Drolet HT3000 Wood Stove vs True North TN20 Wood Stove

The Drolet HT3000 is the bigger, hotter stove and the better pick for heating a whole house in cold country. Its 3.5 cu ft firebox takes 22-inch logs in either direction and it puts out far more heat over a longer burn. The True North TN20 is a smaller, simpler stove that suits cabins, shops and mild-climate homes. It is built from heavy 10-gauge steel with a cast iron door and single-lever air control, and owners say it heats and even cooks well. Both are EPA 2020 certified, non-catalytic and mobile home approved, so neither needs a catalytic converter replaced every few seasons.

• Choose the Drolet HT3000 if you are heating a large or open-plan home, want overnight burns, and can handle a 490 lb stove and 22-inch wood.
• Choose the True North TN20 if you have a smaller space, a tighter budget, or want a lighter, simpler stove with an optional blower.