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Dimplex Revillusion RBF30 Black Review

We like the Dimplex Revillusion RBF30 Black for the mix: a 30-inch width and a 2,575 W heater. A good match for a bedroom, a study or a narrow wall, rated 6.5/10 on its documented specs.

Price$1,999Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
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Specifications
BrandDimplex
CategoryBuilt-in & wall-mounted inserts
Stated width30 in
Installation typeRecessed (in-wall)
Heat output (BTU)8,786 BTU
ASINB01N6EB11E

Full listing title: Dimplex Revillusion® 30" Built-in Electric Firebox (Model: RBF30), 4435/6739/8786 BTU, 120/208V/240 Volt, 1375/1975/2575 Watt, Black

Listing evidence
Stated width30" Exact listing
Installation typeBuilt-in Exact listing
Updated October 2026
Exact listing, ASIN B01N6EB11E
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 Revillusion RBF30 Black

Dimplex Revillusion RBF30 Black

6.5Good · out of 10$1,999 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: 30 in wide · Recessed (in-wall)
  • Built-in & wall-mounted inserts
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Amantii BI-30 Extraslim

Amantii BI-30 Extraslim

6.6Good · out of 10$1,199 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Built-in & wall-mounted inserts
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Dimplex Revillusion 30" Herringbone

Dimplex Revillusion 30" Herringbone

6.5Good · out of 10$1,850.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: 30 in wide · Recessed (in-wall)
  • Built-in & wall-mounted inserts
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Heater output, per the listing

The heat the listing states, next to 8,786 BTU. Plenty to take the chill off the room you sit in; how far it reaches depends on your insulation, windows and ceiling, and our supplemental heat planner turns your room into a rough answer.

What it has going for it

What changes in your evenings

30 in wide, per the listing. A compact size for a narrow wall, a bedroom or a study. Check in the installation drawing whether the figure is the frame or the viewing area, then hold it against your wall cavity.

2,575 W / 8,786 BTU. Supplemental heat for the room you sit in: it takes the edge off a cold evening while the furnace stays turned down. Real coverage depends on your insulation, windows and ceiling height. Our supplemental heat planner puts it in numbers for your room.

Great for you if…

  • You have a narrow wall or a bedroom to warm up
  • You want the chill off one room on cold evenings

Skip it if…

  • You want the flame on its own in summer: the listing we read doesn't say the flame runs without heat
  • You want it to replace your heating: it is supplemental heat for one room
  • You'd rather wait for buyer reviews: none are captured for this listing yet

Size, power and what's in the box

What the Dimplex Revillusion RBF30 Black listing names:

  • 30 in wide
  • Recessed (in-wall)
  • Heater: 2,575 W, 8,786 BTU

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

Dimplex Revillusion RBF30 Black, view 3

Price and cost per inch of width

$1,999 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

At the price on Sep 30, 2026, each stated inch of width costs about $67. That puts it in the pricier third of the 117 inserts we have a price for.

Cost per inch is only a rough yardstick: the heater, the flame options and the build count as much as the width.

The button opens the exact listing (ASIN B01N6EB11E), where today's price, stock and seller apply.

Dimplex Revillusion RBF30 Black, view 4

A better fit for your room?

Want a wider fire for a bigger wall? The Touchstone Sideline 60" Smart (9.5/10) states 60 in.

Want the flame without the heat in summer? The Innoflame 36" Insert with Log Set (7.7/10) states a flame-only mode.

Our take

The verdict

We like the Dimplex Revillusion RBF30 Black for a 30-inch width and a 2,575 W heater. No buyer reviews yet, so the Dimplex Revillusion RBF30 Black has to win you over on paper. The catch with the Dimplex Revillusion RBF30 Black: no flame-only mode in the listing, while most picks here state one. We'd pick it if you have a narrow wall or a bedroom to warm up; otherwise, put it next to the Amantii BI-30 Extraslim first.

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. The 2,575 W / 8,786 BTU heater takes the chill off the room you sit in.

Day to day

A quick dust of the glass now and then, and a look at the manual's cleaning page once a season. Our maintenance guide has the rest.

Summer

Check whether the flame can run without the heater; the listing we read doesn't say so.

The one thing we'd check first

Before you order the Dimplex Revillusion RBF30 Black: check your wall, because the 30-inch figure has to match your opening, and a listing width can mean the frame or just the viewing area.

Before you buy

Your wall

Draw the opening on the wall with painter's tape at the real size, step back, and check it against the installation drawing. Our recessed installation guide lists the clearances to ask about.

The outlet

Pick the outlet before you pick the finish: a free one close by, nothing heavy on the same circuit, and no extension cord. Our power requirements guide lists the questions to ask.

Heat for your room

2,575 W / 8,786 BTU stated. 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 Revillusion RBF30 Black stacks up against the closest alternative, the Amantii BI-30 Extraslim.

CriterionDimplex Revillusion RBF30 BlackAmantii BI-30 Extraslim
Our rating6.5/106.6/10
Width30 inNot stated
Heater2,575 W / 8,786 BTUNot stated
Coverage claimNot stated400 sq ft
Flame without heatNot statedStated

Pick the Amantii BI-30 Extraslim if you want our higher-rated option (6.6/10), with a bigger coverage claim (400 sq ft) and a flame-only mode; stay with the Dimplex Revillusion RBF30 Black for a wider unit (30 in) and more stated heat (2,575 W / 8,786 BTU).

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

8 / 10

Build, warranty & certifications

3 / 10

Listing documentation

4 / 10

Fit & compatibility

5 / 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 Revillusion RBF30 Black any good?

We rate it 6.5/10 (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 Revillusion RBF30 Black state?

Its listing states a 30-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 Revillusion RBF30 Black 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 Revillusion RBF30 Black?

Its listing states a 30-inch width and a 2,575 W heater. 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 Revillusion RBF30 Black?

Your wall: draw the opening on the wall with painter's tape at the real size, step back, and check it against the installation drawing. Our recessed installation guide lists the clearances to ask about. The outlet: pick the outlet before you pick the finish: a free one close by, nothing heavy on the same circuit, and no extension cord. Our power requirements guide lists the questions to ask. Heat for your room: 2,575 W / 8,786 BTU stated. 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 Revillusion RBF30 Black?

We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.

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