Englander Blue Ridge 300L
#10 in Wood stovesFull review
The leg version of the Blue Ridge 300 for a medium house, with an 8 hour maximum burn. It costs $30 less than the pedestal 300P.
Englander $1,419$1,419
The Englander Blue Ridge 300L is the better stove overall, rated 3.2 to 2.8. The Englander Blue Ridge 300L leads on efficiency, warranty and convenience. The Comfort Glow CGWS1500 wins on value. The Comfort Glow CGWS1500 costs $408.01 less ($1,010.99 vs $1,419).
Comfort Glow CGWS1500
#14 in Wood stovesFull review
A mid size stove for a cabin or small home up to about 1,200 sq ft that takes standard 18 in firewood. Pick a more efficient stove if you buy your wood.
Amazon $1,010.99$1,010.99
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 300L for efficiency (72% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) vs 66% EPA tested efficiency (HHV)), warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and convenience (takes 20 in logs, blower optional vs takes 18 in logs, blower optional).
- Choose the Comfort Glow CGWS1500 for value ($25.48 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,010.99, 39,683 BTU) vs $31.89 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,419, 44,500 BTU)).
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 | Englander Blue Ridge 300L | Comfort Glow CGWS1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 60 72% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 30 66% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 46 $31.89 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,419, 44,500 BTU) | 62 $25.48 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,010.99, 39,683 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 15 2.3 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 12 2.4 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 44 5-year warranty | 11 2-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 65 takes 20 in logs, blower optional | 50 takes 18 in logs, blower optional |
Specifications
| Englander Blue Ridge 300L | Comfort Glow CGWS1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 72% | 66% |
| Emissions | 2.3 g/h | 2.4 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 14,200 to 44,500 BTU | 13,846 to 39,683 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Cord wood | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 75,000 BTU | 68,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,100 sq ft | 1,200 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Optional | Optional |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | 2.4 cu ft | 1.3 cu ft |
| Longest log | 20 in | 18 in |
| Power needed | None | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 6 in | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Safety listing | - | UL |
| Dimensions | 25.5 x 28 x 30.625 in (W x D x H) | 22.5 x 21.5 x 29.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2024-02 |