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Blaze King vs Pacific Energy stoves: EPA test data compared
EPA test data checked
Blaze King has 7 and Pacific Energy has 9 models certified for sale today. On the EPA's own tests, the typical Blaze King model burns cleaner, and the typical Blaze King model is more efficient.
| Blaze King | Pacific Energy | |
|---|---|---|
| Models certified for sale now | 7 | 9 |
| Fuel | wood | pellet, wood |
| Catalytic models | 7 | 1 |
| Top heat output, smallest to biggest | 24,085 to 38,516 BTU/hr | 17,623 to 41,275 BTU/hr |
| Typical efficiency (middle model) | 80% | 73% |
| Typical smoke, as a share of the legal limit | 50% | 80% |
| Cleanest-burning model | Princess PE32 | True North 40 insert |
| Most efficient model | 30.2 Series | TN25 C |
| Biggest heater | King KE40 | Summit LE |
Closest head-to-head matchups
Each Blaze King model paired with the Pacific Energy model nearest to it in top heat output, same fuel.
| Blaze King | Heat / efficiency / smoke | Pacific Energy | Heat / efficiency / smoke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess PI29 Insert | 30,194 / 80% / 1.0 | NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line | 30,149 / 75% / 1.6 |
| King KE40 | 38,516 / 81% / 1.0 | Super LE | 38,177 / 71% / 1.8 |
| 20.2 Series | 31,092 / 80% / 1.05 | NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line | 30,149 / 75% / 1.6 |
| 30.2 Series | 36,076 / 83% / 0.81 | Super LE | 38,177 / 71% / 1.8 |
| Princess PE32 | 34,435 / 82% / 0.55 | Super LE | 38,177 / 71% / 1.8 |
| Sentry S14 | 24,453 / 78% / 1.4 | TN25 C | 29,202 / 76% / 1.1 |
Heat in BTU an hour, smoke in grams an hour.
Every Blaze King model on the EPA list
- King KE40: wood, 38,516 BTU/hr, 81% efficient, 1.0 g/hr smoke
- 30.2 Series: wood, 36,076 BTU/hr, 83% efficient, 0.81 g/hr smoke
- Princess PE32: wood, 34,435 BTU/hr, 82% efficient, 0.55 g/hr smoke
- 20.2 Series: wood, 31,092 BTU/hr, 80% efficient, 1.05 g/hr smoke
- Princess PI29 Insert: wood, 30,194 BTU/hr, 80% efficient, 1.0 g/hr smoke
- Sentry S14: wood, 24,453 BTU/hr, 78% efficient, 1.4 g/hr smoke
- 25 Series: wood, 24,085 BTU/hr, 79% efficient, 0.74 g/hr smoke
Every Pacific Energy model on the EPA list
- Summit LE: wood, 41,275 BTU/hr, 74% efficient, 1.8 g/hr smoke
- Super LE: wood, 38,177 BTU/hr, 71% efficient, 1.8 g/hr smoke
- NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line: wood, 30,149 BTU/hr, 75% efficient, 1.6 g/hr smoke
- NEO 2.5 LE2, NEO 2.5 Insert LE2: wood, 29,536 BTU/hr, 73% efficient, 1.6 g/hr smoke
- True North TN20 Series B: wood, 29,208 BTU/hr, 73% efficient, 1.6 g/hr smoke
- TN25 C: wood, 29,202 BTU/hr, 76% efficient, 1.1 g/hr smoke
- True North TN40: pellet, 27,949 BTU/hr, 72% efficient, 1.4 g/hr smoke
- True North 40 insert: pellet, 25,617 BTU/hr, 73% efficient, 0.69 g/hr smoke
- True North TN10: wood, 17,623 BTU/hr, 73% efficient, 1.4 g/hr smoke
This compares EPA lab results only. It says nothing about price, build quality, warranty or dealer support.
Source: EPA Certified Wood Heater Database, currently certified room heaters, checked Nov 1, 2026.