Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 vs Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid
The Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid is the cleaner burner: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid is the more efficient unit: 81% versus 75% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid produces more peak heat (54,510 vs 30,149 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,550–2,200 sq ft. The Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid has the larger firebox (4.2 vs 1.37 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 is a non-catalytic stove and the Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 | Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.6 g/hr | 1.1 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 75 % | 81 % |
| Heat output (low) | 12315 BTU/h | 12016 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 30149 BTU/h | 54510 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.37 cu ft | 4.2 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.4 g/min | 0.48 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 378-24 | 338-23 |
| Covered model numbers | NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2, Vista Classic LE2, NEO 1.6 LE2, Alderlea T4 LE2, Vista Insert LE2, NEO 1.6 Insert LE2) | 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 or the Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid?
The Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2.
Are the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 and Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid 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.