Comfort Glow CGWI1800 Insert vs Englander Blue Ridge 300-I

The Englander Blue Ridge 300-I is the better stove overall, rated 3.5 to 3.3. The Englander Blue Ridge 300-I leads on warranty, value and convenience. The Comfort Glow CGWI1800 Insert wins on emissions. The Comfort Glow CGWI1800 Insert costs $500 less ($1,299 vs $1,799).

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 Englander Blue Ridge 300-I for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty), value ($40.43 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,799, 44,500 BTU) vs $45.67 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,299, 28,445 BTU)) and convenience (takes 20 in logs, blower included vs takes 18 in logs, blower included).
• Choose the Comfort Glow CGWI1800 Insert for emissions (1.8 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) vs 2.3 g/h of smoke particles (EPA)).

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every inserts stove; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Specifications

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