Orion vs. Landscape Pro: Which Modern Flames Series Fits Your Space?

Last reviewed: September 14, 2026

Two of the most-specified series in the Modern Flames catalog, compared on the things that actually decide the purchase: flame technology, sizing, wall depth, and finish.

Why these two get compared

Once buyers settle on Modern Flames, the decision almost always narrows to Orion or Landscape Pro. Both are linear, both are built for feature walls and built-in installations, and both come in multi-sided and slim configurations with overlapping size ranges. On a spec sheet they look like near-siblings.

They are not. The two series use different flame technology, sit at different price levels, and solve slightly different design problems. Our Modern Flames Buying Guide maps the full lineup; this comparison goes deeper on the two series most projects come down to.

The core difference: flame technology

Landscape Pro uses a multi-color LED flame system with independently controlled ember bed and downlighting. It is a well-executed version of the technology most premium electric fireplaces use, and it gives you a wide range of flame and lighting colors to tune the fireplace to the room.

Orion uses Modern Flames' Heliovision technology, which is a video-based flame display rather than an LED effect. The practical difference is depth. An LED flame is generated at the back of the firebox and reads as light; a video flame reads as an image with dimension and movement behind the glass. Orion also offers distinct flame presentations meant to mimic wood, gas, or a hybrid of the two.

If you have only ever seen one of these in person, that is the thing worth seeing side by side before you commit. It is the single largest difference between the series, and it accounts for most of the price gap.

Sizing and format

Both series split into a multi-sided and a slim configuration, and Orion adds a third insert-format option.

Landscape Pro

The Landscape Pro Multi Series runs 44, 56, 68, 80, 96, and 120 inches, and installs built-in, wall-mounted, or multi-sided. The Landscape Pro Slim Series covers 44 through 96 inches in a single-sided format designed for shallower framing.

Orion

The Orion Multi Series runs 52, 60, 76, 100, and 120 inches and supports single-sided, corner, and three-sided installation. The Orion Slim Series covers 52 through 100 inches. The Orion Traditional Built-In Series is the odd one out — a 26- to 54-inch insert format that brings Heliovision to an existing fireplace opening rather than a linear wall.

Note where the ranges diverge at the small end. Landscape Pro starts at 44 inches; Orion's linear models start at 52. If your wall or millwork opening is under 52 inches and you want a linear fireplace, Landscape Pro is the series that fits. Our guide to electric fireplace sizes covers how to think about proportion before you pick a number.

Finish options — the overlooked difference

The Landscape Pro Multi is available not just as a firebox but as a finished unit, in Coastal Sand, Driftwood Grey, Weathered Walnut, or a Ready To Finish white surface you can paint or clad. There is also a fireplace-only option if you are building a full surround.

Orion ships as a firebox. That is the right choice for a fully custom media wall where the fireplace disappears into the millwork, but it means the finish is entirely your responsibility.

This is where a lot of projects get decided. If you want a finished look without commissioning custom carpentry, Landscape Pro Multi in a factory finish gets you there. If you are already building a surround, the finish options are irrelevant and you should choose on flame technology instead.

Which one fits your project

Choose Landscape Pro if: you need a size under 52 inches, you want a factory-finished unit rather than a bare firebox, you are working to a tighter budget on a wide wall, or the LED flame with full color control is more appealing than a video flame.

Choose Orion if: flame realism is the priority and the fireplace is the focal point of the room, you want app control with wood, gas, or hybrid flame presentations, or you are converting an existing fireplace opening and want premium flame technology in an insert format.

Common mistakes

Comparing on width alone. A 60-inch Orion Slim and a 56-inch Landscape Pro Multi are not interchangeable options at a similar size. One is a single-sided video-flame unit, the other is a multi-sided LED unit that can be ordered pre-finished. Decide the format and technology first, then find the size.

Specifying Orion for a secondary room. Orion earns its cost in a room where people sit and look at it. In a bedroom or a basement, the Spectrum Slimline or a Landscape Pro Slim usually delivers a better result per dollar. Our piece on budget vs. premium electric fireplaces covers where the money actually shows up.

Framing before confirming the model. Both series have model-specific rough opening and depth requirements, and the multi-sided versions differ from the slim versions. Confirm the framing dimensions in the manual for the exact size you are ordering before any construction starts.

Frequently asked questions

Is Orion worth the extra cost over Landscape Pro?

If the fireplace is the focal point of a main living space and flame realism matters most, Orion's video-based Heliovision flame is a visible step up. For a wide feature wall where the fireplace is one element among several, Landscape Pro delivers most of the impact at a lower cost.

Which series comes in smaller sizes?

Landscape Pro. Its linear models start at 44 inches, while Orion's linear models start at 52 inches.

Can either series be installed as a three-sided fireplace?

Yes. The Landscape Pro Multi and the Orion Multi both support multi-sided installation, including corner and three-sided configurations.

Which Modern Flames series works for an existing fireplace opening?

The Orion Traditional Built-In Series brings Heliovision flame technology to an insert format, and the Redstone Built-In Series is the more value-focused insert option. Neither Landscape Pro configuration is designed for that application.

Can I get a Modern Flames fireplace already finished?

The Landscape Pro Multi is offered in Coastal Sand, Driftwood Grey, Weathered Walnut, and a Ready To Finish white. Orion ships as a firebox intended for a custom surround.

Related guides from Very Good Fireplaces

• Modern Flames Buying Guide
• Best Electric Fireplace for a Media Wall
• Electric Fireplace Sizes Explained
• How to Measure Your Space for an Electric Fireplace
• Built-In vs Wall Mounted Electric Fireplaces

Final thought

Both series are strong, and neither is a compromise. The honest shortcut is this: if the fireplace is the thing people will look at, go see an Orion in person and decide whether the video flame moves you. If it does not, Landscape Pro will serve the project just as well for less, with more sizes and the option of a finished unit.