to the WiFi and hopper formula, but electrical cover stays at 1 year.
Best for: A buyer who wants a longer warranty on the body than most rivals offer.
≈ $1900
up to 41,000 BTU per hour · up to 2,800 sq ft · 55 lb hopper · up to 20 hours stated · 273 lb · bay window
A pellet stove with 291 ratings at 4.4 out of 5, a 55 lb hopper and a bay window.
Best for: A buyer who wants the most proven pellet stove and will pay for it.
≈ $2299
up to 3,000 sq ft · 170 lb hopper · up to 80 hours stated · Wi-Fi and Bluetooth · electronic ignition
A 170 lb hopper with a stated 80 hours of running, sold under the Vogelzang name, far above the near-identical US Stove US5522-W.
Best for: A buyer who finds this version at a discount.
≈ $2073
up to 34,700 BTU · 800 to 1,800 sq ft · battery backup over 40 hours stated · Wi-Fi · touchscreen · 5-year warranty
A stove built for power outages: a 24V system that runs on two 12V batteries, sold separately, for over 40 hours.
Best for: Anyone with frequent outages or an off-grid cabin.
≈ $2299
Runs on two 12V batteries, sold separately, for over 40 hours.
Most do not. The auger and fans need power. The Freedom Stoves PS21 runs on batteries, sold separately.
Follow the manual. Our PFI page explains Premium, Standard and Utility grades.
It depends on the setting. Use the stated hopper size and burn time to estimate, and expect less at high settings.
Choose by hopper size, warranty and what happens in an outage, and be wary of area claims, which run far ahead of BTU on several listings. Electrical parts wear first, so check how long they are covered and whether spares are sold.
The column appears only if four appliances in five state the value. A half-empty column separates nobody.
| Model | Price | Stated heating area | Hopper | Stated output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Hearth AP5613-W Pellet Stove | $1080 | — | — | — |
| Comfortbilt HP40 Alpine Pellet Stove | $1099 | Up to 1,500 sq ft, under normal conditions | 25 lb | 26,224 BTU per hour |
| Canyon Lodge GEN 2 Small Pellet Stove | $1300 | Up to 1,500 sq ft | 50 lb | 34,172 BTU in the table |
| Castle Serenity 41278 Pellet Stove | $1349 | Up to 1,500 sq ft | 40 lb | 32,000 BTU |
| Cleveland Iron Works PS130W Large Pellet Stove | $1499 | 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft | 130 lb | 29,501 BTU in the table |
| US Stove US5522-W Pellet Stove | $1600 | Up to 3,000 sq ft | 170 lb | 33,000 BTU |
| Comfortbilt HP50S Pellet Stove | $1899 | Up to 2,200 sq ft, in mild conditions | 47 lb | 41,000 BTU in the bullets, 42,000 in the table |
| Cleveland Iron Works Bayfront PSBF66W Pellet Stove | $1900 | 1,800 to 2,500 sq ft | 66 lb | 30,173 BTU in the table |
| Vogelzang WiFi Pellet Stove on Pedestal | $2073 | Up to 3,000 sq ft | 170 lb | Not published |
| Comfortbilt HP22 Pellet Stove | $2299 | Up to 2,800 sq ft, in mild conditions | 55 lb | Up to 41,000 BTU per hour |
| Freedom Stoves Independence PS21 Pellet Stove | $2299 | 800 to 1,800 sq ft | — | Up to 34,700 BTU |
$1080 – $1300
3 models
Ashley Hearth AP5613-W Pellet Stove, Comfortbilt HP40 Alpine Pellet Stove, Canyon Lodge GEN 2 Small Pellet Stove
$1349 – $1600
3 models
Castle Serenity 41278 Pellet Stove, Cleveland Iron Works PS130W Large Pellet Stove, US Stove US5522-W Pellet Stove
$1899 – $2299
5 models
Comfortbilt HP50S Pellet Stove, Cleveland Iron Works Bayfront PSBF66W Pellet Stove, Vogelzang WiFi Pellet Stove on Pedestal
Specifications: manufacturer sheets for wood heating equipment and the matching Amazon product pages. Prices and availability: read on Amazon.com from a New York address. Every figure in this table names its source.
Most recent revision in this category: November 14, 2026.
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