Englander Blue Ridge 500
#7 in Wood stovesFull review
A large pedestal stove for a bigger home, with a 3.5 cu ft firebox and up to 10 hours on a load. Have it installed to the manual and local code.
Englander $1,749$1,749
The Englander Blue Ridge 500 and the Comfort Glow CGWS2500 are evenly matched, rated 3.4 and 3.3. The Englander Blue Ridge 500 leads on emissions and warranty. The Comfort Glow CGWS2500 wins on value. The Comfort Glow CGWS2500 costs $600 less ($1,149 vs $1,749).
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
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 500 for emissions (1.6 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) vs 2.4 g/h of smoke particles (EPA)) and warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
- Choose the Comfort Glow CGWS2500 for value ($22.77 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,149, 50,470 BTU) vs $30.26 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,749, 57,800 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 500 | Comfort Glow CGWS2500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 55 71% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 60 72% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 49 $30.26 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,749, 57,800 BTU) | 70 $22.77 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,149, 50,470 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 35 1.6 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% | 80 takes 22 in logs, blower optional | 73 takes 21 in logs, blower not stated |
Specifications
| Englander Blue Ridge 500 | Comfort Glow CGWS2500 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 71% | 72% |
| Emissions | 1.6 g/h | 2.4 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 17,200 to 57,800 BTU | 20,053 to 50,470 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Cord wood | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 110,000 BTU | 112,800 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,700 sq ft | 2,500 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Optional | - |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | 3.5 cu ft | 2.7 cu ft |
| Longest log | 22 in | 21 in |
| Power needed | None | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 6 in | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Safety listing | - | UL |
| Dimensions | 28.125 x 31.25 x 35.125 in (W x D x H) | 27 x 25.5 x 31.6 in (W x D x H) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2024-04 |