Rank #5 in Best Electric Fireplaces 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Spec Sheet That Doesn't Add Up
Dimplex Cheriton Deluxe Optiflame Freestanding Electric Fire, Brass
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Dimplex Cheriton Deluxe is a freestanding electric fire with a brass-effect fret and trim, a black surround and a coal fuel bed. It sits at number 5 in this guide. Dimplex lists a 2kW heat output with a choice of 1kW or 2kW, a thermostat that switches the heater on and off to hold the room temperature, a remote control, and an Optiflame LED flame effect that runs whether or not the heater is switched on. It costs £250.00 and carries 4.4 out of 5 from 405 ratings.
The figure worth stopping on is further down the same listing. Under Power Consumption the Cheriton Deluxe reads 10 Watts; under Heat Output it reads 2 Kilowatts. The advertisement never reconciles the two, and 10 watts is not a figure that runs a 2kW element. The coverage line is the other outlier: 20 sq m, roughly 215 square feet, and the only coverage figure in the guide given in square metres, next to fires claiming 18 square feet and 40 square feet at comparable wattages. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from testing of our own.
How those 405 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £250.00 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 405 ratings |
| Heat output | 2 Kilowatts, with a choice of 1kW or 2kW |
| Power consumption (as listed) | 10 Watts |
| Heating coverage (as listed) | 20 sq m |
| Flame effect | Optiflame LED, runs independently of the heater |
| Controls | Remote control, adjustable thermostat, safety shut-off |
| Assembly instructions description (as listed) | Add real coal fuel bed and plug-in |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“It looks lovely in my room, and it keeps us warm.It does what it says on the box!It's great.”
Verified purchase“Replacement fire for one that stopped working. Fits flush into the fireplace. Looks great and the flame effect is more realistic than the old design. We often run it without the heating element just for the cozy feel. The remote control is a nice bonus. Altogether, good value.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Electric Fireplaces 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Spec Sheet That Doesn't Add Up.
Questions people ask
How much heat does the Dimplex Cheriton Deluxe put out?
The listing gives a Heat Output of 2 Kilowatts, with a choice of 1kW or 2kW and a thermostatic control that maintains the room temperature by switching on and off automatically.
What does the listing say it consumes?
The Power Consumption line reads 10 Watts, while the Heat Output line on the same advertisement reads 2 Kilowatts. The listing does not explain how a 2kW heater draws 10 watts.
What room size does it cover?
The listing states a Heating Coverage of 20 sq m, which is roughly 215 square feet. Other fires in this guide claim 18 square feet and 40 square feet at similar wattages.
Can the flame effect be used without the heat?
Yes. Dimplex describes the LED Optiflame effect as energy efficient and usable independently of the heater, so the Cheriton Deluxe can be run at any time of year without producing heat.
Does it have to be built into a fireplace?
The listing describes it as freestanding and designed to fit flat to the wall or against an existing fireplace. The assembly instructions read "Add real coal fuel bed and plug-in".
What comes in the box and does it need batteries?
The listing names the main fire with frame, a remote control and a coal fuel bed as included components, and notes 1 C battery required, included.
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