Modern Flames vs. Amantii: How the Two Brands Compare

Last reviewed: October 20, 2026

Modern Flames and Amantii differ mainly in flame display technology, lineup breadth, multi-sided options and covered-outdoor approval. This guide compares them on the differences that actually affect a project.

The short answer

Modern Flames offers a tighter lineup built around its Orion display technology. Amantii offers far more models, more three-sided options, and several units approved for covered outdoor installation.

If your project is a single indoor focal-point fireplace and the flame display is the priority, start with Modern Flames and compare the Orion and Orion V2 series. If you need an unusual configuration, a specific size that nobody else makes, or three-sided viewing, start with Amantii.

Factor	Modern Flames	Amantii
Lineup	Tighter: Orion and Orion V2, Landscape Pro, Spectrum Slimline, Redstone, Nova Clear	Much larger: Symmetry, Panorama, Tru View, Traditional, Signature, Wall Mount, Zero Clearance, Cube and more
Flame display	Orion uses Heliovision video flames, Orion V2 uses LCD, other series use LED	Many series use LED, with Fire & Ice selectable flame colors
Three-sided options	Landscape Pro Multi, Orion Multi, plus Nova Clear see-through	Tru View series, Fire & Ice LumaForest, in several depths and heights
Outdoor-approved models	Landscape Pro Slim and Landscape Pro Multi; Orion V2 Slim, Multi and Traditional as built-ins under a solid patio cover	Panorama Deep, Panorama Slim, Tru View Bespoke (indoor or covered outdoor)
Best for	A single indoor focal-point fireplace where the flame display decides it	Unusual sizes, three-sided viewing, lighting customization

Who the two brands are

Modern Flames is headquartered in Arizona. It introduced the contemporary linear electric fireplace to North America in 2008, and the brand's identity has been built on flame display and clean, frameless installations ever since.

Amantii approaches the category through breadth: many series, many sizes, and a lot of configuration options within each one.

Flame technology

This is the clearest technical difference between them, and it varies by series rather than by brand.

The original Modern Flames Orion series uses Heliovision, a video-based flame display rather than an LED effect. The newer Orion V2 series uses an LCD display instead, so check which generation you are looking at when you compare models. The rest of the Modern Flames lineup uses LED systems, including the Hybrid-FX technology in the Redstone.

Many Amantii series use LED flame effects, with the Fire & Ice presentation allowing selectable flame colors and extensive ambient lighting. Some models, such as the Signature MultiView Holo, use a different presentation, so confirm the display type on the exact unit.

Flame appearance is subjective. If a video-style display matters most, look at the Orion lines first and view them in person or in video. If you want color flexibility and ambient lighting control, Amantii's Fire & Ice models are built around that.

Lineup breadth

Amantii's catalog is substantially larger. The Symmetry, Panorama, Tru View, Traditional, Signature, Wall Mount, Zero Clearance, and Cube series each come in multiple sizes, often with Bespoke and Lumina variants layered on top. There is also a cast iron stove and a range of trims, surrounds, and media kits.

Modern Flames runs a tighter lineup: Orion and Orion V2, Landscape Pro, Spectrum Slimline, Redstone, and the Nova Clear see-through model. Every series has a clear job.

Breadth cuts both ways. Amantii can almost always produce something that fits an awkward dimension or an unusual configuration. Modern Flames is easier to specify because there are fewer wrong answers.

If you are also weighing newer brands, our Sustainable Hearth collection guide covers another option worth comparing.

Three-sided and multi-sided options

Amantii has the advantage here. The Tru View series exists specifically for three-sided installation and comes in several depths and heights, including extra-tall versions. The Fire & Ice LumaForest can be configured as single-sided, two-sided, or three-sided.

Modern Flames covers multi-sided through the Landscape Pro Multi and Orion Multi, plus the Nova Clear for see-through installations, which is enough for most projects but a narrower set of options. Our three-sided collection shows the full range across both brands.

Covered outdoor capability

Covered outdoor approval is model-specific, and it can decide a project outright. Several Amantii models, including the Panorama Deep, Panorama Slim, and Tru View Bespoke, are rated for indoor or covered outdoor installation, and there is a stainless steel outdoor cover available for the Panorama.

Modern Flames also offers outdoor-approved Landscape Pro Slim and Landscape Pro Multi models in its Modern Flames manufacturer brochure. The Orion V2 Slim, Orion V2 Multi, and Orion V2 Traditional are also rated for covered outdoor use, but only as built-ins under a solid patio roof that keeps rain and direct sun off the unit. Outdoor suitability is model-specific: check the exact unit's installation manual and required protection before specifying it. Do not assume an entire brand is indoor-only or outdoor-approved.

One honest caveat that applies to every brand: an outdoor electric fireplace is an ambiance product, not a heater. Heat dissipates too quickly outdoors for an electric unit to warm the space meaningfully.

Which brand for which project

Choose Modern Flames if: the fireplace is the focal point of a main living space, the flame display is the deciding factor, you want a factory-finished option, or you are converting an existing fireplace opening with a plug-in unit.

Choose Amantii if: you want three-sided viewing with real depth and height options, you have an unusual size requirement, you need a covered-outdoor model in a format Modern Flames does not offer, or you want maximum lighting customization for the money.

Frequently asked questions

Which brand has more realistic flames, Modern Flames or Amantii?

It depends on the series. The original Modern Flames Orion series uses Heliovision video flame technology, the newer Orion V2 uses an LCD display, and most other series from both brands use LED effects. Compare the exact models, since flame appearance is subjective.

Can Modern Flames fireplaces be installed outdoors?

Some can. The manufacturer lists Landscape Pro Slim and Landscape Pro Multi as indoor/outdoor approved, and the Orion V2 Slim, Orion V2 Multi, and Orion V2 Traditional are rated for covered outdoor use as built-ins under a solid patio roof. Confirm the exact model and follow its outdoor installation conditions; this approval does not extend to every Modern Flames fireplace.

Which brand has more three-sided options?

Amantii. Its Tru View series is built specifically for three-sided installation and comes in multiple depths and heights.

Do both brands offer built-in electric fireplaces?

Yes. Both Modern Flames and Amantii offer built-in electric fireplaces. Confirm the exact model's framing, clearance, and power requirements in its installation manual before you plan the opening.

Which brand is more expensive?

Both brands span entry-level to premium models, and the two overlap considerably. Compare specific models on the collection pages for current pricing rather than relying on a brand-level ranking.

For more on the category leaders, see our best electric fireplace brands guide and the direct Orion vs. Landscape Pro comparison if you've already settled on Modern Flames.

Final thought

Compare exact models against the project constraints first: installation depth, viewing configuration, electrical supply, and covered-outdoor approval where needed. Both brands have outdoor-approved options, so brand name alone does not decide suitability.