PelPro PP70 Pellet Stove
#4 in Pellet stovesFull review
A clean burning, efficient pellet stove from a major hearth maker, for buyers who want simple dial control rather than an app.
Amazon $1,751.31$1,751.31
The PelPro PP70 Pellet Stove is the better stove overall, rated 3.8 to 3.4. The PelPro PP70 Pellet Stove leads on emissions and value. The PelPro PP70 Pellet Stove costs $447.69 less ($1,751.31 vs $2,199).
ComfortBilt HP61 Pellet Stove
#17 in Pellet stovesFull review
A big, heavily built pellet stove for heating a large living area through the night on one hopper.
Amazon $2,199$2,199
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 PelPro PP70 Pellet Stove for emissions (0.5 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) vs 1.2 g/h of smoke particles (EPA)) and value ($49.64 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,751.31, 35,278 BTU) vs $55.29 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($2,199, 39,769 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 | PelPro PP70 Pellet Stove | ComfortBilt HP61 Pellet Stove |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 100 83% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 100 80% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 27 $49.64 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,751.31, 35,278 BTU) | 19 $55.29 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($2,199, 39,769 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 100 0.5 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 51 1.2 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 44 5-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 55 burn time not published, thermostat | 48 up to 25 hours per hopper, thermostat |
Specifications
| PelPro PP70 Pellet Stove | ComfortBilt HP61 Pellet Stove | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 83% | 80% |
| Emissions | 0.5 g/h | 1.2 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 9,603 to 35,278 BTU | 17,617 to 39,769 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Wood pellets | Wood pellets |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 42,500 BTU | 40,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,000 sq ft | 3,000 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Included | Included |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Hopper | 70 lb | 51 lb |
| Burn time per hopper | - | 25 h |
| Power needed | 120 V outlet | 120 V outlet |
| Installation | ||
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 22 x 22 x 33 in (W x D x H) | 24 x 30 x 35 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 199 lb | 319.5 lb |
| Warranty | - | 5 years |