A mid-size pellet stove for heating a few rooms on a long run per hopper, sold direct by ComfortBilt.
ComfortBilt $1,299The ComfortBilt Alpine HP41 is the better stove overall, rated 3.5 to 3.3. The ComfortBilt Alpine HP41 leads on value, efficiency and warranty. The Vogelzang VG5722-W wins on convenience. The ComfortBilt Alpine HP41 costs $500.99 less ($1,299 vs $1,799.99).
The Vogelzang version of US Stove’s 170 lb hopper pellet stove. The maker’s own store sells it for less than Amazon, and the Ashley and US Stove twins carry a longer warranty.
Amazon $2,072.84 US Stove Company $1,799.99Prices 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 ComfortBilt Alpine HP41 for value ($40.40 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,299, 32,155 BTU) vs $55.23 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,799.99, 32,591 BTU)), efficiency (80% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) vs 76% EPA tested efficiency (HHV)) and warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
- Choose the Vogelzang VG5722-W for convenience (up to 80 hours per hopper, thermostat, app control vs up to 20 hours per hopper, thermostat).
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 | ComfortBilt Alpine HP41 | Vogelzang VG5722-W |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 100 80% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 80 76% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 44 $40.40 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,299, 32,155 BTU) | 19 $55.23 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,799.99, 32,591 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 35 1.6 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 39 1.5 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 22 3-year warranty | 11 2-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 41 up to 20 hours per hopper, thermostat | 100 up to 80 hours per hopper, thermostat, app control |
Specifications
| ComfortBilt Alpine HP41 | Vogelzang VG5722-W | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80% | 76% |
| Emissions | 1.6 g/h | 1.5 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 12,744 to 32,155 BTU | 13,640 to 32,591 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Wood pellets | Wood pellets |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 32,000 BTU | 33,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,200 sq ft | 3,000 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Included | Included |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| App control | No | Yes |
| Fuel | ||
| Hopper | 52 lb | 170 lb |
| Burn time per hopper | 20 h | 80 h |
| Power needed | 120 V outlet | 120 V outlet |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | - | 3 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 18.5 x 23 x 34.5 in (W x D x H) | 26 x 30 x 40 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | - | 264 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2024-07 | - |
