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MagikFlame vs. Flikr (Portable Fireplace Indoor)

November 19, 2021

Fireplace Reviews

Home decor choices for a new home can be challenging. The same can be said about home improvement projects when doing a living room remodel. Of course, many of these choices seem to be based on the looks of a fireplace. But, which fireplace should you get for your home? Should you get a robust, electric fireplace to go against your wall? Should you get a tabletop fireplace to sit on your coffee table or end table?

This article is going to go deep into comparing two different fireplace options for your home. We will compare MagikFlame electric fireplaces with Flikr tabletop fireplaces. We will compare them in the categories of aesthetics, installation, heating ability, safety, and more.

In The Post That Follows, We’ll Discuss:

How Does a MagikFlame Electric Fireplace and a Flikr Portable Fireplace Indoor Unit Compare Aesthetically? – Because looks are important in a home, we will cover the aesthetic differences between MagikFlame electric fireplaces and Flikr portable fireplaces.
How Easy Is a MagikFlame Electric Fireplace To Install Compared To a Flikr Portable Fireplace Indoor Unit? – Setting up these two different fireplace types for use will be discussed here.
How Safe Is a MagikFlame Electric Fireplace When Compared With a Flikr Portable Fireplace Indoor Unit? – Safety is important anytime you are using fireplaces in your home. We compare the safety precautions of both MagikFlame electric fireplaces and Flikr portable fireplaces.
Is a MagikFlame Electric Fireplace Heater Better Than The Heat Output of a Flikr Portable Fireplace? – The primary role of fireplaces is heating. This is why we compare how well both of these incredibly different fireplaces can warm your house.
If a MagikFlame Electric Fireplace Is a Better Indoor Fireplace, Would a Flikr Be Good For Outdoor Use? – We examine the possibility of using a Flikr fireplace outdoors on a deck or patio.
Is a MagikFlame Electric Fireplace Superior To Different Electric Fireplace Brands Found on Amazon? – While Amazon has many deals on generic fireplaces regularly, this section is all about why you will still want to choose a MagikFlame fireplace over these other brands.
Which Freestanding Model of MagikFlame Electric Fireplace Should Homeowners Claim For Their Home? – Even if you’ve already decided on a MagikFlame fireplace, you might be curious which model will be best for you. This section will talk a bit about different MagikFlame fireplace models.

How Does a MagikFlame Electric Fireplace and a Flikr Portable Fireplace Indoor Unit Compare Aesthetically?

The aesthetics of how a fireplace looks in your home is arguably as important as how well it heats. It is common for an interior designer to match interior design elements in the room to the fireplace visuals. Of course, the fireplace itself will need to be stunning in its own right. Let’s compare the aesthetic differences between MagikFlame electric fireplaces and Flikr tabletop fireplaces.

MagikFlame fireplaces look much more like traditional large electric fireplaces than Flikr tabletop fireplaces do. MagikFlame fireplaces mimic the structure and build of classic open-hearth styles of fireplaces. They are both modern and timeless designs. Some models of MagikFlame fireplaces can be used as wall mount units or embedded into recessed walls. Both of these options will give a slick look that makes the fireplace look like an essential part of the home.

The way that MagikFlame electric fireplaces capture that traditional fireplace ambiance is with their flame effect. The effects used in MagikFlame are holographic. This is because of their unique Holoflame technology. The effects are 3D projected to make it look like a more realistic flame. The realistic flame effects are further enhanced by the presence of a physical log set behind the glass panels. This log set looks like the pile of wood that you would see in traditional wood fireplaces. Underneath the logs are glowing embers as well. The combination of all of these elements makes for a fireplace that looks and feels like the real thing. And although this isn’t a visual element, crackling log sounds that play along with the fire effects add extra atmosphere too.

Flikr portable fireplaces are a little different. These are smaller, portable units that sit on a table. The small fire bowl can easily fit on your living room’s end table or coffee table. A real flame burns inside using regular rubbing alcohol as the fuel source. These small fire bowl units somewhat resemble a much smaller version of an outdoor fire pit. The fire pit bowl has a stone aesthetic to it. This makes it look like more of a modern rustic type of style than flashier competitors that use stainless steel, brass, or other materials.

When these units are being used, the flame has a decent glow to it. However, when not in use, nothing is striking at all about these fireplaces. While MagikFlame fireplaces look beautiful in a room even when they aren’t being used, Flikr tabletop fireplaces are simple bowls just sitting there. When Flikr fireplaces aren’t being used, people likely won’t even know what it is. It will instead look like a small, out-of-place art piece. Additionally, the smaller size of Flikr fireplaces makes them much less of an aesthetic statement than a grander MagikFlame fireplace.

