Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 vs Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211
The Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 is the cleaner burner: 0.5 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.2 g/hr. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 is the more efficient unit: 77% versus 69% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 produces more peak heat (59,443 vs 45,317 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,700–2,400 sq ft. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 has the larger firebox (2.43 vs 1.57 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 is a non-catalytic stove and the Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 | Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Cord Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.2 g/hr | 0.5 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 69 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13533 BTU/h | 14426 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 59443 BTU/h | 45317 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.57 cu ft | 2.43 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.35 g/min | 0.04 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | No | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 317-22 | 33-16 |
| Covered model numbers | F35 | Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 or the Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211?
The Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211: 0.5 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.2 g/hr for the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35.
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F35 and Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 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.