Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2
The Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) is the cleaner burner: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) is the more efficient unit: 81% versus 73% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) produces more peak heat (38,516 vs 29,536 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,100–1,550 sq ft. The Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) has the larger firebox (4.55 vs 1.88 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) is a catalytic stove and the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 81 % | 73 % |
| Heat output (low) | 10392 BTU/h | 13240 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 38516 BTU/h | 29536 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 4.55 cu ft | 1.88 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.49 g/min | 1.6 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 220-19 | 386-24 |
| Covered model numbers | King KE40 | NEO 2.5 LE2, NEO 2.5 Insert LE2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2?
The Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3): 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2.
Are the Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) and Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 both EPA certified?
Yes — both appear on the U.S. EPA's current list of certified wood heaters, and every figure on this page comes from their certification records.