Buying guide
Modern Flames Orion V2 Traditional
vs Redstone
Keep the hearth. Choose the fire you want to see inside it.
The decision
Choose the fire, then verify the opening.
We would start with Redstone when the goal is to give an existing hearth a complete electric fire with a traditional log-and-flame composition and straightforward remote operation. Move Orion V2 Traditional onto the shortlist when the LCD flame experience is the reason for the renovation.
The upgrade is more than an opening measurement. You are choosing how the fire will look and behave every evening. First compare the presentation, then check whether the exact appliance, trim and electrical method can work with the opening you intend to keep.
Choose Orion V2 Traditional
You want the V2 LCD presentation, supplied lit logs and current connected platform. You are willing to plan the installation around the exact fireplace rather than assume it will slide into any 30-inch opening.
Choose Redstone
You want a traditional electric hearth with supplied driftwood logs, crystals and remote control. A familiar presentation and a suitable insert installation matter more than stepping up to LCD.
See the difference
Make the flame upgrade earn its place.
Redstone uses the Hybrid-FX presentation; Orion V2 Traditional uses the virtual LCD platform. Compare the movement of the flame and the physical log bed together. If the fireplace will be the room’s focal point, that complete presentation matters more than the flame alone.
The V2 Traditional film shows the family flame presentation in a 36-inch fireplace. The shopping examples and opening information here concern the 30-inch models. The Orion still below also shows the 36-inch family appearance. Use the 30-inch drawings for fit; the larger photograph is not a scale reference.
Orion V2 Traditional: 36-inch family appearance
Modern Flames Redstone 30-inch
The details that change the choice
A traditional shape does not mean interchangeable fit.
The traditional format allows a useful renovation question: which parts of the existing hearth can stay? That answer depends on the opening, intended trim and electrical access. A similar size name cannot settle those questions.
Redstone’s finished-opening reference and Orion’s built-in rough opening describe different installation contexts. Even similar width and height figures do not establish that the two products are interchangeable in an existing masonry fireplace.
A wider surround may cover a visible gap, but it cannot create required cavity depth, fix an unsuitable power route or replace required support. Choose the appliance and installation method before treating trim as the solution.
| Exact reference | Measurement or requirement |
|---|---|
| Modern Flames Orion V2 Traditional 30-inch — Overall appliance | 30½″ W × 19⅝″ H × 9⅞″ D |
| Modern Flames Orion V2 Traditional 30-inch — Viewing area | 27⅝″ W × 17¹⁄₁₆″ H |
| Modern Flames Orion V2 Traditional 30-inch — Built-in rough opening | 28¼″ W × 18¾″ H × 10½″ minimum D |
| Modern Flames Redstone 30-inch — Finished opening | 28-1/4″ W × 18-3/4″ H × 10″ D |
| Modern Flames Redstone 30-inch — Overall with ⅝-inch trim | 29-1/4″ W × 18-7/8″ H × 9-7/8″ D |
| Modern Flames Redstone 30-inch — Overall with 1⅝-inch trim | 31-1/4″ W × 20-7/8″ H × 9-7/8″ D |
| Modern Flames Redstone 30-inch — Power planning | Plug-in insert or hardwired built-in |
Use the full documents for construction. These measurements retain their stated appliance, opening or trim identity; they are not interchangeable allowances.
The Hearth Outpost view
The upgrade should change the evening.
Our take on Orion V2 Traditional
We like Orion when the customer wants a distinctly different fire experience while retaining a traditional hearth shape. Its value should come from the display and everyday use, not an assumption that every premium feature will suit every household.
Our take on Redstone
Redstone is worth considering on its own merits. We would not dismiss a suitable log-and-flame presentation merely because another range offers LCD. The right insert is one that looks right, fits correctly and can be installed as documented.
Ratings cover the Modern Flames Orion Traditional V2 30-inch Electric Fireplace family.
What owners say
An owner who chose a 36-inch unit with a surround liked how the combination fitted an apartment. Other feedback on the earlier Traditional describes changing the flame color to suit the room. It is the ability to get the look right in an existing space that comes through most clearly.
Ratings cover the Modern Flames Redstone 30-inch Electric Firebox family.
What owners say
One owner fitted the 36-inch Redstone into an existing fireplace and described both the flame appearance and enough warmth to take the chill off the room. Another found the controls easy and the fit precise, but had to address cosmetic shipping damage. Inspect the front before fitting the trim.
Plan the whole project
Bring the hearth measurements to the installer.
For Redstone, the manual distinguishes the plug-in insert method from hardwired built-in installation. Orion Traditional also has separate insert and built-in planning. Take the opening measurements and photos to the installer before choosing the finishing kit.
Confirm that any existing fireplace is suitable for the proposed electric installation. Stop using the old fire and arrange the required checks and preparation; this buying guide is not an instruction to place an electric appliance into an operating fireplace.
What arrives
Keep included, required and optional items separate.
Modern Flames Orion V2 Traditional 30-inch
- Decorative media: Lit log set · crushed glass media · twigs
- Control: Remote · AAA batteries
- Installation equipment: Built-in trim kit · power cover · strain relief · installation screws and screw covers · suction cups
Modern Flames Redstone 30-inch
- Firebox & presentation: Firebox · driftwood logs · small glacier crystals
- Controls: Remote control
- Installation equipment: Trim · hardware · supplied plug-in cord
Shop the ranges
Continue with the exact configuration.
Continue with the exact configurations discussed here. Prices update from Shopify; surrounding site work and separately listed options are additional. Check the product page for the other carried variants.
Modern Flames
Modern Flames Orion V2 Traditional 30-inch
Modern Flames Orion Traditional V2 30-inch Electric Fireplace family rating
$2,899.00
Orion image shows the 36-inch family appearance. This card selects the 30-inch appliance; use its exact dimensions and installation drawings.
Modern Flames
Modern Flames Redstone 30-inch
Modern Flames Redstone 30-inch Electric Firebox family rating
$1,179.00
Compare the complete starting package and exact installation requirements.
Confidence in the purchase
Read the benefits and the terms together.
Modern Flames Orion V2 Traditional 30-inch
Standard appliance coverage is two years, with five-year coverage available through registration. Integrated screens, including the LCD screen in Orion V2 Traditional, have a separate one-year term. Registration does not extend that screen term. Original-purchaser and other written conditions apply.
Read the full Modern Flames Orion V2 Traditional 30-inch warranty
Modern Flames Redstone 30-inch
Standard appliance coverage is two years, with five-year coverage available through registration. Original-purchaser, purchase and other written conditions apply.
Before ordering
Settle these details while the project is still on paper.
- Measure the existing cavity and the finished opening separately.
- Compare the 30-inch drawings; the larger Orion photograph shows family appearance.
- Confirm the supplied trim, any wider surround and the electrical method.
- Check appliance registration and Orion’s separate screen term.
Let’s find the right fit for your project.
Send a straight-on hearth photo, cavity measurements and the finished opening dimensions. We can help you compare the appliance, trim and installation choices.
Speak to an Expert
Good questions
A clearer choice.
Are these two 30-inch fireplaces interchangeable?
No. The nominal names do not establish cavity fit, finished trim coverage or the correct electrical method.
Is an extra-wide surround the same as the supplied trim?
No. Check the exact model’s supplied trim and any separately sold compatible surround.
Do both need a phone?
Both provide remote operation. Check the exact current control instructions rather than treating Redstone as part of the Orion V2 app platform.