How Easy Is a MagikFlame Electric Fireplace To Install Compared To a Flikr Portable Fireplace Indoor Unit?

Anywhere fireplace units are installed, you have to consider how it fits into the space and how easy it is to install them. Neither of these fireplaces is very difficult to install compared to traditional fireplaces. While a hired architect is often needed for large wood fireplaces and gas fireplaces still require a home builder or hired handyman, MagikFlame and Flikr fireplaces can be done by yourself.

When it comes to installation, Flikr tabletop fireplaces are a little simpler. The fireplaces are just placed on a table, the fuel is then put inside of it, and then the fuel is lit. Of course, with Flikr fireplaces, there are a couple of extra considerations. The first consideration is that the fireplace will need a larger, open table that is completely free of clutter since real fire is present. This means the installation is still limited. You can’t simply put it on the ground or a shelf. It must be an open table without anything flammable next to the fireplace. Another consideration is fuel. Since the rubbing alcohol doesn’t burn for very long, the fireplace can only be used for a short amount of time. Then it will need to be refilled. This refueling is an additional step that Flikr fireplaces require that MagikFlame fireplaces do not require.

MagikFlame fireplaces are initially slightly more involved to install, however, the effort needed is only marginally greater. MagikFlame electric fireplaces are placed onto the floor of the room. The placement of the fireplace is also usually against a wall. Once it is right where you want it to be, the fireplace only needs to be plugged in. It is plugged into a standard electrical outlet. There is no difficult wiring or electrical work needed. The benefit of MagikFlame fireplaces is that once they are installed, no additional effort is needed. Since it is already plugged in, it can be freely used for as long as you want. This has a direct advantage over Flikr tabletop fireplaces that will need frequent refueling of the rubbing alcohol.

How Safe Is a MagikFlame Electric Fireplace When Compared With a Flikr Portable Fireplace Indoor Unit?

Since both MagikFlame fireplaces and Flikr fireplaces are for indoor use, safety is a big concern. The two main safety concerns of fireplaces are how it affects the breathability of the air, and whether or not the fireplace is a fire hazard.

When it comes to breathability of the air and harmful emissions, both are similarly safe but MagikFlame comes out slightly further ahead. Both are ventless. This means they don’t need ventilation like a chimney or a flue. While Flikr is a ventless fireplace that is clean burning, eco-friendly, and smokeless, there are some small amounts of carbon monoxide that can be produced if enough oxygen is absent in the room. MagikFlame fireplaces only produce clean air that is cycled throughout the room. Therefore MagikFlame fireplaces don’t have any issues with air quality.

Fire hazards are the other main thing to be concerned about. The tabletop fire produced by Flikr fireplaces is a real flame. Therefore there is a definite risk of a house fire when using them. If something flammable was nearby the flame, or the unit was accidentally knocked over, a serious fire can start inside of your home. That makes Flikr fireplaces much less safe than MagikFlame fireplaces. MagikFlame fireplaces are completely electric, nothing burns inside. There is no flame, therefore MagikFlame fireplaces are no more of a fire hazard than any other electronic device in your home. MagikFlame fireplaces are UL certified and safe. They are safe around both pets and kids. Flikr fireplaces are especially dangerous around children and pets due to the higher chance of the fireplace burning them or the fireplace being knocked over.

Is a MagikFlame Electric Fireplace Heater Better Than The Heat Output of a Flikr Portable Fireplace?

Heating is one of the main reasons that people even use fireplaces in their homes. While Flikr fireplaces might have the fun novelty of roasting marshmallows, can they warm homes very well? The truth is Flikr fireplaces are much like a simple space heater. A space heater is only good for warming small spaces. They can’t handle the larger indoor space of a big family room and they certainly wouldn’t be able to warm your entire home.

Since a Flikr fireplace is a small, rubbing alcohol fuel fireplace, it can only provide heat to anyone sitting directly next to it. The portable fire produced by rubbing alcohol doesn’t even have the same fire output as the portable fire produced by a gel fuel type of fireplace. Gel fuel, or a bio ethanol fireplace, tends to put out heat slightly better and last slightly longer than a Flikr rubbing alcohol fireplace. Of course, both types will have less heat output and efficiency than a propane gas type of fireplace.

MagikFlame fireplaces have all of these different types of fireplaces beat. The heating unit puts out 5,200 BTUs of heat. This can cover an area of 1,000 square feet. For most people, they mean a single MagikFlame unit can warm their entire home. That is something that small tabletop fireplaces like a Flikr fireplace can never accomplish.

Additionally, you can be very specific with the temperature in a home with MagikFlame fireplaces. Flikr fireplaces will always have a consistent amount of heat generated from burning rubbing alcohol. However, MagikFlame fireplaces have a thermostat that can be set to the temperature you prefer within your home. Once you have set your ideal temperature, MagikFlame takes care of the rest. It produces more heat when it drops below that temperature and less heat when that temperature is reached.

