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Quick answer: Ignite Ultra is the flagship: tallest and most realistic, with pulsating log-and-ember effects, for buyers who want the most lifelike fire. Ignite XL Bold gives a taller, deeper look with driftwood and app control at a lower price. Ignite Evolve is a slim, 5-3/4″-deep built-in with app control and many color themes. Ignite XL is the value pick: the same slim depth with simple controls. All four share the same Comfort$aver® heater (1,500 W at 120 V or 2,500 W at 240 V).
The four Dimplex Ignite models look similar on a product page and cover a wide price range. This guide compares them side by side using Dimplex’s 2026 specifications and current prices, so you can choose by what actually matters: look, depth, controls and budget.
| Ignite Ultra | Ignite XL Bold | Ignite Evolve | Ignite XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizes | 50, 60, 74, 88, 100″ | 50, 60, 74, 88, 100″ | 50, 60, 74, 100″ | 50, 60, 74, 100″ |
| Height x depth (approx.) | 27-1/2″ x 15-3/8″ | 23-7/8″ x 12-1/8″ | 16-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ | 16-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ |
| Standard media | Quick Connect logs with tumbled glass embers | Lifelike driftwood with acrylic crystals | Tumbled glass, driftwood and acrylic crystals | Acrylic crystals |
| Flame color themes | 9, adjustable brightness | 7, adjustable brightness | 7, adjustable brightness | 1 |
| Flame Connect app | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Controls | Onboard, remote, app | Hidden touch, remote, app | Hidden touch, remote, app | Hidden touch, remote |
| Heat | Comfort$aver®: 1,500 W / about 5,118 BTU at 120 V, or 2,500 W / about 8,530 BTU at 240 V; up to 1,000 sq ft supplemental heat; built-in thermostat and timer | |||
| Installation | Built-in: front, left/right corner or bay | Built-in: front, left/right corner or bay; units can be linked | Fully recessed in 2×6 wall, or partially recessed in 2×4 with trim kit | Fully recessed in 2×6 wall, or partially recessed in 2×4 with trim kit |
| 2026 price, 50″ | $4,649.99 | $4,199.99 | $3,599.99 | $3,049.99 |
| 2026 price, 100″ | $6,799.99 | $6,249.99 | $5,329.99 | $4,199.99 |
Specs are from Dimplex’s 2026 catalog and price list. Always confirm framing, electrical and clearance details in each product’s installation manual (linked on every product page).
Ultra is Dimplex’s top linear model. Its Dynamic-Fire flame effect and pulsating logs with inner glow are designed to look like a real wood fire, and it has the most color themes in the range. Because the logs and ember bed sit in a deep firebox, the unit is about 15-3/8″ deep and needs a framed chase or bump-out. Choose Ultra if realism is the priority and you are building a feature wall.
Shop: Ultra 50″ · 60″ · 74″ · 88″ · 100″
Bold gives a taller, deeper firebox than Evolve or XL, so the flame and driftwood media have a more three-dimensional look, without Ultra’s price or depth. It supports multi-sided installations and Dimplex’s modular linking kit, which joins units into a longer run. A plug kit is available as an add-on for 120 V installations.
Shop: Bold 50″ · 60″ · 74″ · 88″ · 100″
Evolve keeps the slim 5-3/4″ depth that makes Ignite so easy to build in, and adds app control, multiple flame colors and a choice of media. It fits fully recessed in a 2×6 wall, or partially recessed in a standard 2×4 wall with the matching trim kit. For the 60″ size, Dimplex’s Storm Surround collection, such as the Storm Box Surround, gives a finished architectural look without framing.
Shop: Evolve 50″ · 60″ · 74″ · 100″
XL has the same slim build-in dimensions as Evolve with a simpler feature set: one flame color, acrylic crystal media and touch or remote control (no app). It has the same heater as the rest of the range. If you want a clean linear fire at the lowest cost in the range and don’t need color themes or app control, XL is the one.
Shop: XL 50″ · 60″ · 74″ · 100″
Every Ignite model accepts Dimplex’s interchangeable media, so you can change the style later. Popular choices are the tumbled glass ember bed, river rocks and the thin split log set. Each accessory page shows how many packs each model and size needs.
Yes. All four use Comfort$aver® heating at 1,500 W (120 V) or 2,500 W (240 V), rated by Dimplex for up to 1,000 sq ft of supplemental heat, and they all run flame-only when you don’t want heat.
They are designed to be hardwired, and a 120 V plug-in option is available. Check the specific product page and manual for whether the plug kit is included or sold as an add-on for your model. 240 V operation requires hardwiring by a licensed electrician.
In most installations, yes. Clearance requirements to a TV, mantel and combustible materials are in each model’s installation manual.
Evolve and XL, at about 5-3/4″ deep, are the easiest. Ultra and Bold need a deeper framed wall or chase.
No. First Response Fireplace Products LLC is an authorized Dimplex dealer that sells and ships the product. Framing and electrical work should be done by qualified professionals following the manual and local code.
Questions about a specific size or install? Call (540) 212-9374 (Mon–Fri 9–5 ET), or browse all linear electric fireplaces. Not sure about width? Read what size electric fireplace you need.
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