Castle Serenity 41278
#19 in Pellet stovesFull review
A simple, easy to clean pellet stove with good scheduling for a small home, held back by a short warranty.
Amazon $1,349 Castle $1,299.99$1,299.99
The Castle Serenity 41278 rates 3.4 among pellet stoves stoves; the Comfort Glow CGWS750 Mighty Mini rates 3.2 among wood stoves ones. The Comfort Glow CGWS750 Mighty Mini costs $580.99 less ($719 vs $1,299.99).
Comfort Glow CGWS750 Mighty Mini
#9 in Wood stovesFull review
A small, efficient cabin or tiny house stove for spaces up to about 750 sq ft. Buy it if you can cut wood short and want a stove that is certified clean and approved for mobile homes.
Amazon $719$719
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (pellet stoves and wood stoves), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Castle Serenity 41278 | Comfort Glow CGWS750 Mighty Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 90 78% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 75 75% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 28 $49.07 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,299.99, 26,493 BTU) | 56 $27.62 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($719, 26,028 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 61 1 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 32 1.7 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 11 2-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 55 burn time not published, thermostat | 20 takes 11 in logs, blower optional |
Specifications
| Castle Serenity 41278 | Comfort Glow CGWS750 Mighty Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 78% | 75% |
| Emissions | 1 g/h | 1.7 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 12,807 to 26,493 BTU | 10,652 to 26,028 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Wood pellets | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 31,960 BTU | - |
| Heats up to | 1,500 sq ft | 750 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Included | Optional |
| Thermostat | Yes | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | - | 0.6 cu ft |
| Longest log | - | 11 in |
| Hopper | 40 lb | - |
| Power needed | 120 V outlet | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 3 in | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Safety listing | - | UL |
| Dimensions | 18.25 x 23.75 x 34 in (W x D x H) | 16.5 x 13 x 30.15 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 186 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Released | 2023-08 | 2024-11 |