Which Touchstone Electric Fireplace Is Best For Me?

Shoppers looking for the right electric fireplace for a home or business often ask us about the differences between our popular Sideline®, Sideline Elite®, Sideline Elite® Pro, Sideline Fury®, Sideline Infinity®, Sideline® Steel, Sideline Fireplug™ Pro, and Sideline Deluxe® electric fireplaces.

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Sideline Elite® Pro Features - What Makes This the "Pro" Series? Sideline Deluxe® Features - Available in Stainless and Gold

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FEATURES SIDELINE ELITE SIDELINE SIDELINE INFINITY SIDELINE FURY SIDELINE ELITE PRO FIREPLUG PRO SIDELINE DELUXE SIDELINE STEEL
FLAME QUALITY Advanced, 60 color combinations Signature, 30 color combinations Advanced, 60 color combinations Advanced, 100 color combinations Premium & Innovative, 78 color combinations Premium & Functional, 78 color combinations Advanced, 81 color combinations Traditional, 3 color combinations
FLAME COLORS 6 flame, 10 ember bed colors 3 flame, 10 ember bed colors 6 flame, 10 ember bed colors 10 flame, 10 ember bed colors 6 flame, 13 ember bed colors, 13 downlight colors 6 flame, 13 ember bed colors, 13 downlight colors 9 flame colors, 9 ember bed colors Blue, orange, blue/orange combination
FLAME SPEED INTENSITY 3 speeds, 5 intensity settings 5 speeds, 5 intensity settings 3 speeds, 5 intensity settings 5 speeds, 5 intensity settings 5 speeds, 5 intensity settings 5 speeds, 5 intensity settings 5 intensity settings No
HEATER SETTINGS 68-86 degrees F or constant on 68-86 degrees F or constant on 68-86 degrees F or constant on 68-86 degrees F or constant on 68-88 degrees F or constant on 68-88 degrees F or constant on 62-82 degrees F or constant on No
HEATER POWER 1500/750 watts 1500/750 watts 1500/750 watts 1500/750 watts 1500/750 watts 1500/750 watts 1500/750 watts 1500/750 watts
MEDIA OPTIONS Logs, driftwood, crystals Logs, crystals Logs, black and clear crystals Logs, driftwood, crushed glass crystals Driftwood, painted crushed glass crystals Driftwood, painted crushed glass crystals Logs, crystals Logs, crystals
DUAL CONTROL FOR HEAT AND FLAMES Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
BUILT IN TIMER Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
ADDS SUPPLEMENTAL HEAT TO ROOM Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CAN BE WALL MOUNTED Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
CAN BE INSERTED IN WALL Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CAN BE PLUGGED IN OR HARDWIRED Yes, smart outlet compatible Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
COOL TO THE TOUCH FRONT Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
WIDTH 5 available widths 9 available widths 3 available widths 4 available widths 3 available widths 3 available widths -variable trim kits 3 available widths 3 available widths
HEIGHT 19 1/4 inches 21 1/2 inches 17 1/4 inches 20 inches 19 1/4 inches 19, 24 and 26-inch options 21 1/2 inches 21 1/2 inches (Forte is 26 1/2)
DEPTH 5 1/2 inches 5 1/2 inches 8 inches 4 1/2 inches 6 5/16 inches 7 7/8 inches 5 1/2 inches 5 1/2 inches
FLAME DISPLAY AREA (50-in models) 46 inches x 14.36 inches 45 inches x 12 inches 49 5/8 inches x 12 7/16 inches 47 7/16 inches x 13 3/8 inches 48 inches x 14 3/8 inches 31 inches x 20 3/8 inches (33-inch model) 45 inches x 12 inches 44 3/4 inches x 11 3/8 inches
WI-FI ENABLED SMART HOME Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Compare Collection Features

Sideline® Recessed Electric Fireplaces
Touchstone Sideline® Smart Electric Fireplace closeup of LED flame display with orange and blue flames.

Sideline® Recessed Electric Fireplaces

Sideline Elite and Elite Pro Recessed Smart Electric Fireplaces
Closeup of the LED flame display of the Touchstone Sideline Elite® Smart Electric Fireplace shown with faux logs.

Sideline Elite and Elite Pro Recessed Smart Electric Fireplaces

Sideline Infinity 3-Sided Electric Fireplaces
Touchstone Sideline Infinity® closeup of three-sided fireplace showing the best LED flame display

Sideline Infinity 3-Sided Electric Fireplaces

Sideline Fury Smart Electric Fireplaces
Closeup view of the Sideline Fury® Smart Electric Fireplace LED flame display, shown with crystals and driftwood.

Sideline Fury Smart Electric Fireplaces

Sideline Elite Pro Smart Electric Fireplaces
Touchstone Sideline Elite® Pro Smart Electric Fireplace closeup of the premium flame display shown with faux logs.

Sideline Elite Pro Smart Electric Fireplaces

Fireplug Pro Smart Electric Fireplace Inserts
Closeup of the LED flame display and trim kit of the Touchstone Fireplug Pro® Smart Electric Fireplace Insert.

Fireplug Pro Smart Electric Fireplace Inserts

Sideline Deluxe Wi-Fi Enabled Smart Electric Fireplaces
Closeup of the Touchstone Sideline Deluxe® Smart Electric Fireplace LED flame display, shown with orange flames, faux logs and gold frame.

