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Modern Ember Augustine Package, Black Review

Name: Modern Ember Augustine Package, Black
Brand: Modern Ember
SKU: B0CVQYD9PN

6.8Good · out of 10Rated from the listing's specs, no buyer reviews yet

55 inches of mantel, a 28-inch firebox and a choice of 4 flame colors: the Modern Ember Augustine Package in Black covers what matters most in an electric fireplace with mantel. It makes most sense for a fireplace feel in a home that never had one; we rate it 6.8/10 from its listing.

Price$1,499.99Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Specifications

Brand	Modern Ember
Category	Mantel & freestanding packages
Stated width	55 in
Supply voltage	120 V
Installation type	Freestanding
Coverage (stated)	Up to 1,000 sq ft
Flame colors	4
Controls	Remote, app / Alexa
Flame without heat	Stated in the listing
Media	Log set
ASIN	B0CVQYD9PN

Full listing title: Modern Ember Augustine Black Mantel Package 55" W x 48" H with 28 Inch Electric Fireplace Insert - 1,000 Sq Ft Heater 4 Flame Colors, Ember Bed Included | Alexa/WiFi Enabled

Listing evidence

Stated width	55" Exact listing
Supply voltage	120V Exact listing
Installation type	Mantel Exact listing

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B0CVQYD9PN

Rating from a published formula

Compared with similar mantel fireplaces

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

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Modern Ember Augustine Package, Black

6.8Good · out of 10$1,499.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 55 in wide · Freestanding
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Country Living Dixson Mantel Package

6.8Good · out of 10$1,529.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 28 in wide · 1,500 W heater · Freestanding
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Modern Ember Arrie Smart Package

6.8Good · out of 10$1,799.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 1,500 W heater · Recessed (in-wall)
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What it has going for it

What changes in your evenings

55 in wide, per the listing. A classic size that sits well on most living-room walls. Tape the outline on the wall before you order; a mantel always looks smaller in the photos.

28 in firebox. A compact firebox: more of a glow in the mantel than a roaring fire, which suits a smaller room.

4 flame colors. Classic orange for winter evenings, something bolder when friends are over, or just the embers glowing behind a movie. How real each setting looks is for your eyes to judge in the photos and videos; the count is the seller's. Our flame effects guide sorts the settings you'll use from the ones you'll forget.

Living room or bedroom?

For the living room, 55 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. A mantel is a centrepiece, with a shelf for the photos and the stockings.

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 like to change the mood of the room
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
You'd rather wait for buyer reviews: none are captured for this listing yet
You want to set a temperature and forget it: the listing names no thermostat

What Modern Ember promises

The seller states, word for word, in the Modern Ember Augustine Package in Black listing:

Adjust the flames between the 4 different flame color options.
With its easy plug-in installation you simply need to plug in the Uptown Electric Fireplace Insert into any existing 120V outlet.

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

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Size, power and what's in the box

What the Modern Ember Augustine Package in Black listing names:

55 in wide
28 in firebox
120 V supply
Remote, app and Alexa

What the listing names with it: Remote control, Log set.

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

Plan the floor space, the outlet and the way from the front door to the wall before the boxes arrive.

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Price and cost per inch of width

$1,499.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

At the price on Sep 30, 2026, each stated inch of width costs about $27. That puts it in the pricier third of the 22 mantel fireplaces 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 B0CVQYD9PN), where today's price, stock and seller apply.

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A better fit for your room?

Want a wider fire for a bigger wall? The Real Flame Alcott 75" (8.0/10) states 75 in.

More flame colors? The Real Flame Anika 49" (7.7/10) lists 12.

Our take

The verdict

On the Modern Ember Augustine Package in Black, 55 inches of mantel is what caught our eye, and a 28-inch firebox doesn't hurt either. No buyer reviews yet, so this Modern Ember electric fireplace with mantel has to win you over on paper. The catch with the Modern Ember: no heater output in the listing, while most picks here state one. We'd pick it if you like to change the mood of the room; otherwise, put it next to the Country Living Dixson Mantel Package first.

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Living with it

Delivery day

Check how many boxes arrive. Keep the anti-tip hardware where you can find it; it goes on before anything goes on top.

The first evening

Run through the flame colors once, then settle on the one that suits the room.

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 add the Modern Ember Augustine Package in Black to your cart: check the wall, because 55 in of mantel needs that much clear wall, plus an outlet within cord reach behind it.

Before you buy

Your wall

Tape the mantel's outline on the wall at full size and live with it for a day; it is the cheapest way to know. Our mantel package guide has the rest.

The firebox inside

28 in firebox, per the listing. Check which insert you are actually getting, because photos can show a different one.

The outlet

120 V, per the listing. 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.

Assembly day

Mantels ship flat and heavy: plan two people, an afternoon, and the anti-tip hardware the manual asks for.

How it compares

How the Modern Ember Augustine Package in Black stacks up against the closest alternative, the Country Living Dixson Mantel Package.

Criterion	Modern Ember Augustine Package, Black	Country Living Dixson Mantel Package
Our rating	6.8/10	6.8/10
Width	55 in	28 in
Firebox	28 in	Not stated
Heater	Not stated	1,500 W
Coverage claim	1,000 sq ft	Not stated

Both score 6.8/10. The Country Living Dixson Mantel Package adds more stated heat (1,500 W), while the Modern Ember Augustine Package in Black brings a wider unit (55 in) and a wider firebox (28 in).

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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

5 / 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 Modern Ember Augustine Package in Black any good?

We rate it 6.8/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

What size and heater output does the Modern Ember Augustine Package, Black state?

Its listing states a 55-inch width, a 120 V supply and freestanding installation. Those are the maker's figures, so tape the width on the floor and check it against your wall and your TV before you order. The listing we read gives no heater figure, so ask the seller before you count on it for warmth.

What power supply does the Modern Ember Augustine Package, Black need?

The listing states 120 V. 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 Modern Ember Augustine Package in Black?

Its listing states a 55-inch mantel, a 28-inch firebox, 4 flame colors, Alexa and app control, a flame that runs without the heat and built-in storage. 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 Modern Ember Augustine Package in Black?

Your wall: tape the mantel's outline on the wall at full size and live with it for a day; it is the cheapest way to know. Our mantel package guide has the rest. The firebox inside: 28 in firebox, per the listing. Check which insert you are actually getting, because photos can show a different one. The outlet: 120 V, per the listing. 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. Assembly day: mantels ship flat and heavy: plan two people, an afternoon, and the anti-tip hardware the manual asks for.

Where can I buy the Modern Ember Augustine Package in 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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