A 50-inch electric fireplace is the size most living rooms end up with, and for good reason. It is wide enough to anchor a wall under a TV or across a feature wall, but it still runs on a normal 120V outlet and needs no chimney, gas line or vent. Mount it on the wall in an afternoon, or recess it into the wall for a built-in look.
The catch is that “wall mounted” listings hide real differences. Depth decides whether a unit can sit flush in your wall. Controls decide whether you will actually use the features. And the heater, while useful, is a supplemental 1500 watt heater, not a furnace. Get those three things right and a 50-inch wall mounted electric fireplace is one of the easiest upgrades you can make to a room.
We picked four 50-inch VEVOR models that cover the main styles: two slim linear units, a lighter flat-glass model and a three-sided glass showpiece. We compared them on VEVOR’s published specs and buyer reviews rather than hands-on testing. More brands will be added to this page as we review them.
Guide Navigation Table of Contents
- Our Quick Picks
- Best 50-Inch Wall Mounted Electric Fireplaces: Full Reviews
- Side-by-Side Comparison
- Wall Mounted or Recessed: How to Decide
- How Much Heat Does a 50-Inch Electric Fireplace Give?
- Electrical and Safety Basics
- Mounting a TV Above an Electric Fireplace
- A Scenario Worth Knowing About
- Frequently Asked Questions
- The Bottom Line
Our Quick Picks
- Best overall: VEVOR 50 in Linear Recessed and Wall Mounted Electric Fireplace
- Best smart fireplace: VEVOR 50 in Linear Electric Fireplace with Alexa Voice Control
- Lightest and easiest to hang: VEVOR 50 in Flat Electric Fireplace with Touch Screen
- Best showpiece: VEVOR 50 in Three-Sided Glass Electric Fireplace
Best 50-Inch Wall Mounted Electric Fireplaces: Full Reviews
1. VEVOR 50 in Linear Recessed and Wall Mounted Electric Fireplace: Best Overall
This is the one we would hang in most living rooms. It measures 50 by 4.57 by 18 inches, slim enough to look like a picture frame when wall mounted, and VEVOR designs it to fit walls framed with 2×4 or 2×6 studs when recessed. It also supports hardwiring, so an electrician can hide the cord completely for a clean built-in finish.
The flame effect is the most flexible on this list: 12 flame colors, 5 flame speeds and 5 brightness levels behind a glass-coated screen, with a crystal and log set included. You can control everything from the touch panel or a full-size remote with about 20 feet of range. The heater runs at 1500 watts with a thermostat range of 60 to 99°F, a 0 to 12 hour timer and a sleep mode, and VEVOR rates it at 38 dB, which is quiet enough for a bedroom. A recovery mode brings back your last settings after a power cut.
It holds 4.9 stars from 41 verified reviews, the strongest record of any fireplace we looked at for this page. The one practical point: at 49.4 lb it needs to be anchored into studs, and recessing it is a framing job, not a quick hang.
Key Features
- 50 x 4.57 x 18 in, wall mount or recess
- Designed for 2×4 or 2×6 stud walls; hardwire option
- 1500W heat, thermostat 60 to 99°F
- 12 flame colors, 5 speeds, 5 brightness levels
- Touch screen plus remote, about 20 ft range
- 0 to 12 hour timer, sleep mode, 38 dB
- 49.4 lb, model VV-QGDBL-50F
What We Like
- Best review record on the page
- Slim enough to look built in even on the surface
- Most flame customization
- Quiet enough for bedrooms
- Remembers settings after power loss
What We Don’t Like
- At nearly 50 lb, it needs two people and solid stud anchoring
Overall
The safest choice for most rooms: slim, quiet, flexible and well reviewed. If you only want one recommendation, this is it.
2. VEVOR 50 in Linear Electric Fireplace with Alexa Voice Control: Best Smart Fireplace
This model shares the frame of our top pick, 50 by 4.57 by 18 inches, with the same stud fit, hardwire option, 12 flame colors, 5 speeds, 5 brightness levels and 38 dB rating. The difference is control. It works with Amazon Alexa and a phone app, so you can switch it on from bed, set the temperature on the way home or turn it off without hunting for the remote.
Everything else matches the top pick: 1500 watts of heat with a 60 to 99°F thermostat, a 0 to 12 hour timer, sleep mode, a touch panel and a full-size remote. It weighs 49.4 lb and comes with crystals and a log set. For a smart home, the voice control is the reason to choose it.
It has 4.5 stars from a smaller pool of 6 reviews. One detailed owner review praises the Alexa control and the feature set for the money but notes that it does not remember every setting when switched off, only the flame color. That is a minor quirk, but worth knowing if you like to set it once and forget it.
