Buying guide
Dimplex Revillusion
vs IgniteXL
A traditional firebox or a wide linear flame. Find the right fit for your room.
The short answer
Choose the fireplace format first.
Choose Revillusion if...
You want a taller, log-focused firebox as part of a traditional fireplace composition. The logs and the visible depth of the interior are central to the effect.
View Revillusion sizes and finishesChoose original IgniteXL if...
You want a long, low crystal-bed flame display across a feature wall. IgniteXL also offers a shallower flush framing depth than the 24-inch Revillusion compared below.
View original IgniteXL sizesThis guide compares Revillusion built-in fireboxes with original IgniteXL fireplaces. Revillusion plug-in log sets, earlier Revillusion fireboxes, Ignite Bold and Ignite Evolve are separate products.
See the difference
Look at the fire, not just the width.
A traditional opening draws your attention into the firebox; a linear opening carries it across the wall. Picture the fireplace from the seating position you will actually use, with the mantel, furniture and surrounding wall in view.
Revillusion / black interior
Watch how the flame sits behind the logs and how much of the firebox interior remains visible.
Original IgniteXL / crystal bed
Watch how the flame extends across the low opening above the illuminated acrylic crystals.
Compare the details
Two models. Different demands on the room.
The Revillusion 24-inch firebox needs a taller, deeper opening. The IgniteXL 50-inch fireplace needs more wall width, but less depth for a flush installation.
The depth difference matters.
Revillusion 24-inch firebox: 12 1/2 inches of framing depth.
IgniteXL 50-inch fireplace: 5 1/2 inches for flush framing. These are framed-opening dimensions, not the visible opening or appliance body.
| Buying decision | Revillusion 24-inch firebox | IgniteXL 50-inch fireplace |
|---|---|---|
| Framed opening: width × height × depth | 24 5/8 × 22 3/8 × 12 1/2 in | 50 5/8 × 16 × 5 1/2 in |
| Power | 120 V, 60 Hz | 120 V or 240 V; power-cord option is 120 V only |
| Rated electrical power | 1350 W at 25°C; 1500 W at 0°C | 1500 W at 120 V; 2500 W at 240 V |
| Everyday controls | Remote and hidden touch controls; brightness and flicker settings; timer from 30 minutes to 8 hours | Remote and hidden touch controls; brightness and flicker settings; timer from 30 minutes to 8 hours |
| Display and heat settings | Flame-speed control, 360-degree light, flame accents and ambient-light sensor; Normal, Eco and 20-minute Boost modes | Eight media-light themes, custom-color freeze, Eco mode and timed Heat Boost |
| Supplied display media | Log-focused firebox and tumbled glass embers | Three bags of medium acrylic crystals and 12 large acrylic crystals |
What this means for your choice
The IgniteXL 50-inch fireplace offers a higher electrical power rating at 240 V. Have your installer check the connection plan; the rating alone does not tell you how either fireplace will heat your room.
The Hearth Outpost view
Our take, and what owners say.
Revillusion
Ratings cover the Revillusion family.
We would start with Revillusion when a traditional hearth is central to the room. We like the physical logs and the depth of the firebox presentation. Choose the opening proportions and interior finish together; those details matter more than simply buying the widest size.
What owners say
Owners often praise the realistic flames, appearance and straightforward installation. Mixed feedback mentions flame size, log proportions and operating noise; one owner also highlights the room needed behind the firebox for the plug.
IgniteXL
Ratings cover the IgniteXL family.
We like IgniteXL for a clean, wide feature wall with a relatively shallow fireplace body. The crystal bed keeps the presentation simple, and the supplied remote covers everyday use. We would choose it for the finished look first, with supplemental warmth as a useful extra.
What owners say
Owners often praise the finished appearance, ease of use and supplemental warmth. The visual effect is the recurring appeal; these family ratings do not establish heating performance in your room.
Installation and fit
Three measurements. Three different jobs.
Start with the opening
Record width, height and usable depth, including obstructions and the proposed wall finish. For the IgniteXL 50-inch fireplace, the 5 1/2-inch depth above belongs to the flush arrangement. A partially recessed installation follows a different finishing plan.
Resolve power and placement together
Confirm the model, connection method, circuit, support and heated-air path before work begins. A mantel or television introduces additional placement and heat requirements from its own manufacturer.
Included versus optional
Check the package before adding accessories.
Revillusion 24-inch firebox
- Firebox, remote and user/installation guide
- Tumbled glass embers
- Front glass, glass trim and mounting hardware
- Hardwire bracket
The installation section separately describes the existing power cord and its removal for hardwiring.
IgniteXL 50-inch fireplace
- Firebox, remote and user/installation guide
- Front glass and mirrored glass
- Power cord, installation tools and hardware
- Three bags of medium acrylic crystals and 12 large acrylic crystals
Keep decorative extras separate
Driftwood and river-rock media are an optional kit for original IgniteXL. Mantels and surrounding finishes shown in room photographs are separate from the fireplace.
Shop the ranges
Continue with the exact configuration.
These are the two configurations compared above. Prices below are for each selected fireplace; use the range links to explore other sizes and finishes.
Warranty and product documents
Revillusion 24-inch firebox
Two years of limited coverage support your Revillusion firebox. The first year includes eligible repair or replacement with in-home service; the second year provides covered replacement parts.
- Firebox coverage
- 2 years limited
- Eligible in-home service
- Year one
- Covered replacement parts
- Year two
IgniteXL 50-inch fireplace
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
Before you order
Bring these five things to the purchase.
Resolve the product questions before ordering.
Bring your opening measurements and model shortlist. We can help identify the product details you still need to settle.
Speak to an Expert
Common questions
The details worth settling first.
Can IgniteXL replace a Revillusion firebox?
Not without checking the opening and installation plan. These appliances have different proportions, framing and finishing requirements. Compare the exact drawings before treating one as a replacement for the other.
Is a Revillusion log set the same appliance?
No. Plug-in log sets and Revillusion built-in fireboxes are different formats. If you intend to retain an existing fireplace opening, compare the log-set instructions separately.
Does a wider fireplace heat a larger room?
Width alone does not answer that. Compare the exact model’s rated heat output and electrical configuration, then consider room conditions and heat loss. Flame width is not a heating calculation.
Can I install it below a television?
Check the fireplace instructions and television manufacturer’s placement and heat requirements for the proposed arrangement. A product photograph does not establish TV compatibility.
Do I need extra crystals for the IgniteXL 50-inch fireplace?
The IgniteXL manual lists three bags of medium acrylic crystals and 12 large crystals for the IgniteXL 50-inch fireplace. Check the supplied package before ordering more media, and confirm any optional kit against the exact appliance.