MF Fire Nova 2C vs Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b

The Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b is the cleaner burner: 0.46 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.4 g/hr. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 78% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b produces more peak heat (35,222 vs 21,009 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,000–1,400 sq ft. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Progress Hybrid 209b has the larger firebox (2.8 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 Progress Hybrid 209b a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.