Buying guide
Dimplex Opti-V
vs Revillusion
A heat-free flame experience or a traditional firebox with warmth.
The decision
Does the room need warmth, or just the experience of a fire?
Choose Dimplex Opti-V Solo for a heat-free visual fireplace with flame imagery, dimensional LED logs and crackling sound. Choose Dimplex Revillusion when you want a traditional firebox presentation and the option of supplemental heat. That distinction should come before a preference for one flame effect.
Dimplex Opti-V Solo
A useful option when the room is already comfortable and you want fire ambience without adding heat. Plan the main viewing position and room lighting carefully; they are part of getting the best from its reflection-based presentation.
Dimplex Revillusion 30-inch Black
A deeper traditional firebox view with internally illuminated Realogs and a translucent flame panel. It offers heat, but its available output depends on the electrical connection.
The view
Choose from the place you will actually sit.
Dimplex Opti-V’s manual describes a reflection technique that performs best in lower ambient light. Think about windows and direct room lighting before deciding on the wall. Its seated-viewing recommendation places the bottom of the flame viewing area 26–36 inches above the floor; that reference is not the bottom of the cabinet.
Dimplex Revillusion’s translucent panel lets the eye see into the firebox through the flame display. The Black interior shown here is a physical finish, not something changed by a remote setting. Consider both the logs and the surrounding opening when choosing its proportions.
The meaningful differences
These are two different fireplace briefs.
| Decision | Opti-V Solo | Revillusion 30-inch Black |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | No heater; flame ambience only | 1,300 W at 120 V; 1,975 W at 208 V; 2,575 W at 240 V |
| Presentation | Virtual flame imagery, dimensional LED logs and crackling sound | Revillusion effect, internally illuminated Realogs and translucent reflective panel |
| Planning priority | Seated sightline, ambient light and permanent electrical installation | Opening proportions, selected interior and electrical supply for heat |
| Current selected appliance price | $3,899.99 | $2,224.99 |
Neither price includes the surrounding wall, finish work or electrical installation. Do not count Opti-V as room-heating capacity or assume that the Revillusion’s highest output is available from every connection.
The Hearth Outpost view
The right effect also has to suit the way you live.
Our take on Opti-V
We would consider Opti-V for a room where the fire is primarily something to watch. Its heat-free design can be a benefit in an already comfortable space. We would decide the sightline and lighting before committing to framing, rather than choosing a nominal width first.
Ratings cover the Opti-V family.
What owners say
Owners highlight convincing flame movement, sparks and crackling sound. Feedback spans Solo and the wider Opti-V format, with positive comments about enjoying a fire without adding heat.
Our take on Revillusion
We like Revillusion when the fireplace should feel like a traditional hearth and useful extra warmth belongs in the brief. The physical logs and visible firebox depth matter as much as the flame. The selected Black interior should be reviewed alongside the mantel and the room’s finishes.
Ratings cover the Revillusion built-in firebox family.
What owners say
Owners often praise the flames and finished appearance. Some are less enthusiastic about flame size, log proportions or noise, making the actual view and exact installation fit worth checking.
Installation planning
Give the installer a fireplace brief, not just a width.
Opti-V Solo is a permanent hardwired installation; do not assume it arrives ready to plug into a wall outlet. Its manual recommends a 15-amp, 120-volt circuit and describes its permitted supply range. Have the electrician use the exact rating label and manual.
For the Revillusion 30-inch Black firebox, the verified framing dimensions are 30⅝ inches wide, 26 3/16 inches high and 12½ inches deep. Those are framing dimensions for this model, not a guide to every Revillusion size. Set the electrical plan before closing the wall.
Complete the project
Separate the appliance from the finished fireplace.
Opti-V planning list
- Exact Solo appliance and matching manual
- A settled viewing height and light conditions
- Permanent electrical installation and service access
Revillusion planning list
- The selected 30-inch Black firebox configuration
- Verified framing and chosen electrical supply
- Surround or mantel finish planned separately
Shop the ranges
Continue with the exact configuration.
The cards select Opti-V Solo and the 30-inch Black Revillusion built-in firebox. Other Revillusion sizes and interior finishes have their own specifications.
Dimplex
Dimplex Opti-V Solo
Opti-V family rating
$3,899.99
Solo configuration for flame and crackling sound, without a heater.
Dimplex
Dimplex Revillusion 30-inch Black firebox
Revillusion built-in firebox family rating
$2,224.99
30-inch Black firebox. Match the electrical plan to the required heat output.
Warranty and documents
Support for the appliance you choose.
Dimplex Opti-V Solo
Two-year limited appliance coverage includes eligible in-home service under the manual’s access, travel and coverage conditions.
Dimplex Revillusion 30-inch Black
Two years of limited coverage: the first year includes eligible repair or replacement with in-home service; the second year provides covered replacement parts.
Your shortlist
Make the next conversation useful.
Let’s find the right fit for your project.
Tell us whether heat matters, where you will sit and what opening or wall you have. We can help select the fireplace configuration that fits the room.
Speak to an Expert
Common questions
Before you choose.
Does Opti-V Solo produce heat?
No. This is a heat-free visual fireplace. It should not be included as supplemental heating capacity.
Is a 30-inch label enough to choose an opening?
No. Overall size, viewing area and framed opening are different measurements. Use the exact installation drawing for the chosen appliance.
Can I change the Revillusion Black interior with the remote?
No. Black is the selected physical interior finish. Lighting adjustments do not turn it into Herringbone or Weathered Concrete.