Sideline Deluxe Wi-Fi Enabled Smart Electric Fireplaces

Steel Screen Front Non Reflective Electric Fireplaces
Touchstone Sideline Steel® Electric Firepalce closeup of the mesh scrreen.

Steel Screen Front Non Reflective Electric Fireplaces

Shared Premium Features

The Sideline, Sideline Steel, Sideline Elite, Sideline Elite Pro, Sideline Deluxe, Sideline Fury, Sideline Infinity and Sideline Fireplug Pro electric fireplaces share many premium features for ease of installation and use. All can be recessed into a wall or mounted directly onto the wall and plugged in or hardwired 120v. All offer vent-free, smoke-free ambiance and have built-in heaters for supplemental room heat. The LED flame displays can be enjoyed with or without heat in any season or climate. These Touchstone electric fireplaces all have child-friendly and pet-friendly cool-to-the-touch front displays.

Compare Flame Display Size

All Touchstone Electric Fireplaces show off beautiful, relaxing LED flames behind a cool-to-the-touch display. If you are looking for the maximum flame display area, choose the Sideline Infinity or Sideline Elite. The 3-sided Sideline Infinity can be fully recessed for a frame-less look. The Sideline Elite's frame is slightly slimmer than the Sideline's frame.

  • Deepest flame display size: Sideline Elite Pro
  • Biggest flame display size: Sideline Infinity
  • Bigger flame display size: Sideline Elite
  • Big flame display size: Sideline Fury
  • Big flame display size: Sideline and Sideline Deluxe

Compare LED Flames

All Touchstone Electric Fireplaces feature industry-leading, true-to-life LED flames. The natural flicker and vibrant colors of the flame display looks just like a gas or wood burning fireplace without the smell. The Sideline Elite and Sideline Infinity feature the same LED flame technology, offering 60 changeable flame/media bed combinations. The Sideline Fury has 100 changeable flame/base media colors, and the Sideline has 30 combinations.

The Elite and Infinity collections also have adjustable flame speed and intensity settings from quiet ember to full flame.

The Sideline has five brightness settings with a pulsing ember bed on the highest setting and five flame speed settings. The pulsing ember lights can be enjoyed without flames and/or heater as desired.

Made with the deepest flame display, the Sideline Elite Pro offers the most realistic LED flames, thicker faux driftwood and captivating painted stones. Down lights enhance the beauty of the Pro fireplace. 

The Sideline Deluxe series features metallic frame colors that enhance its 9 variable flame and ember colors. This upscale collection is available with Stainless or Gold frame colors.

Compare Built-in Heaters

All the Touchstone models feature a built-in heater that offers supplemental heat to the room. The heat settings are independent from the flame settings, which means you can enjoy the flame display, with or without heat, all year long.

The Sideline settings for the flames, ember lights and heater work independently, which means you can enjoy the flame display without heat or use the heater without the flames or ember lights.

Touchstone Smart Electric Fireplaces can be controlled by mobile app or remote control.

Compare Smart Home Technology

The Sideline, Sideline Elite, Sideline Elite Pro, Sideline Deluxe, Sideline Fury, Sideline Fireplug Pro and Sideline Infinity Smart Electric Fireplaces are Wi-Fi enabled for smart home connectivity. The fireplaces can be controlled by mobile app and configured to work with Amazon Alexa® and Google Home®.

All Touchstone electric fireplaces include a remote control for easy operation.

Compare Price

All Touchstone Electric Fireplaces offer better quality and performance than higher priced competitors. Our top-rated electric fireplaces offer the most features at the best value.

For the budget-minded shopper who wants a best-in-class electric fireplace, the Sideline is a great choice. The Sideline Fury is also packed with features at a value price.

For the shopper who wants top-rated flame quality, the popular Sideline Elite and Sideline Elite Pro are solid choices.

For the shopper who wants versatile installation, the 3-sided Sideline Infinity offers the most flexibility.

For the shopper looking for a luxurious look, the Sideline Deluxe Gold and Stainless models add upscale style at in-budget prices.

Touchstone Sideline 100 Electric Fireplace installed in great room, photo credit BOS Group, Arizona.

Sideline® Electric Fireplace, photo credit: Bos Group, Phoenix, AZ

Compare Available Sizes

Touchstone Electric Fireplaces come in a variety of sizes and styles to fit in any space.

Sideline: 28-inch, 36-inch, 40-inch, 45-inch, 50-inch, 60-inch, 72-inch, 84-inch and 100-inch, plus 40-inch Forte and Indoor/Outdoor models

Sideline Deluxe: 50-inch, 60-inch, 72-inch

Sideline Elite: 42-inch, 50-inch, 60-inch, 72-inch, 84-inch and 100-inch, plus 40-inch Forte and Indoor/Outdoor models.

Sideline Elite Pro: 50-inch, 60-inch, and 72-inch

Sideline Fury: 46-inch, 50-inch, 57-inch and 65-inch

Sideline Infinity: 50-inch, 60-inch and 72-inch

Sideline Steel: 50-inch, 60-inch plus 40-inch Forte

Fireplug Pro: 24-inch, 29-inch and 33-inch