Woodstock Progress Hybrid
#12 in Wood stovesFull review
For buyers who want a very clean, efficient soapstone stove with steady, gentle heat. It costs more than steel stoves of similar output.
Woodstock Soapstone $4,850$4,850
The Woodstock Progress Hybrid is the better stove overall, rated 3.4 to 3.1. The Woodstock Progress Hybrid leads on efficiency, emissions and convenience. The Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P wins on value and warranty. The Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P costs $3,850 less ($1,000 vs $4,850).
Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P
#25 in Wood stovesFull review
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 $1,000$1,000
Prices 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Woodstock Progress Hybrid for efficiency (80% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) vs 66% EPA tested efficiency (HHV)), emissions (0.5 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) vs 2.4 g/h of smoke particles (EPA)) and convenience (takes 22 in logs, no blower offered vs takes 18 in logs, blower optional).
- Choose the Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P for value ($25.20 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,000, 39,683 BTU) vs $137.70 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($4,850, 35,222 BTU)) and warranty (limited lifetime warranty vs 1-year warranty).
Scores side by side
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 | Woodstock Progress Hybrid | Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 100 80% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 30 66% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 0 $137.70 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($4,850, 35,222 BTU) | 63 $25.20 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,000, 39,683 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 100 0.5 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 12 2.4 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 100 limited lifetime warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 60 takes 22 in logs, no blower offered | 50 takes 18 in logs, blower optional |
Specifications
| Woodstock Progress Hybrid | Ashley Hearth AW1120E-P | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80% | 66% |
| Emissions | 0.5 g/h | 2.4 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 15,257 to 35,222 BTU | 13,846 to 39,683 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Cord wood | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | - | 68,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,200 sq ft | 1,200 sq ft |
| Catalytic | Yes | No |
| Blower | None offered | Optional |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | 2.8 cu ft | 1.3 cu ft |
| Longest log | 22 in | 18 in |
| Power needed | None | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 6 in | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Safety listing | PFS (UL 1482-2022) | - |
| Dimensions | 30.5 x 25 x 33.5 in (W x D x H) | 22.5 x 21.1 x 31.7 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 700 lb | 233 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | Limited lifetime |
| Released | 2011 | - |