Cuisinart Cleanburn
Score: 82/100
Solo Stove Bonfire 19.5-Inch
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Cuisinart COH-800 is a compact stainless-steel wood-burning fire pit featuring Cleanburn smokeless technology, a removable ash tray, and a lightweight 22-lb design. Its limited fuel capacity and requirement for a non-flammable surface restrict larger gatherings. Perfect for balconies or small patios where low smoke and portability are priorities.
The Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 with Stand is a 19.5-inch stainless-steel fire pit that delivers a smokeless burn and includes a removable ash pan and protective stand for easy cleanup and surface protection. Its lack of a built-in grate and a cumbersome carry case limit convenience for some users. Ideal for small to medium outdoor gatherings where low smoke and quick ash removal are priorities.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
17 in | 17.52 inbest | |
24.5 inbest | 19.49 in | |
24.5 inbest | 19.49 in | |
| ↓ lower better | 22 lb | 21.7 lbbest |
3 yearsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Design(5) | ||
Height (in) | 17 in | 17.52 in |
Width (in) | 24.5 in | 19.49 in |
Length (in) | 24.5 in | 19.49 in |
Weight (lb) | 22 lb | 21.7 lb |
Material | Stainless steel with enamel-coated exterior | 304 stainless steel with high‑heat ceramic coating |
Features(1) | ||
Airflow Technology | Double-wall with bottom vents | 360° airflow |
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Professional reviewers praise the COH-800 for its effective Cleanburn technology that delivers low-smoke performance, solid heat output, and a lightweight, portable form factor. They also highlight the convenience of the built-in ash tray, though they note the limited fuel capacity and the need for a non-flammable surface as trade-offs.
Everyday users consistently commend the fire pit's low smoke and easy ash cleanup, describing it as ideal for small patio gatherings. Common themes include appreciation for its portability and the need to buy a compatible spark screen, while occasional complaints focus on smoke when overfilled and surface restrictions.
“medium size ideal for portability between Ranger (smaller) and Yukon (larger)”
Choose Solo Stove Bonfire for larger gatherings and windy settings; choose COH-800 for lightweight, low-smoke use on small patios.
Professional reviewers consider the Bonfire 2.0 a market-leading upgrade, emphasizing its smokeless 360° airflow, portable weight, removable ash pan, and the protective stand that improves rain runoff. The main criticism centers on the fiddly carry case and the absence of an integrated grate or burner.
Consumers generally praise the smokeless burn, easy ash cleanup, and portability, while recurring complaints focus on the unwieldy carry case and the need for a stand to prevent water pooling on the dome.
