US Stove US5522-W
#8 in Pellet stovesFull review
A big hopper pellet stove for buyers who want days of thermostat controlled heat between fills and app control. Pair it with backup power if outages are common.
Amazon $1,599.99$1,599.99
The US Stove US5522-W is the better stove overall, rated 3.7 to 3.3. The US Stove US5522-W leads on warranty and value. The US Stove US5522-W costs $200 less ($1,599.99 vs $1,799.99).
Vogelzang VG5722-W
#21 in Pellet stovesFull review
The Vogelzang version of US Stove’s 170 lb hopper pellet stove. The maker’s own store sells it for less than Amazon, and the Ashley and US Stove twins carry a longer warranty.
Amazon $2,072.84 US Stove Company $1,799.99$1,799.99
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 US Stove US5522-W for warranty (limited lifetime warranty vs 2-year warranty) and value ($49.09 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,599.99, 32,591 BTU) vs $55.23 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,799.99, 32,591 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 | US Stove US5522-W | Vogelzang VG5722-W |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 80 76% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 80 76% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 28 $49.09 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,599.99, 32,591 BTU) | 19 $55.23 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,799.99, 32,591 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 39 1.5 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 39 1.5 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 11 2-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 100 up to 80 hours per hopper, thermostat, app control | 100 up to 80 hours per hopper, thermostat, app control |
Specifications
| US Stove US5522-W | Vogelzang VG5722-W | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 76% | 76% |
| Emissions | 1.5 g/h | 1.5 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 13,640 to 32,591 BTU | 13,640 to 32,591 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Wood pellets | Wood pellets |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 33,000 BTU | 33,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 3,000 sq ft | 3,000 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Included | Included |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel | ||
| Hopper | 170 lb | 170 lb |
| Burn time per hopper | 80 h | 80 h |
| Power needed | 120 V outlet | 120 V outlet |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 3 in | 3 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 26 x 30 x 40 in (W x D x H) | 26 x 30 x 40 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 264 lb | 264 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | 2 years |