Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal 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 g/hr. The Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal is the more efficient unit: 79% versus 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 produces more peak heat (45,317 vs 27,294 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 1.15 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal | Woodstock Soapstone Company Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1 g/hr | 0.5 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 79 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 15332 BTU/h | 14426 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 27294 BTU/h | 45317 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.15 cu ft | 2.43 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.15 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 | 108-17 | 33-16 |
| Covered model numbers | 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal, 212S Survival Hybrid Wood-Coal | Absolute Steel Hybrid 211 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal 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 g/hr for the Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal.
Are the Woodstock Soapstone Company 212N Navajo Hybrid Wood-Coal 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.