Comfort Glow CGWS2500
#8 in Wood stovesFull review
A large, reasonably efficient stove for heating a whole small house or big shop on long firewood. Have it installed to the manual and local code.
Amazon $1,149$1,149
The Comfort Glow CGWS2500 is the better stove overall, rated 3.3 to 3.2. The Comfort Glow CGWS2500 leads on value. The Englander Blue Ridge 300L wins on warranty. The Comfort Glow CGWS2500 costs $270 less ($1,149 vs $1,419).
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
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 Comfort Glow CGWS2500 for value ($22.77 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,149, 50,470 BTU) vs $31.89 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,419, 44,500 BTU)).
- Choose the Englander Blue Ridge 300L for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-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 | Comfort Glow CGWS2500 | Englander Blue Ridge 300L |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 60 72% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 60 72% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 70 $22.77 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,149, 50,470 BTU) | 46 $31.89 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,419, 44,500 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 12 2.4 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 15 2.3 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 11 2-year warranty | 44 5-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 73 takes 21 in logs, blower not stated | 65 takes 20 in logs, blower optional |
Specifications
| Comfort Glow CGWS2500 | Englander Blue Ridge 300L | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 72% | 72% |
| Emissions | 2.4 g/h | 2.3 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 20,053 to 50,470 BTU | 14,200 to 44,500 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Cord wood | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 112,800 BTU | 75,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,500 sq ft | 2,100 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | - | Optional |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | 2.7 cu ft | 2.4 cu ft |
| Longest log | 21 in | 20 in |
| Power needed | None | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 6 in | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Safety listing | UL | - |
| Dimensions | 27 x 25.5 x 31.6 in (W x D x H) | 25.5 x 28 x 30.625 in (W x D x H) |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2024-04 | - |