KAMINIO Marlon PRO 24
A practical electric fireplace (inset / media wall fire) for a cosy focal point.
The Best Electric Fireplaces in the UK (2026)
An electric fireplace gives you the focal point of a real fire with none of the chimney, fuel or mess - just plug it in. This guide covers the types, how much heat you actually get, and what separates a convincing flame from a cheap one, then lists our top electric fireplace picks for UK homes.
Quick answer
Choose the type first: an inset or media wall fire for a built-in look, a wall-mounted fire for no building work, a stove for log-burner styling, a suite if you have no chimney and want the whole look, or a fireplace TV stand to combine furniture and fire. Dimplex is the established name, with Adam strong on suites and KAMINIO, FLAMME and Endeavour Fires on media wall insets. Expect around 2kW of supplementary heat.
What to look for
Match the type to your room and how much work you want to do. Then check the heat output - most fires offer 1kW and 2kW settings, enough to take the chill off a small to medium room, not to replace central heating. Flame realism varies enormously, so look at video of the effect running: 3D effects add depth, and Dimplex's Optimyst water-vapour flames are the most convincing available. A thermostat, timer and flame-only mode all matter for running cost.
How we pick
We rate electric fireplaces on flame realism, heat output and controls, build quality, ease of fitting and value - across inset, wall-mounted, stove, suite and media console types. Every pick is a genuine electric fireplace, not a decorative battery-powered ornament.
Our top picks
#1
#2 
KAMINIO MATTI
A practical electric fireplace (freestanding fire, 38in wide) for a cosy focal point.
#3 
KAMINIO LUCA
A practical electric fireplace (electric fireplace, 23in wide) for a cosy focal point.
#4 
Endeavour Fires Holbeck
A practical electric fireplace (wall-mounted fire, 2kW) for a cosy focal point.
#5 
KAMINIO HENRI
A practical electric fireplace (electric stove (log-burner style)) for a cosy focal point.
#6 
Ameriwood Home Lumina
A practical electric fireplace (fireplace TV stand / media console, 70in wide) for a cosy focal point.
#7 
FLAMME Everleigh
A practical electric fireplace (fireplace suite (fire + surround), 1kW, 43in wide) for a cosy focal point.
#8 
FLAMEKO Wilton 50"
A practical electric fireplace (inset / media wall fire, 900W, 50in wide) for a cosy focal point.
#9 
Endeavour Fires Fenwick 43"
A practical electric fireplace (fireplace suite (fire + surround), 2kW, 43in wide) for a cosy focal point.
#10 
KAMINIO Lea PRO 50
A practical electric fireplace (inset / media wall fire) for a cosy focal point.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best electric fireplace?
It depends on how you want it fitted. For a built-in look, a media wall inset from KAMINIO, FLAMME or Endeavour Fires; for no building work, a wall-mounted fire; for log-burner styling, an electric stove; for a room with no chimney, a complete suite from Adam. Dimplex leads on flame realism with its Optiflame and Optimyst ranges. Prioritise the flame effect, correct sizing and a thermostat.
Do electric fireplaces give out much heat?
They give useful supplementary heat, not central heating. Most top out around 2kW, which will take the chill off a small to medium room but won't heat a large or poorly insulated space. Think of an electric fire as a focal point that adds warmth to the room you're sitting in. If you need to heat a whole house, it is not the right tool.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the KAMINIO Marlon PRO 24 (our score 9.6/10) - A practical electric fireplace (inset / media wall fire) for a cosy focal point..