Stelpro Brava AB51252W
#1 in BaseboardFull review
A quiet 1,250 W baseboard with the longest warranty in the group at a low price per watt. A strong pick for a bedroom on 240 V.
Amazon $94.95$94.95
The Stelpro Brava AB51252W rates 3.9 among baseboard baseboard or wall heaters; the Qmark HBB1254 rates 2.4 among hydronic baseboard ones. The Stelpro Brava AB51252W costs $444.07 less ($94.95 vs $539.02).
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Qmark HBB1254
A 1,250 W liquid-filled baseboard that gives soft, even heat with no plumbing. Expect to pay several times the price of a plain baseboard.
Amazon $539.02$539.02
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (baseboard and hydronic baseboard), 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 | Stelpro Brava AB51252W | Qmark HBB1254 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 35% | 88 $75.96 per kW ($94.95, 1,250 W) | 0 $431.22 per kW ($539.02, 1,250 W) |
| Controls 25% | 20 optional built-in thermostat kit | 20 optional built-in thermostat kit |
| Safety 15% | 50 overheat cutout | 75 full-length overheat cutout |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty, lifetime on the element | 40 1-year warranty, 10-year on the element |
Specifications
| Stelpro Brava AB51252W | Qmark HBB1254 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | ||
| Type | Convection baseboard | Hydronic baseboard |
| Rated output | 1,250 W (938 W on 208 V) | 1,250 W (938 W on 208 V) |
| Voltage | 240/208 V | 240/208 V |
| Length | 60 in | 58 in |
| Output per foot | 250 W/ft | 259 W/ft |
| Heating element | Stainless steel sheathed tubular element with aluminum fins | Nickel-chromium wire immersed in heat-transfer liquid in a copper tube, aluminum fins |
| Maker's heating area | 125 sq ft | 155 sq ft |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Optional built-in kit | Optional built-in kit |
| Selectable wattage | No | No |
| Remote or timer | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Overheat cutout | Yes | Automatic reset |
| Full-length limit | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 10 lb | 19 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years, element lifetime | 1 year, element 10 years |