The heat control prevents overheating and also makes your MagikFlame more efficient. When you use MagikFlame fireplaces, you can expect your heating bill to be low because of how efficient they are with energy. They use a minimal amount to properly heat your home. Of course, the size of your home and the current temperature in your area will both be important factors in any fireplace’s heating ability.

If a MagikFlame Electric Fireplace Is a Better Indoor Fireplace, Would a Flikr Be Good For Outdoor Use?

Due to heating, safety, aesthetics, and more, MagikFlame fireplaces are the better choice for indoor utilization. However, is a Flikr fire bowl a good option for an outdoor fireplace since it already resembles a fire pit?

While it is safer to use Flikr fireplaces outdoors, they may not be the best option. Many people use a full-sized fire pit as their outdoor heating unit. These fire pits can roast marshmallows just as easily as Flikr fireplaces, however, they produce more heat to cover a larger area than Flikr fireplaces. Flikr fireplaces are made for the outdoors because of their weak heat output. The only time a Flikr tabletop fireplace may be a good outdoor option is if you have a small, covered patio and only two or three people using it. However, if you want to truly warm an outdoor area for a larger gathering, you will need something much more substantial.

If you like the idea of a fireplace or heating unit for outdoor spaces, what type should you get? Fire pits that burn wood or gas are quite common. They come in a variety of styles and aesthetics so that you can match the decor of your backyard accurately. There are also options like cast stone fireplaces with simple chimneys. These are great for outdoor living areas or outdoor kitchens. They pair well next to an outdoor pizza oven or BBQ station.

So, is a Flikr fireplace completely useless? While it may not be as useful as other fireplace options, it can be a fun novelty when used in some rare circumstances. You may want it as a secondary option for a little supplemental heat when needed. If you have a backyard with very little space, they may be your only option if you feel like roasting some marshmallows to make some delicious s’mores.

Is a MagikFlame Electric Fireplace Superior To Different Electric Fireplace Brands Found on Amazon?

Amazon has many good deals on several products. However, this doesn’t mean the products are necessarily good. Many of their fireplaces on the Amazon best seller list are only on the list because of how cheap they are. The low price is the only reason so many of these units make it to the checkout cart.

For instance, take a DFI electric fireplace stove. An electric fireplace stove like this is made to resemble a wood stove. However, it can’t be used for cooking like a real wood stove. It is purely visual. The stove heater is small, and can’t compete with larger luxury brands of electric fireplaces. This goes for most small portable electric fireplace options.

Generic brands of electric fireplaces will always be superior to trusted, high-end brands. Generic models can’t compete with heating ability, build quality or fire effects. The fire effects of many generic models look completely artificial. They are often simple LED flames that look two-dimensional and flat. This lack of proper 3D fire effects ruins the illusion and defeats any purpose of using an electric fireplace in your home.

Additionally, generic models of electric fireplaces will cost you a fortune on your heating bill. Since the heaters found inside of these generic models are so weak, they are usually working at full capacity and drawing a lot of electricity. The higher difference you’ll see on your heating bill is going to make the cheaper fireplace end up costing more. This is why spending more on high-end fireplaces will always be the smarter investment. They will cost you less on a heating bill due to being more efficient. These extra savings quickly makes up for the higher cost of the fireplace. Over time, these savings can even help your fireplace pay for itself.

For all of these reasons, you need to avoid other brands found on websites like Amazon or other popular online retailers. Stick to a quality brand like MagikFlame fireplaces.

Which Freestanding Model of MagikFlame Electric Fireplace Should Homeowners Claim For Their Home?

MagikFlame has many different models to choose from. There are freestanding fireplace options like the MagikFlame Smith. They have a corner fireplace that can help save space. It can also be used as a TV stand. There is also a MagikFlame electric fireplace insert that can be used to convert wood fireplaces or used with a custom mantel.

While we have talked in detail about MagikFlame fireplaces, remember that every MagikFlame fireplace comes with these same features:

Ultrarealistic Fire Effects – A realistic flame effect is produced due to their unique 3D Holoflame technology. The flames come in 30 styles that you can swap between depending on the mood you are in.
Crackling Log Sounds – The additional sounds of crackling logs add tons of atmosphere to the already realistic fire effects. You can hear individual pops and crackles of burning wood.
5,200 BTU Heat – The heater uses infrared quartz technology that is both efficient and powerful. Your home will be sufficiently heated, especially compared to small tabletop fireplaces.
Smartphone App – In place of a regular remote control unit, the premium smartphone app that is used with MagikFlame allows you to control your fireplace from afar.

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