ComfortBilt Alpine HP42
#1 in Pellet stovesFull review
A high efficiency, big hopper pellet stove for heating a whole house for days between fills, at a mid-range price.
Amazon $1,299$1,299
The ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 is the better stove overall, rated 4.0 to 3.6. The ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 leads on value and efficiency. The ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 costs $233.21 less ($1,299 vs $1,532.21).
Comfort Glow CGPS2200
#9 in Pellet stovesFull review
A big hopper pellet stove from United States Stove Company for long unattended burns in a larger home.
Amazon $1,532.21$1,532.21
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 ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 for value ($30.66 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,299, 42,370 BTU) vs $42.21 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,532.21, 36,300 BTU)) and efficiency (86% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) vs 75% EPA tested efficiency (HHV)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every pellet stoves stove; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 | Comfort Glow CGPS2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 100 86% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 75 75% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 66 $30.66 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,299, 42,370 BTU) | 40 $42.21 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,532.21, 36,300 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 56 1.1 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 61 1 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 22 3-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
| Convenience 15% | 80 up to 80 hours per hopper, thermostat | 80 up to 80 hours per hopper, thermostat |
Specifications
| ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 | Comfort Glow CGPS2200 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 86% | 75% |
| Emissions | 1.1 g/h | 1 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 14,567 to 42,370 BTU | 8,950 to 36,300 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Wood pellets | Wood pellets |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 42,000 BTU | - |
| Heats up to | 2,800 sq ft | 2,800 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Included | Included |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Hopper | 120 lb | 120 lb |
| Burn time per hopper | 80 h | 80 h |
| Power needed | 120 V outlet | 120 V outlet |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | - | 3 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 24.75 x 27 x 40 in (W x D x H) | 26 x 27 x 37.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | - | 245 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |
| Released | 2024-04 | - |