The Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P is the better stove overall, rated 3.1 to 2.7. The Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P leads on warranty and value. The Vogelzang VG1120E-BL wins on convenience. The Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P costs $413.74 less ($1,000 vs $1,413.74).
The pedestal version of US Stove’s 1,200 sq ft plate steel stove, for buyers who want a cleaner look for a room or small house. It burns more wood than more efficient stoves of its size.
Amazon $1,000A 1,200 sq ft plate steel stove with the blower included, for buyers who want circulation out of the box. The US Stove and Ashley versions of the same firebox cost less and carry a longer warranty.
Amazon $1,413.74Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every wood stoves stove; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P | Vogelzang VG1120E-BL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 30 66% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 30 66% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 63 $25.20 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,000, 39,683 BTU) | 38 $35.63 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,413.74, 39,683 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 12 2.4 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 12 2.4 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 11 2-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 50 takes 18 in logs, blower optional | 70 takes 18 in logs, blower included |
| Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P | Vogelzang VG1120E-BL | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 66% | 66% |
| Emissions | 2.4 g/h | 2.4 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 13,846 to 39,683 BTU | 13,846 to 39,683 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Cord wood | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 68,000 BTU | 68,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 1,200 sq ft | 1,200 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Optional | Included |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | 1.3 cu ft | 1.3 cu ft |
| Longest log | 18 in | 18 in |
| Power needed | None | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 6 in | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 22.5 x 21.1 x 31.7 in (W x D x H) | 24.5 x 21.3 x 30.9 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 233 lb | 233 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | 2 years |
