Vermont Castings Defiant
#6 in Wood stovesFull review
For a larger home that wants a big, classic cast iron stove that swallows long logs and burns clean.
Forge & Flame $4,819 Leisure Time $4,729$4,729
The Vermont Castings Defiant rates 3.5 among wood stoves stoves; the US Stove US5513-W rates 3.3 among pellet stoves ones. The US Stove US5513-W costs $3,429.01 less ($1,299.99 vs $4,729).
US Stove US5513-W
#20 in Pellet stovesFull review
A compact Wi-Fi pellet stove for heating a room or small home with thermostat control. Buyers who want to fill it less often should look at the 170 lb hopper models.
Amazon $1,299.99$1,299.99
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (wood stoves and pellet stoves), 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 | Vermont Castings Defiant | US Stove US5513-W |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 90 77.9% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 80 76% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 0 $193.02 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($4,729, 24,500 BTU) | 23 $52.68 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,299.99, 24,676 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 47 1.3 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 39 1.5 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 100 10-year warranty | 44 5-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 80 takes 25 in logs, blower optional | 75 up to 30 hours per hopper, thermostat, app control |
Specifications
| Vermont Castings Defiant | US Stove US5513-W | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77.9% | 76% |
| Emissions | 1.3 g/h | 1.5 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 12,000 to 24,500 BTU | 10,609 to 24,676 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Cord wood | Wood pellets |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 56,000 BTU | 25,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,600 sq ft | 1,800 sq ft |
| Catalytic | Yes | No |
| Blower | Optional | Included |
| Thermostat | No | Yes |
| App control | No | Yes |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | 3.2 cu ft | - |
| Longest log | 25 in | - |
| Hopper | - | 40 lb |
| Burn time per hopper | - | 30 h |
| Power needed | None | 120 V outlet |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 6 in | 3 in |
| Mobile home approved | - | Yes |
| Safety listing | OMNI | - |
| Dimensions | 32.375 x 23.75 x 28.875 in (W x D x H) | 19 x 23 x 33.4 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | - | 170 lb |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5 years |