Comfort Glow CGWS2500
#16 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 3.1. The Comfort Glow CGWS2500 leads on value, convenience and warranty. The Woodstock Ideal Steel Hybrid wins on emissions and efficiency. The Comfort Glow CGWS2500 costs $2,441 less ($1,149 vs $3,590).
Woodstock Ideal Steel Hybrid
#26 in Wood stovesFull review
For heating a large home on wood with long, clean overnight burns. A catalytic hybrid with a big firebox, sold direct with a money back trial.
Woodstock Soapstone $3,590$3,590
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 $64.50 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($3,590, 55,662 BTU)), convenience (takes 21 in logs, blower not stated vs takes 22 in logs, no blower offered) and warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the Woodstock Ideal Steel Hybrid for emissions (0.7 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) vs 2.4 g/h of smoke particles (EPA)) and efficiency (76% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) vs 72% EPA tested efficiency (HHV)).
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 | Woodstock Ideal Steel Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 60 72% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 80 76% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 70 $22.77 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,149, 50,470 BTU) | 0 $64.50 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($3,590, 55,662 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 12 2.4 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 81 0.7 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 11 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 73 takes 21 in logs, blower not stated | 60 takes 22 in logs, no blower offered |
Specifications
| Comfort Glow CGWS2500 | Woodstock Ideal Steel Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 72% | 76% |
| Emissions | 2.4 g/h | 0.7 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 20,053 to 50,470 BTU | 10,409 to 55,662 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Cord wood | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 112,800 BTU | - |
| Heats up to | 2,500 sq ft | 2,200 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | Yes |
| Blower | - | None offered |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | 2.7 cu ft | 3.2 cu ft |
| Longest log | 21 in | 22 in |
| Power needed | None | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 6 in | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Safety listing | UL | PFS (UL 1482-2022) |
| Dimensions | 27 x 25.5 x 31.6 in (W x D x H) | 29.5 x 27.5 x 35.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | - | 620 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2024-04 | - |