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 is the better stove overall, rated 4.0 to 3.9. The ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 leads on value and convenience. The PelPro PP150 Pellet Stove wins on emissions. The ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 costs $590.99 less ($1,299 vs $1,889.99).
PelPro PP150 Pellet Stove
#3 in Pellet stovesFull review
A clean burning, high output pellet stove with a huge hopper for heating a whole house for days with simple dial control.
Amazon $1,889.99$1,889.99
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 ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 for value ($30.66 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,299, 42,370 BTU) vs $46.51 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,889.99, 40,637 BTU)) and convenience (up to 80 hours per hopper, thermostat vs burn time not published, thermostat).
- Choose the PelPro PP150 Pellet Stove for emissions (0.5 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) vs 1.1 g/h of smoke particles (EPA)).
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 HP42 | PelPro PP150 Pellet Stove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 100 86% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 100 82% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 66 $30.66 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,299, 42,370 BTU) | 33 $46.51 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,889.99, 40,637 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 56 1.1 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 97 0.5 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 22 3-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
| Convenience 15% | 80 up to 80 hours per hopper, thermostat | 55 burn time not published, thermostat |
Specifications
| ComfortBilt Alpine HP42 | PelPro PP150 Pellet Stove | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 86% | 82% |
| Emissions | 1.1 g/h | 0.5 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 14,567 to 42,370 BTU | 9,605 to 40,637 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Wood pellets | Wood pellets |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 42,000 BTU | 49,200 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,800 sq ft | 2,500 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Included | Included |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Hopper | 120 lb | 150 lb |
| Burn time per hopper | 80 h | - |
| Power needed | 120 V outlet | 120 V outlet |
| Installation | ||
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 24.75 x 27 x 40 in (W x D x H) | 24.5 x 22.875 x 38.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | - | 233 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |
| Released | 2024-04 | - |