Compare electric fires
Compare Electric Fire Brands: Econovex vs the UK's Big Names
Choosing a media wall fire? We've compared our Econovex panoramic fires with six of the UK's best-known brands on the things that matter: heat, noise, glass, guarantee and price.
How the brands compare
All figures are for comparable built-in or 3-sided media wall electric fires. Click a brand for the full side-by-side comparison.
| Brand / range | Heater | Max heat | Dark / black glass | Guarantee | Price (3-sided) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Econovex (ours) | Near-silent 3kW PTC | Up to 3kW | Standard | 5 years: 1 on-site + up to 4 parts | £1,099 to £1,799 |
| Evonic Halo | Fan heater | Up to 1.5kW | Clear glass; UHD upgrade | Varies by retailer | Halo 1800 £1,499 to £3,599 |
| Gazco eReflex RW | Not stated | Up to 2kW | Not stated | 2 years, or 4 with registration | £1,256 to £1,571 |
| British Fires New Forest | Not stated | Up to 1.5kW | Dark glass on Black Edition only | 1 year, 3 with registration | £2,399 to £3,099 (1600) |
| Vision Solus / Futura | Fan heater | Up to 2kW | Not stated | 1 to 2 years; 6 optional | £1,039 to £2,599 |
| Solution LUX / Pure | Fan heater | Up to 2kW | Pure standard; LUX upgrade | 2 years; 5 with £99 plan | £2,079 to £3,079 |
| DRU Virtuo /3 | Fan-assisted element | Up to 2kW | Clear; AR glass extra | 2 years | £4,295 to £5,595 |
Competitor details are taken from the manufacturer's own website, brochures and manuals, or from UK retailers where stated, and were checked on 28 October 2026. Prices and specifications change, so please check the latest details with the retailer. Econovex prices are our own, as listed on fireandfrost.co.uk.
What to look for in a media wall electric fire
- Heater noise: many electric fires heat the room with a fan heater, and fans can get noisier as dust builds up. Our deep panoramic fires heat with a near-silent 3kW PTC heater, and the fan only runs to cool the fire. If the fire sits under your TV, that makes a big difference.
- Real heat output: most fires top out at 1.5 to 2kW. Ours give up to 3kW.
- Glass: black or dark glass makes the flames look deeper and hides the fire's inner workings. On many fires it's an upgrade or a premium edition; on Econovex and Mayfair fires, black edition glass is standard.
- Guarantee: check what's included without paying extra or registering. Every Econovex panoramic fire has a 5-year guarantee: 1 year on-site, plus up to 4 more years on parts.
- Size: choose a fire slightly wider than your TV. See our fire size guide.
Econovex and Mayfair
We sell Econovex and Mayfair fires. Both come with black edition glass as standard, and we've used Mayfair fires for over five years. Our fires are on display in showrooms across the UK, including our own showroom at 260 Thornton Road, Bradford, and we supply and fit them anywhere in the UK through our nationwide installers.
Open-window detection, which switches the heater off when a door or window is left open, is coming on new models.
Our panoramic fires
Deep 3-sided fires with a near-silent PTC heater and black glass as standard. Prices are for the fire; fitting is quoted for your room.
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Want to see them side by side?
Visit our Bradford showroom (Mon to Sat, 9:30am to 5pm), or get a supply & fit quote anywhere in the UK.
Real homes
Our panoramic fires in real media walls
Econovex fires built into media walls, alcoves and cabinets across the UK.
