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Dimplex IgniteXL Bold 74" Review

Name: Dimplex IgniteXL Bold 74"
Brand: Dimplex
SKU: B0BSNWX9NL

6.9Good · out of 10Rated from the listing's specs, no buyer reviews yet

We like the Dimplex IgniteXL Bold 74" for the mix: a 74-inch width, WiFi and app control and flames with the heat switched off. A good match for a TV feature wall with a long linear fire, rated 6.9/10 on its documented specs.

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Specifications

Brand	Dimplex
Category	Built-in & wall-mounted inserts
Stated width	74 in
Installation type	Recessed (in-wall)
Coverage (stated)	Up to 1,000 sq ft
Controls	Remote, app / WiFi
Flame without heat	Stated in the listing
Media	Crystals, pebbles / driftwood
ASIN	B0BSNWX9NL

Full listing title: Dimplex IgniteXL Bold 74-in Built-in Linear Modern Electric Fireplace with Multiple Display Options, Multi-Colored Flames | with Crystals and Driftwood Logset, Model: XLF7417-XD

Listing evidence

Stated width	74-in Exact listing
Installation type	Built-in Exact listing

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B0BSNWX9NL

Rating from a published formula

Compared with similar inserts

The two built-in electric fireplaces closest to it on our rating, with a dated price.

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Dimplex IgniteXL Bold 74"

6.9Good · out of 10See current price ↗

Stated: 74 in wide · Recessed (in-wall)
Built-in & wall-mounted inserts

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ClassicFlame 36" Traditional Insert

6.9Good · out of 10See current price ↗

Stated: 36 in wide · 4,400 BTU/h · Recessed (in-wall)
Built-in & wall-mounted inserts

See the review ↗

COSTWAY 26" Insert, Thermostat

6.9Good · out of 10$111.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 26 in wide · 1,500 W heater · Recessed (in-wall)
Built-in & wall-mounted inserts

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What it has going for it

What changes in your evenings

74 in wide, per the listing. A long, linear fire that can carry a whole feature wall. Check in the installation drawing whether the figure is the frame or the viewing area, then hold it against your wall cavity.

App or WiFi control. Start the flames from the sofa or set a schedule from your phone, so the room is already glowing when you get home (as long as the house WiFi plays along).

Flame without heat. The heater and the flame run separately, so you can have the glow in July without warming the room. The fireplace earns its place all year, not only in January.

Living room or bedroom?

For the living room, 74 inches of fire are wide enough to anchor a big wall. A 1,000 sq ft coverage claim is pitched at a main room, not a box room. The app or Alexa can start the fire before you are even home.

For a bedroom or a study, the flame runs without heat, so it can glow on a warm night too.

On balance it is a living-room centrepiece that can also do a smaller room, not the other way round.

Great for you if…

You are building a feature wall around a big TV
You like to run the living room from your phone
You want the glow all year, heat or no heat

Skip it if…

You want the heater output stated: the listing we read gives no wattage or BTU figure
Your wall can't give it 74 in plus the clearances in the manual
You want to plug in, not call an electrician
You'd rather wait for buyer reviews: none are captured for this listing yet

What Dimplex promises

The seller states, word for word, in the Dimplex IgniteXL Bold 74" listing:

Multi-Fire XD Flames are created to showcase brighter, more realistic, and multi-layered flames.
Use the included remote control or the Flame Connect App to control heat output, eco/boost modes, and more!
The Dimplex IgniteXL Bold provides heat for up to 1,000 sq ft and the flame effects can be used with & without heat.
120V has an optional plug kit available.

Hold these against the manual of the exact model before you order.

Size, power and what's in the box

What the Dimplex IgniteXL Bold 74" listing names:

74 in wide
Recessed (in-wall)
Hardwire option mentioned
Remote, app or WiFi

What the listing names with it: Remote control, Crystal media, Pebble or driftwood media.

Tick them off on delivery day, before the cardboard goes out.

Check the opening, the depth and the outlet against your wall before you order.

Price and availability

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A better fit for your room?

Short on wall space? The Touchstone Sideline 60" Smart (9.5/10) is 60 in wide, per its listing.

Our take

The verdict

We like the Dimplex IgniteXL Bold 74" for a 74-inch width and WiFi and app control. No buyer has reviewed it yet, so our 6.9/10 comes from the spec sheet alone. The catch with this Dimplex built-in electric fireplace: no heater output in the listing, while most picks here state one. We'd pick the Dimplex if you are building a feature wall around a big TV; otherwise, put it next to the ClassicFlame 36" Traditional Insert first.

