Which one, and for whom
Both are pellet stoves from the same chart; the figures that separate them are heats up to (maker), heat output (maker), hopper. Pick by the one that matters for your room, using the rows below.
The central trade-off
Heats up to (maker). The Comfortbilt HP50S 2,200 Sq Ft Pellet Stove lists 2,200; the Comfortbilt HP22 2,800 Sq Ft Pellet Stove lists 2,800.
Heat output (maker). The Comfortbilt HP50S 2,200 Sq Ft Pellet Stove lists 42000 british thermal units; the Comfortbilt HP22 2,800 Sq Ft Pellet Stove lists 41000 british thermal units.
Hopper. The Comfortbilt HP50S 2,200 Sq Ft Pellet Stove lists 47; the Comfortbilt HP22 2,800 Sq Ft Pellet Stove lists 55.
Figure by figure
| Figure | Comfortbilt HP50S 2,200 Sq Ft Pellet Stove | Comfortbilt HP22 2,800 Sq Ft Pellet Stove |
|---|---|---|
| Heats up to (maker) | 2,200 sq ft | 2,800 sq ft |
| Heat output (maker) | 42,000 BTU/h | 41,000 BTU/h |
| Hopper | 47 lb | 55 lb |
| Burn time (maker) | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
| Vent size | Not stated by the maker | Not stated by the maker |
Values are the makers' published specifications. "Not stated" means the maker doesn't publish it.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Comfortbilt HP50S 2,200 Sq Ft Pellet Stove if
- Heats up to (maker): 2,200
- Heat output (maker): 42000 british thermal units
- Hopper: 47
Choose the Comfortbilt HP22 2,800 Sq Ft Pellet Stove if
- Heats up to (maker): 2,800
- Heat output (maker): 41000 british thermal units
- Hopper: 55