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Dimplex Clement Optiflame vs Dimplex Cheriton Deluxe Optiflame
We compare the Dimplex Clement Optiflame and the Dimplex Cheriton Deluxe Optiflame across every dimension that matters - our scores, the key specs, and how each performs on the things you will actually notice day to day.
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At a glance
| Dimplex Clement Optiflame | Dimplex Cheriton Deluxe Optiflame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Best for | an existing fireplace opening, and taking the chill off a living room on autumn evenings | adding a focal point and top-up heat to a room, and taking the chill off a living room on autumn evenings |
| Not ideal for | heating a whole home, as it is a supplementary heater | heating a whole home, as it is a supplementary heater |
| Brand | Dimplex | Dimplex |
Specifications compared
| Dimplex Clement Optiflame | Dimplex Cheriton Deluxe Optiflame | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inset fire | Freestanding fire |
| Heater | 2kW (1kW low setting) | 2kW (1kW low setting) |
| Running cost at full heat | About 50p an hour at 25p/kWh | About 50p an hour at 25p/kWh |
| Fuel bed | Logs | Coal |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
Style and Installation
Dimplex Clement Optiflame
The Dimplex is an inset fire.
Dimplex Cheriton Deluxe Optiflame
The Dimplex is a freestanding fire.
Heat Output and Room Size
Dimplex Clement Optiflame
The Dimplex has a 2kW heater with a lower 1kW setting, enough to top up the heat in a typical living room, though not to replace central heating. At full power it uses 2kWh an hour, so at an electricity price of 25p per kWh it costs about 50p an hour to run. The flame effect on its own uses only a few pence a day.
Dimplex Cheriton Deluxe Optiflame
The Dimplex has a 2kW heater with a lower 1kW setting, enough to top up the heat in a typical living room, though not to replace central heating. At full power it uses 2kWh an hour, so at an electricity price of 25p per kWh it costs about 50p an hour to run.
Flame Effect and Realism
Dimplex Clement Optiflame
The Dimplex has an LED flame effect, with a logs fuel bed, and the flames can run without the heater for year-round use.
Dimplex Cheriton Deluxe Optiflame
The Dimplex has an LED flame effect, with a coal fuel bed.
Controls and Features
Dimplex Clement Optiflame
Controls include a thermostat, so it switches the heater off once the room is warm instead of running flat out.
Dimplex Cheriton Deluxe Optiflame
Controls include a thermostat, so it switches the heater off once the room is warm instead of running flat out.
Who Is This For?
Dimplex Clement Optiflame
The electric fireplace electric inset fire is aimed at people planning an inset, media wall-style installation with a realistic-looking flame display. It is designed for a 9 cm inset (recess) depth, making it a sensible fit where installation space is limited. Heat output is adjustable with a 2 kW fan heater, including 1000 W and 2000 W settings for milder days and colder rooms. It also suits buyers looking for a black LED flame effect fireplace with a logs-style appearance. Depth is fixed for this model, so it is not ideal where a deeper recess is required.
Dimplex Cheriton Deluxe Optiflame
This freestanding Dimplex electric fireplace suits people who want a coal-style flame display alongside straightforward, everyday operation. The model includes a brass and black, freestanding design with an adjustable 2kW heater, making it a practical fit for UK homes that prefer a plug-in heater setup. Variable flame brightness helps tailor the effect to different rooms and times of day. It is less suitable for buyers who need a built-in installation, as the freestanding format limits placement options.
Dimplex Clement Optiflame: pros
- Inset / media wall fire
- 2kW heat output
- LED flame effect
- No chimney, flue or fuel needed - just a socket
Cons
- Supplementary heat only - not a replacement for central heating
- Needs a correctly sized recess - check the required depth carefully
- Running at full heat costs the same as any 2kW electric heater
Dimplex Cheriton Deluxe Optiflame: pros
- Freestanding fire
- 2kW heat output
- LED flame effect
- No chimney, flue or fuel needed - just a socket
Cons
- Supplementary heat only - not a replacement for central heating
- Needs a socket within reach; avoid extension leads at full heat
- Running at full heat costs the same as any 2kW electric heater
Our verdict
Our pick is the Dimplex Clement Optiflame (our score 8.7/10) - A mid-range inset fire, with a 2kW heater. The Dimplex Cheriton Deluxe Optiflame is still worth it if it is cheaper when you check, or if it better matches your specific needs.
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