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Fireplaces & Home Systems

Premium electric fireplaces and home backup-power systems compared by installation, output, capacity, integration and total ownership cost.

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Comfort systems become expensive when installation details are ignored. We compare the hardware and the project around it.

Our first-pass shortlist is designed to cover real buyer types and price levels. It is not a claim that these are the only products worth considering.

Whole-home battery backup

120/240V power capability

Transfer-panel integration

Electric fireplace sizing

Electrical and wall-installation requirements

Launch shortlist

10 products worth comparing

Price/specification research snapshot: September 17, 2026. Always verify current details before purchase.

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EcoFlow

EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X — 12kW / 12kWh Starter

Best premium cart-based whole-home backup starter

$7,999

Huge order value, true 120/240V whole-home positioning, expandable to much larger systems. This is one of the strongest money products on the entire House of LAS site.

House of LAS review note: This is a research-based shortlist pick, not a hands-on test. It earns a place because it fills the Best premium cart-based whole-home backup starter use case.

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EcoFlow

EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X + Smart Home Panel 3

Best automatic whole-home EcoFlow package

$10,999

Higher-ticket version adds circuit-level integration and automatic switchover. Ideal for 'best whole-home battery backup' and 'generator alternative' pages.

House of LAS review note: This is a research-based shortlist pick, not a hands-on test. It earns a place because it fills the Best automatic whole-home EcoFlow package use case.

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EcoFlow

EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra

Best high-output modular backup below Ultra X

$4,199 basic / $6,199 with two batteries

Older but still strong 7.2kW-class platform with modular capacity and home-integration options. Gives us a more accessible EcoFlow tier.

House of LAS review note: This is a research-based shortlist pick, not a hands-on test. It earns a place because it fills the Best high-output modular backup below Ultra X use case.

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Jackery

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus

Best plug-and-play 5kWh home backup

$3,499 current base price

5,040Wh capacity, 7,200W output, 120/240V support and a strong upgrade path to transfer-switch and 20kWh packages.

House of LAS review note: This is a research-based shortlist pick, not a hands-on test. It earns a place because it fills the Best plug-and-play 5kWh home backup use case.

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Anker SOLIX

Anker SOLIX F3800

Best value 240V high-output portable backup

About $2,199.99 current list snapshot; verify live

6,000W output, 3.84kWh base capacity, expandable system and 120/240V capability. Strong comparison product against EcoFlow and Jackery.

House of LAS review note: This is a research-based shortlist pick, not a hands-on test. It earns a place because it fills the Best value 240V high-output portable backup use case.

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BLUETTI

BLUETTI AC500 + 2× B300K

Best high-capacity BLUETTI home-backup stack

$3,299 sale / $3,999 regular

5,000W output and 5,529.6Wh capacity at a strong current price. Excellent comparison value against DELTA Pro 3 / F3800 / Jackery 5000 Plus.

House of LAS review note: This is a research-based shortlist pick, not a hands-on test. It earns a place because it fills the Best high-capacity BLUETTI home-backup stack use case.

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Touchstone

Touchstone Sideline Elite 100-Inch Smart Electric Fireplace

Best statement-size premium electric fireplace

$2,299 sale / $3,449 regular

Very high ticket for an electric fireplace, smart controls, Alexa/Google compatibility, and a perfect visual-home-upgrade product.

House of LAS review note: This is a research-based shortlist pick, not a hands-on test. It earns a place because it fills the Best statement-size premium electric fireplace use case.

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Touchstone

Touchstone Sideline Elite 84-Inch Smart Electric Fireplace

Best large luxury fireplace below 100 inches

$1,949 sale / $2,929 regular

Still premium and visually dramatic, but easier to fit than the 100-inch model. Good for large living rooms and media walls.

House of LAS review note: This is a research-based shortlist pick, not a hands-on test. It earns a place because it fills the Best large luxury fireplace below 100 inches use case.

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Touchstone

Touchstone Sideline 100-Inch Smart Electric Fireplace

Best large-format value alternative to Elite

$1,999 sale / $2,999 regular

A lower-priced 100-inch option that creates a strong 'Elite vs standard Sideline' buying guide and gives price-sensitive luxury buyers another path.

House of LAS review note: This is a research-based shortlist pick, not a hands-on test. It earns a place because it fills the Best large-format value alternative to Elite use case.

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Touchstone

Touchstone Sideline Elite 72-Inch Smart Electric Fireplace

Best premium mainstream size

$1,599 sale / $2,399 regular

72 inches is a more realistic fit for many homes while still carrying a meaningful order value. Strong conversion candidate for media-wall content.

House of LAS review note: This is a research-based shortlist pick, not a hands-on test. It earns a place because it fills the Best premium mainstream size use case.

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See the lineup at a glance

Start with use case and project fit, then verify live specs on the manufacturer page.

