Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2
The Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) is the cleaner burner: 0.55 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) is the more efficient unit: 82% versus 75% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) produces more peak heat (34,435 vs 30,149 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,000–1,400 sq ft. The Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) has the larger firebox (2.86 vs 1.37 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) is a catalytic stove and the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.55 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 82 % | 75 % |
| Heat output (low) | 11358 BTU/h | 12315 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 34435 BTU/h | 30149 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.86 cu ft | 1.37 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.62 g/min | 1.4 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 153-18 | 378-24 |
| Covered model numbers | Princess PE32 | NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2, Vista Classic LE2, NEO 1.6 LE2, Alderlea T4 LE2, Vista Insert LE2, NEO 1.6 Insert LE2) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2?
The Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2): 0.55 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2.
Are the Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) and Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 both EPA certified?
Yes — both appear on the U.S. EPA's current list of certified wood heaters, and every figure on this page comes from their certification records.