ComfortBilt Alpine HP42
#1 in Pellet stovesFull review
A high efficiency, big hopper pellet stove for heating a whole house for days between fills, at a mid-range price.
Amazon $1,299$1,299
The ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 rates 4.0 among pellet stoves stoves; the Englander Blue Ridge 300-I rates 3.5 among inserts ones. The ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 costs $500 less ($1,299 vs $1,799).
Englander Blue Ridge 300-I
#3 in InsertsFull review
A mid size wood insert for heating a medium house from an existing fireplace, with a blower included and up to 8 hours on a load.
Englander $1,799$1,799
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (pellet stoves and inserts), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 | Englander Blue Ridge 300-I |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 100 86% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 60 72% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 66 $30.66 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,299, 42,370 BTU) | 62 $40.43 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,799, 44,500 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 56 1.1 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 15 2.3 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 22 3-year warranty | 44 5-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 80 up to 80 hours per hopper, thermostat | 85 takes 20 in logs, blower included |
Specifications
| ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 | Englander Blue Ridge 300-I | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 86% | 72% |
| Emissions | 1.1 g/h | 2.3 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 14,567 to 42,370 BTU | 14,200 to 44,500 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Wood pellets | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Fireplace insert |
| Advertised output | 42,000 BTU | 75,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,800 sq ft | 2,100 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Included | Included |
| Thermostat | Yes | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | - | 2.4 cu ft |
| Longest log | - | 20 in |
| Hopper | 120 lb | - |
| Burn time per hopper | 80 h | - |
| Power needed | 120 V outlet | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | - | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | 24.75 x 27 x 40 in (W x D x H) | 50 x 26.5 x 34 in (W x D x H, with surround) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2024-04 | - |