#	Product	Best fit	Price snapshot
1	EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X — 12kW / 12kWh Starter	Best premium cart-based whole-home backup starter	$7,999
2	EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X + Smart Home Panel 3	Best automatic whole-home EcoFlow package	$10,999
3	EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra	Best high-output modular backup below Ultra X	$4,199 basic / $6,199 with two batteries
4	Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus	Best plug-and-play 5kWh home backup	$3,499 current base price
5	Anker SOLIX F3800	Best value 240V high-output portable backup	About $2,199.99 current list snapshot; verify live
6	BLUETTI AC500 + 2× B300K	Best high-capacity BLUETTI home-backup stack	$3,299 sale / $3,999 regular
7	Touchstone Sideline Elite 100-Inch Smart Electric Fireplace	Best statement-size premium electric fireplace	$2,299 sale / $3,449 regular
8	Touchstone Sideline Elite 84-Inch Smart Electric Fireplace	Best large luxury fireplace below 100 inches	$1,949 sale / $2,929 regular
9	Touchstone Sideline 100-Inch Smart Electric Fireplace	Best large-format value alternative to Elite	$1,999 sale / $2,999 regular
10	Touchstone Sideline Elite 72-Inch Smart Electric Fireplace	Best premium mainstream size	$1,599 sale / $2,399 regular

Review notes

Why each product made the shortlist

For home systems, we focus on real usable capacity/output, setup, app/control reliability, installation, noise, support and ongoing service requirements. These are editorial research notes—not hands-on testing claims.

#1 · EcoFlow

EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X — 12kW / 12kWh Starter

Best premium cart-based whole-home backup starter

Huge order value, true 120/240V whole-home positioning, expandable to much larger systems. This is one of the strongest money products on the entire House of LAS site.

Watch before checkout: Confirm electrical/load requirements and whether professional installation or panel work is needed.

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#2 · EcoFlow

EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X + Smart Home Panel 3

Best automatic whole-home EcoFlow package

Higher-ticket version adds circuit-level integration and automatic switchover. Ideal for 'best whole-home battery backup' and 'generator alternative' pages.

Watch before checkout: Confirm electrical/load requirements and whether professional installation or panel work is needed.

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#3 · EcoFlow

EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra

Best high-output modular backup below Ultra X

Older but still strong 7.2kW-class platform with modular capacity and home-integration options. Gives us a more accessible EcoFlow tier.

Watch before checkout: Confirm electrical/load requirements and whether professional installation or panel work is needed.

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#4 · Jackery

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus

Best plug-and-play 5kWh home backup

5,040Wh capacity, 7,200W output, 120/240V support and a strong upgrade path to transfer-switch and 20kWh packages.

Watch before checkout: Confirm electrical/load requirements and whether professional installation or panel work is needed.

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#5 · Anker SOLIX

Anker SOLIX F3800

Best value 240V high-output portable backup

6,000W output, 3.84kWh base capacity, expandable system and 120/240V capability. Strong comparison product against EcoFlow and Jackery.

Watch before checkout: Confirm electrical/load requirements and whether professional installation or panel work is needed.

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#6 · BLUETTI

BLUETTI AC500 + 2× B300K

Best high-capacity BLUETTI home-backup stack

5,000W output and 5,529.6Wh capacity at a strong current price. Excellent comparison value against DELTA Pro 3 / F3800 / Jackery 5000 Plus.

Watch before checkout: Confirm electrical/load requirements and whether professional installation or panel work is needed.

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#7 · Touchstone

Touchstone Sideline Elite 100-Inch Smart Electric Fireplace

Best statement-size premium electric fireplace

Very high ticket for an electric fireplace, smart controls, Alexa/Google compatibility, and a perfect visual-home-upgrade product.

Watch before checkout: Confirm electrical/load requirements and whether professional installation or panel work is needed.

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#8 · Touchstone

Touchstone Sideline Elite 84-Inch Smart Electric Fireplace

Best large luxury fireplace below 100 inches

Still premium and visually dramatic, but easier to fit than the 100-inch model. Good for large living rooms and media walls.

Watch before checkout: Confirm electrical/load requirements and whether professional installation or panel work is needed.

Back to product →

#9 · Touchstone

Touchstone Sideline 100-Inch Smart Electric Fireplace

Best large-format value alternative to Elite

A lower-priced 100-inch option that creates a strong 'Elite vs standard Sideline' buying guide and gives price-sensitive luxury buyers another path.

Watch before checkout: Confirm electrical/load requirements and whether professional installation or panel work is needed.

Back to product →

#10 · Touchstone

Touchstone Sideline Elite 72-Inch Smart Electric Fireplace

Best premium mainstream size

72 inches is a more realistic fit for many homes while still carrying a meaningful order value. Strong conversion candidate for media-wall content.

Watch before checkout: Confirm electrical/load requirements and whether professional installation or panel work is needed.

Back to product →

Buyer guide

Questions to answer before checkout

Best Whole-Home Backup Systems Battery Backup vs Generator Best Electric Fireplaces Touchstone Sideline vs Elite

Ask these first

Which loads must stay powered?
Is 240V support required?
Do you want portable or integrated backup?
For fireplaces, what wall size and viewing distance fit?
What installation work sits outside the product price?

House of LAS rule

Do not choose from the product photo first. Decide the space, installation constraints, real use case and all-in budget before narrowing the brand.

Confirm electrical/load requirements and whether professional installation or panel work is needed.

FAQ

How to use this research

Are these paid rankings?

No. The launch shortlist is organized around buyer use cases and project fit. House of LAS may later earn affiliate compensation on qualifying links, but commercial relationships do not buy ranking positions.

Did House of LAS personally test every product?

No. These are research-based review notes using published product information and verified category research. We clearly avoid claiming hands-on experience we do not have.

Are these prices guaranteed?

No. Prices, promotions and availability change. The price shown is a research snapshot verified September 17, 2026 unless the product notes say to verify live.

What should I do before buying?

Confirm electrical/load requirements and whether professional installation or panel work is needed.