US Stove US5522-W
#8 in Pellet stovesFull review
A big hopper pellet stove for buyers who want days of thermostat controlled heat between fills and app control. Pair it with backup power if outages are common.
Amazon $1,599.99$1,599.99
The US Stove US5522-W is the better stove overall, rated 3.7 to 3.5. The US Stove US5522-W leads on convenience and warranty. The ComfortBilt Alpine HP41 wins on efficiency and value. The ComfortBilt Alpine HP41 costs $300.99 less ($1,299 vs $1,599.99).
ComfortBilt Alpine HP41
#15 in Pellet stovesFull review
A mid-size pellet stove for heating a few rooms on a long run per hopper, sold direct by ComfortBilt.
ComfortBilt $1,299$1,299
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 US Stove US5522-W for convenience (up to 80 hours per hopper, thermostat, app control vs up to 20 hours per hopper, thermostat) and warranty (limited lifetime warranty vs 3-year warranty).
- Choose the ComfortBilt Alpine HP41 for efficiency (80% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) vs 76% EPA tested efficiency (HHV)) and value ($40.40 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,299, 32,155 BTU) vs $49.09 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,599.99, 32,591 BTU)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every pellet stoves stove; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | US Stove US5522-W | ComfortBilt Alpine HP41 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 80 76% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 100 80% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 28 $49.09 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,599.99, 32,591 BTU) | 44 $40.40 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,299, 32,155 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 39 1.5 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 35 1.6 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 22 3-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 100 up to 80 hours per hopper, thermostat, app control | 41 up to 20 hours per hopper, thermostat |
Specifications
| US Stove US5522-W | ComfortBilt Alpine HP41 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 76% | 80% |
| Emissions | 1.5 g/h | 1.6 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 13,640 to 32,591 BTU | 12,744 to 32,155 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Wood pellets | Wood pellets |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 33,000 BTU | 32,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 3,000 sq ft | 2,200 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Included | Included |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Hopper | 170 lb | 52 lb |
| Burn time per hopper | 80 h | 20 h |
| Power needed | 120 V outlet | 120 V outlet |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 3 in | - |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 26 x 30 x 40 in (W x D x H) | 18.5 x 23 x 34.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 264 lb | - |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2024-07 |