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Econovex vs British Fires New Forest
British Fires' New Forest is a popular premium media wall fire. Here's how it compares with our Econovex panoramic fires.
Econovex vs British Fires New Forest at a glance
The New Forest 1600 can be fitted 1, 2 or 3-sided. We've compared it with our Econovex 1600, which is the same width.
| Econovex (deep panoramic) | British Fires New Forest 1600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Econovex 1600: £1,299 | Signature Edition £2,399 · Black Edition £3,099 (Simply Stoves) |
| Dark glass | Black edition glass as standard | Rear dark glass on the Black Edition (£700 more than Signature); Signature has rear mirrored glass |
| Heat output | Up to 3kW (10,236 BTU) | 0.75 / 1.5kW with Air Curtain Technology |
| Heater | Near-silent 3kW PTC heater | Heater type not stated in the sources we checked |
| Guarantee | 5-year guarantee: 1 year on-site, plus up to 4 more years on parts | 1 year, extended to 3 years free with registration; 5-year cover is a £150 extra (The Fireplace Company) |
| Smart control | Remote control | Remote control (no app mentioned in the sources we checked) |
| Depth | 300 mm recess | 311 mm |
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.
Where British Fires is strong
British Fires is known for its realistic 3D LED flame and hand-charred Deluxe Real Logs, and it's sold through fireplace showrooms.
Where Econovex is different
- Lower price: the Econovex 1600 is £1,100 less than the New Forest 1600 Signature, and £1,800 less than the Black Edition.
- Black glass without the premium edition: black edition glass is standard on every Econovex panoramic fire.
- Double the heat: up to 3kW against 1.5kW, from a near-silent PTC heater.
- 5 years included: 1 year on-site plus up to 4 more years on parts, no extra charge.
Which should you choose?
If you love the New Forest flame and logs, see it in a showroom. If you want black glass, more heat and a 5-year guarantee for well under the price, the Econovex is the better value. Get a supply & fit quote or visit our Bradford showroom.
Sources: Simply Stoves (Signature), Simply Stoves (Black Edition), The Fireplace Company.
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.
