Buying guide
Napoleon Cineview
vs Modern Flames Redstone
Compare two traditional electric fireplaces before committing to the opening.
The decision
Two complete starting looks for a traditional hearth.
We would compare Cineview 30 and Redstone 30 when the brief is a traditional-format electric hearth rather than a premium LCD feature wall. Both give you a supplied media package and remote operation, but their dimensions, finishing and installation requirements need separate attention.
Start with the appearance you want and the opening you have. Then compare what each purchase actually supplies. Neither the word insert nor a 30-inch name guarantees that an appliance can be dropped into an existing fireplace without preparation.
Start with Cineview when…
Its self-trimming black front, supplied logs and black crystals suit the intended hearth. You want its documented color, speed and heater controls evaluated against the room.
Start with Redstone when…
Its traditional flame and supplied driftwood/crystal presentation are closer to your preferred result, and its documented insert or built-in method suits the project.
See the difference
Compare the complete starting appearance.
Cineview supplies a decorative log pair, grate and black crystals. Those pieces allow the documented log-and-crystal arrangement or the crystal treatment without buying a second media package. Redstone supplies its own driftwood logs and glacier crystals. Choose the supplied composition you prefer before adding another decorative kit.
Check the frame around the flame as well as the flame itself. The front and trim need to finish the opening you intend to retain; compare outside dimensions and trim coverage after you have chosen a preferred presentation.
See the flame and physical media presentation.
Napoleon Cineview 30-inch
Modern Flames Redstone 30-inch
The details that change the choice
Similar names. Different fit-and-finish plans.
The nominal names conceal a meaningful fit distinction. Cineview’s own body and framing references differ from Redstone’s finished-opening and trim measurements. Treat each table as a product-specific instruction, not a universal 30-inch insert category.
Cineview 30’s supplied log pair, grate and black crystals provide the documented two media arrangements. They do not establish that an optional accessory photographed with a different Cineview configuration is supplied here. A complete decorative starting package is not a complete renovated hearth. Site preparation, framing or cabinetry, electrical work and any additional compatible surround remain separate project items.
Availability should be settled before cutting or framing. Confirm the exact Cineview 30 configuration and current supply before designing a renovation around it; do not infer that the separately listed 26-inch firebox can be ordered as a standalone alternative.
| Exact reference | Measurement or requirement |
|---|---|
| Napoleon Cineview 30-inch — Outside width | 30 in |
| Napoleon Cineview 30-inch — Overall height | 20 5/16 in |
| Napoleon Cineview 30-inch — Maximum depth | 7 3/4 in |
| Napoleon Cineview 30-inch — Viewing width | 27 15/16 in |
| Napoleon Cineview 30-inch — Viewing height | 15 3/16 in |
| 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
Choose what works with the hearth you want to keep.
Our take on Cineview 30
We like the clarity of its included media choices and self-trimming front when they suit the room. We would check availability and the exact opening first, then judge its everyday controls on their own merits.
Our take on Redstone 30
Redstone is a useful alternative when its traditional presentation and documented installation path work better for the hearth. We would choose it for a complete fit-and-finish plan, not because a similar size name suggests a direct substitute.
Ratings cover the Napoleon Cineview 30-inch Built-In Electric Fireplace family.
What owners say
A 30-inch buyer liked the fit in their home and said the family used the warmth over winter. Across the Cineview family, owners also mention the flame movement and the darker, modern face. Heat drew different responses: one felt warmth quickly, while another expected it to travel farther. Where you sit in relation to the outlet matters more than how convincing the flame looks.
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
Confirm the opening and supply before the renovation.
Have the installer review the intended existing-fireplace or built-in method before proceeding. Redstone’s manual distinguishes plug-in insert installation from hardwired built-in installation; Cineview has its own framing and connection requirements.
Measure the cavity at the relevant points, the intended finished face and the power route. A trim that covers a front gap cannot solve insufficient cavity depth or an unsuitable electrical arrangement.
What arrives
Keep included, required and optional items separate.
Napoleon Cineview 30-inch
- Fireplace: 1 NEFB30H Cineview electric fireplace with self-trimming black front and appliance controls.
- Media: Left and right logs, a grate, and small and large black crystals.
- Control and instructions: Remote control and installation and operation instructions.
- Installation hardware: 2 wood screws, 1 strain relief and 1 junction-box cover plate.
- Separate purchases: Optional finishing trim, cabinetry, mantel, site wiring and construction materials are not included.
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.
Napoleon
Napoleon Cineview 30-inch
Napoleon Cineview 30-inch Built-In Electric Fireplace family rating
$929.00
Select the exact configuration; listed standard contents and optional additions are separate.
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.
Napoleon Cineview 30-inch
Cineview has one year of standard warranty coverage for eligible electrical components and wearable parts. Warranty-repair labor, shipping, light bulbs and fuses are excluded. Coverage is for the original purchaser through an authorized Napoleon dealer and begins at original installation. Registration is not required; retain proof of purchase and the model and serial numbers, and read the complete written terms.
Read the full Napoleon Cineview 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.
- Confirm the exact Cineview 30 or Redstone 30 configuration before renovation.
- Measure the cavity, finished face and required trim coverage.
- Review the supplied media before buying decorative additions.
- Have the installer confirm the chosen insert or built-in electrical method.
Let’s find the right fit for your project.
Send your opening measurements and a photo of the finished hearth. We can help compare the two fireboxes, supplied media and finishing requirements.
Speak to an Expert
Good questions
A clearer choice.
Can I replace one with the other without changing the opening?
Not on the basis of the names. Compare the exact appliance, cavity and finishing requirements with the installer.
Do I need to buy logs immediately?
Both compared packages include their documented starting media. Choose optional changes only after confirming compatibility and the look you want.
Is Cineview 26 available separately here?
This guide concerns the carried Cineview 30. Bella’s included Cineview 26 belongs to a complete console package. This comparison uses the standalone Cineview 30; compare Bella if you want the furniture and fireplace together.