Hearthstone Heritage
#8 in Wood stovesFull review
For a mid size home that wants Hearthstone’s longest burning classic soapstone stove and can pay for it.
Leisure Time $4,849 Lehman's $4,999$4,849
The Hearthstone Heritage is the better stove overall, rated 3.4 to 2.8. The Hearthstone Heritage leads on warranty, efficiency and emissions. The True North TN20 costs $2,854 less ($1,995 vs $4,849).
True North TN20
#31 in Wood stovesFull review
For a mid size home that wants a plain, affordable steel stove that takes full length logs.
The Torch Guys $1,995$1,995
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 Hearthstone Heritage for warranty (limited lifetime warranty vs 3-year warranty), efficiency (77.3% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) vs 72.7% EPA tested efficiency (HHV)) and emissions (1.1 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) vs 1.6 g/h of smoke particles (EPA)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every wood stoves stove; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hearthstone Heritage | True North TN20 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 86 77.3% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 64 72.7% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 0 $166.11 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($4,849, 29,191 BTU) | 0 $68.32 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,995, 29,200 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 56 1.1 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% | 73 takes 21 in logs, blower optional | 65 takes 20 in logs, blower optional |
Specifications
| Hearthstone Heritage | True North TN20 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77.3% | 72.7% |
| Emissions | 1.1 g/h | 1.6 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 12,889 to 29,191 BTU | 13,900 to 29,200 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Cord wood | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 60,000 BTU | 55,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,000 sq ft | - |
| Catalytic | Yes | No |
| Blower | Optional | Optional |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | 2.2 cu ft | 2 cu ft |
| Longest log | 21 in | 20 in |
| Power needed | None | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 6 in | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Safety listing | PFS | Intertek |
| Dimensions | 28.125 x 21.625 x 30.25 in (W x D x H) | 21.625 x 28.75 x 28.125 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 580 lb | - |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | 3 years |