MF Fire Nova 2C 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 1.4 g/hr. The MF Fire Nova 2C is the more efficient unit: 78% versus 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 produces more peak heat (45,317 vs 21,009 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,300–1,800 sq ft. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 has the larger firebox (2.43 vs 2.33 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the MF Fire Nova 2C is a 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.
| MF Fire Nova 2C | Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Cord Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.4 g/hr | 0.5 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 78 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 19012 BTU/h | 14426 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 21009 BTU/h | 45317 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.33 cu ft | 2.43 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.515 g/min | 0.04 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 401-25 | 33-16 |
| Covered model numbers | Nova 2C, Nova 2C Tower | Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the MF Fire Nova 2C 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 1.4 g/hr for the MF Fire Nova 2C.
Are the MF Fire Nova 2C 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.