Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro 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 2 g/hr. The Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid is the more efficient unit: 81% versus 76% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid produces more peak heat (54,510 vs 50,200 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,550–2,200 sq ft. The Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid has the larger firebox (4.2 vs 2.26 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro 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.
| Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro | Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Cord Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 2 g/hr | 1.1 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 76 % | 81 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14300 BTU/h | 12016 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 50200 BTU/h | 54510 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.26 cu ft | 4.2 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1 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 | 337-22 | 338-23 |
| Covered model numbers | Bistro Series (Bistro, Gusto, Pyra, 600, HEC240, IW600) | 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro or the Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid?
The Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2 g/hr for the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro.
Are the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro 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.