Key Features
- Works with Amazon Alexa and a phone app
- 50 x 4.57 x 18 in, 2×4 or 2×6 stud fit
- 1500W heat, thermostat 60 to 99°F
- 12 flame colors, 5 speeds, 5 brightness levels
- Touch screen and full-size remote
- 0 to 12 hour timer, sleep mode, 38 dB
- 49.4 lb, model VV-QGDBL-50ZN
What We Like
- Voice and app control
- Same slim frame as the top pick
- Quiet operation
- Hardwire ready
- Full flame customization
What We Don’t Like
- Owners report it does not remember all settings after switching off
Overall
Choose this over the top pick if you use Alexa around the house. Otherwise, the standard linear model has the stronger review record.
3. VEVOR 50 in Flat Electric Fireplace with Touch Screen: Lightest and Easiest to Hang
At 42.2 lb, this is the lightest 50-inch model here by about 7 lb, which matters more than it sounds when you are holding a fireplace against a wall while someone else drives screws. It measures 50 by 4.7 by 17 inches behind a flat tempered glass front, with a log and crystal bed and the taller flame style VEVOR uses on its newer models.
It has two heat settings, 750 and 1500 watts, with a thermostat range of 62 to 82°F, and the warm air comes out of a vent at the top front. You get 12 flame colors and 5 brightness levels, a touch screen plus remote, a 1 to 8 hour timer and overheat protection. It can be wall mounted or recessed.
It holds 4.8 stars from 11 reviews. Owners praise the flames and the easy install, and one notes that the heater is powerful yet quiet. The criticism that comes up is cord placement, so plan where the outlet sits before you mount it, especially if you want the cord hidden.
Key Features
- 50 x 4.7 x 17 in, flat tempered glass
- 750W and 1500W heat, thermostat 62 to 82°F
- 12 flame colors, 5 brightness levels
- Touch screen plus remote
- 1 to 8 hour timer, overheat protection
- Log and crystal bed
- 42.2 lb, model IF-1350TCL
What We Like
- Lightest 50-inch model on the list
- Low 750W setting for mild evenings
- Simple touch controls
- Clean flat-glass look
- Strong early ratings
What We Don’t Like
- Cord exit position can make a hidden-cord install trickier
Overall
A good pick for a DIY wall mount, renters planning a surface install, or anyone who wants a slightly simpler unit with a low-heat setting.
4. VEVOR 50 in Three-Sided Glass Electric Fireplace: Best Showpiece
Glass on the front and both ends means you can see the flames from the side of the room, not just straight on, which is why three-sided units look so much more like a high-end built-in. If the fireplace is the focal point of a remodel, or it sits on a wall you view at an angle from the kitchen or dining area, this is the one.
It measures 50 by 7.9 by 17.3 inches and weighs 55.3 lb, so it is deeper and heavier than the slim models. Heat comes in 750 and 1500 watt settings with a 65 to 95°F range from a top front vent. You get 12 flame colors, 5 brightness levels, a 1 to 8 hour timer, overheat protection and a remote, with physical buttons on the unit rather than a touch screen.
It has 4.8 stars from 10 reviews. One owner describes it as the star of a living room remodel, recessed by a contractor, and says the heater warmed a large open space better than expected. The only critical notes mention flame patterns that can look repetitive and logs that some find out of proportion.
Key Features
- Three-sided glass viewing
- 50 x 7.9 x 17.3 in
- 750W and 1500W heat, 65 to 95°F
- 12 flame colors, 5 brightness levels
- Remote plus physical buttons
- 1 to 8 hour timer, overheat protection
- 55.3 lb, model IF-1350
What We Like
- Visible from more of the room
- Most high-end look on the list
- Low and high heat settings
- Strong owner reviews
- Great centerpiece for a remodel
What We Don’t Like
- At 7.9 in deep, a flush recess needs extra framing in most walls
Overall
Pick this when looks come first and you are prepared to build out the wall. For a quick wall hang, one of the slimmer models is easier.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Model | Size (W x D x H) | Heat | Controls | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEVOR 50 in Linear | 50 x 4.57 x 18 in | 1500W, 60 to 99°F | Touch screen + remote | 49.4 lb |
| VEVOR 50 in Linear Smart | 50 x 4.57 x 18 in | 1500W, 60 to 99°F | Alexa, app, touch, remote | 49.4 lb |
| VEVOR 50 in Flat | 50 x 4.7 x 17 in | 750/1500W, 62 to 82°F | Touch screen + remote | 42.2 lb |
| VEVOR 50 in Three-Sided Glass | 50 x 7.9 x 17.3 in | 750/1500W, 65 to 95°F | Buttons + remote | 55.3 lb |
Specs come from VEVOR’s US product listings as of November 2026.
