Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) vs Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680
The Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) is the cleaner burner: 0.55 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 0.67 g/hr. The Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) is the more efficient unit: 82% versus 81% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) produces more peak heat (34,435 vs 33,396 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,000–1,400 sq ft. The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 has the larger firebox (3.16 vs 2.86 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) is a catalytic stove and the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) | Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.55 g/hr | 0.67 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 82 % | 81 % |
| Heat output (low) | 11358 BTU/h | 15069 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 34435 BTU/h | 33396 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.86 cu ft | 3.16 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.62 g/min | 0.23 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 153-18 | 162-18 |
| Covered model numbers | Princess PE32 | Green Mountain 80 8680 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) or the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680?
The Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2): 0.55 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 0.67 g/hr for the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680.
Are the Blaze King Industries Princess PE32 (2) and Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Green Mountain 80 8680 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.