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Econovex vs Solution Fires
Solution Fires' LUX and Pure ranges are well-known media wall fires. Here's how they compare with our Econovex panoramic fires.
Econovex vs Solution Fires at a glance
| Econovex (deep panoramic) | Solution LUX / Pure | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | Econovex 1270: £1,099 · 1600: £1,299 · 1800: £1,699 · 2000: £1,799 | LUX 125 £2,079 · LUX 150 £2,399 · LUX 175 £2,839 · LUX 200 £3,079 · Pure 1300 £2,139 · Pure 1600 £2,499 |
| Heater | Near-silent 3kW PTC heater | "Ultra quiet fan heater"; the LUX manual notes the sound of air being blown into the room |
| Heat output | Up to 3kW (10,236 BTU) | LUX 1 to 2kW · Pure 0.8 to 1.6kW |
| Black glass | Black edition glass as standard | Pure: Black Series dark glass as standard · LUX: paid Black Series upgrade |
| Guarantee | 5-year guarantee: 1 year on-site, plus up to 4 more years on parts | 2 years standard (year 1 parts and labour, year 2 parts) · 5 years with the £99 Platinum plan, registered within 60 days; glass excluded |
| Smart control | Remote control | LUX: app and Alexa voice control · Pure: remote |
| Open-window detection | Open-window sensor coming on new models | Yes on LUX |
| Depth | 300 mm recess | LUX 334 mm · Pure 293 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 Solution is strong
The LUX comes with app and Alexa control and open-window detection, and the Pure includes dark glass as standard. Solution sells through authorised dealers and has a showroom in Bedfordshire.
Where Econovex is different
- Lower price: the Econovex 2000 is £1,799 against £3,079 for the LUX 200.
- More heat, less noise: up to 3kW from a near-silent PTC heater, against up to 2kW.
- 5 years included: 1 year on-site plus up to 4 more years on parts, with no plan to buy.
- Black glass as standard across our panoramic range.
Which should you choose?
If app and voice control are essential, the LUX includes them. For more heat, a quieter heater and a 5-year guarantee at a lower price, choose Econovex. Get a supply & fit quote.
Sources: Solution LUX 200, Solution Pure 1600, Solution features, Solution warranty.
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?
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Real homes
Our panoramic fires in real media walls
Econovex fires built into media walls, alcoves and cabinets across the UK.
