Touchstone
Touchstone Sideline Elite 50"
$999
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Touchstone Sideline Elite 50" vs R.W.FLAME 36" Recessed Electric Fireplace
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. R.W.FLAME 36" Recessed Electric Fireplace is cheaper at $189.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
R.W.FLAME
R.W.FLAME 36" Recessed Electric Fireplace
$189.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Touchstone Sideline Elite 50" or R.W.FLAME 36" Recessed Electric Fireplace?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The R.W.FLAME 36" Recessed Electric Fireplace is the cheaper at $189.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Touchstone Sideline Elite 50" | R.W.FLAME 36" Recessed Electric Fireplace |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $999 | $189.99 |
| Brand | Touchstone | R.W.FLAME |
| Released | — | — |
| Mount type | recessed | recessed |
| Width inches | 50 | 36 |
| Heat coverage sq (ft) | 400 | 400 |
| Heat output btu | 5000 | 5100 |
| Max wattage | 1500 | 1500 |
| Voltage | 120 | 120 |
| Heater type | fan-forced | fan-forced |
| Flame color modes | 6 | 12 |
| Heat settings | 2 | 2 |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Weight pounds | 48.45 | — |
Sources — Touchstone Sideline Elite 50": touchstonehomeproducts.com (verified 2026-07-11). R.W.FLAME 36" Recessed Electric Fireplace: rwflame.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Touchstone Sideline Elite 50" and R.W.FLAME 36" Recessed Electric Fireplace?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Width inches: Touchstone Sideline Elite 50" 50 vs R.W.FLAME 36" Recessed Electric Fireplace 36
- Heat output btu: Touchstone Sideline Elite 50" 5000 vs R.W.FLAME 36" Recessed Electric Fireplace 5100
- Flame color modes: Touchstone Sideline Elite 50" 6 vs R.W.FLAME 36" Recessed Electric Fireplace 12