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Living with it

Delivery day

A big, flat box with glass inside: open it with two people and check the front before the cardboard goes out.

The first evening

Try the flame at a few brightness settings; lower often looks more real at night.

Day to day

The remote on the sofa arm, and a quick dust of the glass now and then. Our maintenance guide has the rest.

Summer

Heater off, flame on: the glow stays on the wall in July without warming the room.

The one thing we'd check first

Before you order the Dimplex IgniteXL Bold 74": check the wiring, because the listing mentions hardwiring, and that means booking a licensed electrician before the install day.

Before you buy

Your wall

74 in wide, per the listing. Measure the cavity or the opening (width, height and the depth the manual asks for) and hold it against the installation drawing of this exact model. Our recessed installation guide has the order.

The outlet

Ask an electrician for a quote before you order, and check whether the unit can also plug in. Our power requirements guide explains the difference.

Heat for your room

Treat it as supplemental heat for one room. Our supplemental heat planner turns your square footage into a rough answer.

Delivery and install

Glass-fronted inserts are big, flat boxes: plan two people for the unboxing, and decide early who frames the wall. Our built-in vs wall-mounted guide weighs recessed against wall-mounted.

How it compares

How the Dimplex IgniteXL Bold 74" stacks up against the closest alternative, the ClassicFlame 36" Traditional Insert.

Criterion	Dimplex IgniteXL Bold 74"	ClassicFlame 36" Traditional Insert
Our rating	6.9/10	6.9/10
Width	74 in	36 in
Heater	Not stated	4,400 BTU
Coverage claim	1,000 sq ft	400 sq ft
App / Alexa	Stated	Not stated

Both score 6.9/10. The ClassicFlame 36" Traditional Insert adds more stated heat (4,400 BTU), while the Dimplex IgniteXL Bold 74" brings a wider unit (74 in) and a bigger coverage claim (1,000 sq ft).

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The score in detail

How we rated it

Spec-based rating on a 4.5–8.5 scale: 4.5 + average of the 4 criteria × 0.4. Capped at 8.5 because no customer evidence is included.

Key specifications

6 / 10

Build, warranty & certifications

3 / 10

Listing documentation

7 / 10

Fit & compatibility

8 / 10

This product has no captured buyer-review record yet, so its rating comes from the documented listing alone: four criteria scored out of 10 (key specifications; build, warranty and certifications; listing documentation; fit and compatibility), placed on a 4.5–8.5 scale. Read the full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Dimplex IgniteXL Bold 74" any good?

We rate it 6.9/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

What size and heater output does the Dimplex IgniteXL Bold 74" state?

Its listing states a 74-inch width and recessed (in-wall) installation. Those are the maker's figures, so check in the installation drawing whether the width means the frame, the firebox or the opening. The listing we read gives no heater figure, so ask the seller before you count on it for warmth.

What power supply does the Dimplex IgniteXL Bold 74" need?

The listing we read does not state its supply voltage or heater wattage. Read the supply, plug and circuit conditions on the exact listing and in the manual before you order, and never run a heater on an extension cord or a shared power strip. Anything beyond an existing standard outlet, hardwiring or 240 V included, is a job for a licensed electrician.

What do you get with the Dimplex IgniteXL Bold 74"?

Its listing states a 74-inch width, app control and a flame that runs without the heat. Those are the seller's figures; for how real the flames look in a living room and how loud the fan runs at night, the buyer reviews are the better guide.

What should I check before ordering the Dimplex IgniteXL Bold 74"?

Your wall: 74 in wide, per the listing. Measure the cavity or the opening (width, height and the depth the manual asks for) and hold it against the installation drawing of this exact model. Our recessed installation guide has the order. The outlet: ask an electrician for a quote before you order, and check whether the unit can also plug in. Our power requirements guide explains the difference. Heat for your room: treat it as supplemental heat for one room. Our supplemental heat planner turns your square footage into a rough answer. Delivery and install: glass-fronted inserts are big, flat boxes: plan two people for the unboxing, and decide early who frames the wall. Our built-in vs wall-mounted guide weighs recessed against wall-mounted.

Where can I buy the Dimplex IgniteXL Bold 74"?

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