Buying guide
Dimplex Evolve vs Bold
Is the upgrade worth it?
Choose the extra presence your room will actually use.
The decision
Pay for the view you will actually use.
Ignite Evolve is the starting point we would consider for a clean, front-facing linear fireplace. Ignite Bold earns its place when a taller, deeper presentation or visible side glass is part of the room you want to build. Both offer adjustable flame themes, media lighting and supplemental heat; Bold is not simply the choice for “more warmth.”
Evolve belongs on the shortlist if…
The fireplace faces the main seating area and you want a shallower feature wall. Put the money into the right width, a considered surround and the supplied media arrangement.
See Evolve in a roomBold belongs on the shortlist if…
You want the fireplace to turn a corner, show its sides or occupy a more substantial opening. The room should benefit from that extra presence, and the wall needs to accommodate it.
Plan the viewing arrangementFor these two 50-inch configurations, Bold currently costs $600.00 more for the fireplace itself. Compare the live cards and account for the surrounding work separately.
See the difference
The side of the fireplace can become part of the design.
Look at the routes through your room. If everyone sees the fireplace straight on, corner glass may add little to daily enjoyment. If the fireplace sits beside an opening or is visible as you move between spaces, Bold’s front, corner and bay arrangements give the design another dimension.
Ignite Evolve
Ignite Bold
What changes
Several everyday features are shared.
| Buying consideration | Ignite Evolve 50-inch | Ignite Bold 50-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Current fireplace price | $3,599.99 | $4,199.99 |
| Viewing arrangement | Front-facing | Front, left corner, right corner or bay |
| Flush framing depth | 5 1/2 in | Minimum 11 5/8 in |
| Framed opening height | 16 in | 24 1/4 in |
| Flame adjustment | Seven themes and five speeds | Seven themes and five speeds |
| Heat ratings | 1,500 W at 120 V; 2,500 W at 240 V | 1,500 W at 120 V; 2,500 W at 240 V |
| Everyday controls | Touch panel, supplied remote and FlameConnect | Touch panel, supplied remote and FlameConnect |
The heat ratings and core controls are shared at these sizes. We would make the choice on the architecture and visual experience first. The product-price difference does not account for a deeper wall, altered framing or different finishing work.
The Hearth Outpost view
Where the extra spend makes sense.
Our case for Evolve
Evolve is an easy product to underestimate because it is the shallower option. Its supplied driftwood, crystals and tumbled glass give you several finished looks without starting another accessory list. For a flat wall viewed from the sofa, that can be exactly the right purchase.
We would spend carefully on width and surround proportions before paying for a viewing arrangement the room will not use.
Ratings cover the Ignite Evolve family.
What owners say
Owners praise attractive flames, easy installation and the atmosphere the fireplace brings to a room. Heating feedback is mixed: one installation in a study exceeded expectations, while another owner wanted more warmth. Comments also mention a visible indicator light, finish damage and a color-function fault. We would check those practical details alongside the look before completing the surround.
Our case for Bold
We like Bold when the side glass is visible or the wall needs a larger visual opening. Its deeper, taller presentation can become an architectural feature rather than a thin line in the wall.
We would choose the viewing arrangement first and ask the installer to draw the complete enclosure before ordering.
Ratings cover the Ignite Bold family.
What owners say
Owners highlight the modern appearance and the option to expose or enclose the glass sides. Another appreciates the fireplace both switched on and as a feature in the room when off. Those accounts reinforce the importance of the finished installation: the shape and viewing angles are a large part of Bold's appeal, not just its flame settings.
The room plan
Choose the sightlines before the fireplace arrives.
Bring a straight-on photograph of the wall and a photograph from each approach to the room. Mark the main seating position and any route past the side of the proposed fireplace. That small exercise often tells you whether a front-only display or exposed side glass will earn its place.
For a front-facing wall
Evolve’s 50-inch opening is 50 5/8 inches wide by 16 inches high, with 5 1/2 inches of depth for flush framing. Its manual also allows a partial recess, but that is a finishing decision within the Evolve choice—not the reason to select the whole fireplace family.
For a corner or bay feature
Bold’s 50-inch framing is 49 1/2 inches wide by 24 1/4 inches high, with a minimum 11 5/8-inch depth on the stated drywall basis. Its side-glass arrangement needs to be selected before the surrounding construction is finished.
A “50-inch” name does not mean the two appliances share an opening. Keep the selected manual with the drawing. Television placement, electrical routing, support and air paths need their own checks in that same project plan.
Included versus optional
Compare the package before adding extras.
Ignite Evolve 50-inch
- Driftwood, acrylic crystals and tumbled glass
- Front glass and mirrored glass
- Remote control and power cord
- Listed tools and installation hardware
Choose any installation-specific trim against the Evolve instructions.
Ignite Bold 50-inch
- Driftwood and acrylic crystal media
- Front, mirrored and side glass
- Open-side and closed-side trims
- Remote and listed mounting hardware
The optional 120 V cord arrangement is separate. Hardwiring and site work belong in the installation plan.
Both can provide flame without heat. Both require the shelter and electrical arrangements in their instructions for any permitted outdoor installation. A warranty period alone does not make an exposed outdoor location suitable.
Shop the ranges
Continue with the exact configuration.
Compare the two 50-inch fireplaces used in this guide. Installation and finishing costs are separate from the live product prices.
Dimplex
Ignite Evolve 50-inch fireplace
Ignite Evolve family rating
$3,599.99
Front-facing linear fireplace with three supplied media choices.
Dimplex
Ignite Bold 50-inch fireplace
Ignite Bold family rating
$4,199.99
Front, corner or bay-style viewing arrangements.
Warranty and documents
The same coverage does not make them the same purchase.
Ignite Evolve
Enjoy five years of limited coverage for indoor installation, or one year outdoors. Coverage addresses defects in materials and workmanship, with on-site or in-home service available for eligible warranty claims.
- Indoor installation
- 5 years limited
- Outdoor installation
- 1 year limited
- Eligible covered repairs
- Service at home
Ignite Bold
Enjoy five years of limited coverage for indoor installation, or one year outdoors. Coverage addresses defects in materials and workmanship, with on-site or in-home service available for eligible warranty claims.
- Indoor installation
- 5 years limited
- Outdoor installation
- 1 year limited
- Eligible covered repairs
- Service at home
Your shortlist
Make the next conversation useful.
Let’s find the right fit for your project.
Send us the room photographs and the viewing arrangement you prefer. We can help you choose the fireplace that makes sense for that room.
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Common questions
The questions that change the choice.
Is Bold a heating upgrade over Evolve?
For the two 50-inch configurations compared here, both are rated at 1,500 W on 120 V or 2,500 W on 240 V. Choose Bold for the visual and installation possibilities rather than assuming a larger heating rating.
Does Bold have to be installed with side glass showing?
No. It supports a front-facing arrangement as well as left-corner, right-corner and bay-style installations. Choose the arrangement before finishing the enclosure.
Will Bold fit an opening made for Evolve?
Do not assume so. These 50-inch models have different framing widths, heights and depths. Use the exact installation drawing for the fireplace you order.
Which is better value?
Evolve is compelling for a front-facing wall where its flame and supplied media meet the brief. Bold becomes more compelling when its taller, deeper presentation or side views contribute to the design. Value depends on using the differences you pay for.