Wall Mounted or Recessed: How to Decide
Wall mounted means the fireplace hangs on the wall surface like a TV. It is the fast option: find the studs, attach the bracket, hang the unit, plug it in. It suits renters, finished walls you do not want to open, and anyone who wants the fireplace running the same day. The slim 4.57 to 4.7 inch models look best this way.
Recessed means cutting into the wall so the front sits flush or nearly flush. It looks built in, but it is a framing job. The depth of your wall cavity is the deciding number: a wall framed with 2×4 studs has about 3.5 inches of depth, and a 2×6 wall has about 5.5 inches. Compare that with the fireplace’s depth and the recess dimensions in its manual before you cut. A unit that is deeper than the cavity needs a framed bump-out, which is common for three-sided glass models.
How Much Heat Does a 50-Inch Electric Fireplace Give?
Every model here tops out at 1500 watts, which is about 5,100 BTU. That is the practical limit for a standard 120V household outlet, so a bigger fireplace does not mean more heat. It is supplemental heat: enough to take the chill off a living room or bedroom and let you turn the central thermostat down a little, not enough to heat an open floor plan on its own in a cold climate.
Models with a 750W setting give you a gentler option for mild evenings, and every unit can run the flame effect with no heat at all, which uses very little power. If you need serious heat for a large room, pair the fireplace with a dedicated heater. Our ceramic space heater guide covers 1500W options for different room sizes.
Electrical and Safety Basics
- Use a dedicated circuit if you can. A 1500W heater draws about 12.5 amps on 120V. Sharing a 15 amp circuit with a TV, soundbar and lamps can trip the breaker.
- Never use an extension cord or power strip for the heater. Plug directly into a wall outlet, or have an electrician hardwire the models that support it.
- Plan the outlet before you mount. A recessed or neatly mounted fireplace looks wrong with a cord trailing down the wall. An outlet behind or beside the unit, installed by an electrician, solves it.
- Leave space above the heat vent. The flat and three-sided models blow warm air from the top front. VEVOR recommends leaving room between the fireplace and a TV or mantel above it.
Mounting a TV Above an Electric Fireplace
The fireplace-under-TV wall is the most popular setup, and it works well with a few precautions. Put the fireplace low enough that the TV can sit at a comfortable viewing height, usually with the TV’s center no higher than about eye level when seated, plus a little. Leave clear space between the top of the fireplace and the bottom of the TV, and check your TV maker’s guidance on heat. Units with a top front vent push warm air up the wall, so more space is better.
If you want the TV and fireplace in one piece of furniture instead, a fireplace TV stand puts the flames below the screen with storage on both sides. See our fireplace TV stand guide.
A Scenario Worth Knowing About
Someone falls in love with the three-sided glass model for a new feature wall. The wall is ordinary 2×4 framing, so they cut the opening, slide the fireplace in and find it sticks out several inches. The unit is 7.9 inches deep and the wall cavity is about 3.5. Now the options are a patched opening and a surface mount, or a framed bump-out that was never in the plan.
The fix is ten minutes with a tape measure before ordering. Check the wall depth, read the recess dimensions in the manual (VEVOR posts them on each listing), and choose the fireplace that fits the wall you have, or plan the bump-out from the start. A slim linear model would have dropped into that same wall with far less work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a 50-inch electric fireplace heat a whole room?
It can warm a typical living room or bedroom as supplemental heat. At 1500 watts it is not designed to be the only heat source for a large or open-plan space in a cold climate.
Do wall mounted electric fireplaces get hot on the outside?
The glass front stays warm but not dangerously hot on most models, while the air from the heat vent is hot. Keep curtains, decorations and anything flammable away from the vent.
Can I run the flames without heat?
Yes. All four VEVOR models let you run the flame effect alone, which uses much less electricity than the heater.
Do I need an electrician to install one?
For a surface wall mount with a plug, no, as long as you can find the studs. For recessing into a wall, hardwiring or adding an outlet, hire an electrician and, if needed, a carpenter.
How much space do I need between the fireplace and a TV?
Follow the clearance in the fireplace manual and your TV maker’s guidance. With top-vent models, more space is safer, and many people leave around a foot or more.
What is the difference between flat and three-sided glass?
Flat glass shows the flames from the front only and keeps the unit slim. Three-sided glass shows flames from the ends too, which looks more like a custom built-in, but the unit is deeper and usually needs more framing to recess.
The Bottom Line
For most homes, the VEVOR 50 in linear fireplace is the one to buy: slim, quiet, flexible and backed by the best reviews here. Go with the Alexa version if you want voice control, the flat model for the lightest, easiest wall hang, or the three-sided glass model when the fireplace is the centerpiece of a remodel.
Measure your wall depth before you choose, plan the outlet, and treat the heater as a bonus rather than your main heat source. For bigger walls, see our 72-inch electric fireplace guide, or our electric fireplaces with mantels for a freestanding option.