Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Touchstone Chesmont comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.6 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about design-focused living rooms wanting mantel + multi-color — read the strengths below before deciding.
The Chesmont is the design-focused Touchstone — mantel shelf integration and multi-color flames. Best for buyers prioritizing aesthetics over smart features.
The Westinghouse 50" is the color-customization pick — 144 LED color options at the lowest smart-fireplace price. Best for buyers wanting maximum customization.
Mantel shelf design. Multi-color flames. No smart integration.
Most colors. Best smart-fireplace value. Smaller brand than Dimplex / Touchstone.
| Spec | Touchstone Chesmont | Westinghouse 50" Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 50" | 50" |
| Mount | Wall + mantel shelf | Wall |
| Flame | Multi-color | — |
| Heat | Infrared quartz | — |
| Colors | — | 144 LED |
| Smart | — | Wi-Fi + Alexa + GH |