Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 vs Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b
Both stoves carry the same certified emission rate: 1.6 g/hr. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b is the more efficient unit: 77% versus 73% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b produces more peak heat (56,499 vs 29,536 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,600–2,250 sq ft. The Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 has the larger firebox (1.88 vs 1.85 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 is a non-catalytic stove and the Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b a catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 | Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.6 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 73 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13240 BTU/h | 10590 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 29536 BTU/h | 56499 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.88 cu ft | 1.85 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.6 g/min | 0.9 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | No | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 386-24 | 397-25 |
| Covered model numbers | NEO 2.5 LE2, NEO 2.5 Insert LE2 | Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 or the Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b?
They are tied: both are certified at 1.6 g/hr of particulates.
Are the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 2.5 LE2 and Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b 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.