Choosing between the Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi and Orion Multi is less about finding a universally “better” fireplace and more about deciding what should lead the project: customizable LED lighting and broad size flexibility, or a virtual flame presentation built around LCD technology and immersive sound. Both are premium multi-view electric fireplaces, both can become a single-sided, corner, or three-sided feature, and both can deliver supplemental heat. The experience they create is different.
This comparison focuses on the current products offered by Resideterra. Product status, current starting prices, and authentic product imagery are retrieved from Shopify when the draft is generated. Modern Flames currently offers both Orion V1 and V2 variants on the Resideterra product page; V2-specific capabilities are identified clearly below so buyers do not accidentally assign newer features to a legacy variant. Always confirm the selected model number and follow the installation manual supplied with that exact unit.
Landscape Pro Multi vs. Orion Multi: the short answer
Choose the Landscape Pro Multi when the project calls for an especially wide linear fireplace, full-spectrum color control across the flame, ember bed, and downlighting, or a design-forward indoor or covered-outdoor installation. Its six current widths run from 44 to 120 inches, and its Hybrid-FX LED platform is designed for buyers who enjoy shaping the color and mood of the display.
Choose the Orion Multi when flame realism, digital variety, and an immersive audio experience matter most. The current Orion V2 line uses virtual LCD flame technology, includes 24 flame options, adds adaptive brightness, and supports new flame downloads through the Modern Flames+ app. Its five V2 sizes run from 52 to 120 inches.
For a compact opening below 52 inches, the 44-inch Landscape Pro Multi immediately has an advantage. For a buyer who wants an evolving digital flame library and Bluetooth audio, Orion V2 is the stronger match. For a highly customized RGB lighting composition, Landscape Pro Multi is the more natural starting point.
Side-by-side comparison
| Decision point | Landscape Pro Multi | Orion Multi V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Visual platform | Hybrid-FX LED flames with independently controlled RGB flame, ember-bed, and downlighting colors | Virtual LCD flames with multi-dimensional effects, adaptive brightness, lit logs, and an active ember bed |
| Current sizes | 44, 56, 68, 80, 96, and 120 inches | 52, 60, 76, 100, and 120 inches |
| Viewing configurations | Single-sided, left corner, right corner, or three-sided bay | Single-sided, left corner, right corner, or three-sided bay |
| Heat | 5,000 BTU at 120V or up to 10,000 BTU at 240V | 5,000 BTU at 120V or up to 10,000 BTU at 240V |
| Signature advantage | Broad linear-size range and extensive RGB lighting control | LCD flame realism, premium sound, and downloadable flame experiences |
| Current starting price | USD 2,501 | USD 4,499 |
Prices can change by size, version, and promotion. Use the live product selectors for the current total rather than treating the starting prices above as a quote.
Landscape Pro Multi: best for lighting flexibility and size choice
The Modern Flames Landscape Pro Multi Built-In Electric Fireplace is the more lighting-driven of the two platforms. Modern Flames’ Hybrid-FX system combines high-intensity LED flames with an active ember bed and downlighting. The flame color, ember-bed color, and downlighting color can be controlled independently, giving the designer a large range of coordinated or contrasting looks.
The standard media package includes hand-painted Canyon Driftwood, clear acrylic stones, and black smoke acrylic crystals. This matters because the Landscape presentation is not only about the projected flame. The glow beneath the logs, the chosen media, and the light coming down from above work together as one composition. Buyers who like warmer, fire-inspired settings can keep the palette restrained, while buyers building a modern entertainment space can use more expressive RGB combinations.
Its six-size lineup is another major advantage. A 44-inch model can fit a narrower renovation where Orion Multi begins too wide, while the 68-, 80-, 96-, and 120-inch options give designers more intermediate steps for long walls. That can reduce the need to make the surrounding millwork compensate for a fireplace that feels undersized or oversized.
The Landscape Pro Multi can be configured as a single-sided fireplace, a left or right corner, or a three-sided bay. Modern Flames also documents built-in clean-face, partial-recess, and wall-mounted approaches. The exact rough opening and finishing plan varies by model and configuration, so the finished wall should never be fabricated from a general online dimension alone.
Orion Multi V2: best for flame realism and immersive technology
The Modern Flames Orion Multi 3-Sided Built-In/Wall-Mounted Electric Fireplace approaches the visual experience differently. Orion V2 uses a virtual LCD platform rather than the Landscape line’s LED-based Hybrid-FX presentation. Modern Flames describes 24 included flame options, including layered multi-dimensional styles, plus a replaceable custom slot for additional flame styles or themed experiences delivered through the Modern Flames+ app.
Orion V2 also adds adaptive brightness. The display adjusts to the room’s lighting so the image can remain balanced during bright daytime conditions and after-dark viewing. Upgraded LCD contrast and deeper black levels help the flame image sit more naturally against the firebox instead of looking washed out.
Audio is part of the Orion experience. Built-in speakers provide crackling-fire sound, while V2 adds Bluetooth streaming for music, podcasts, or ambient audio. That makes Orion less like a traditional illuminated insert and more like a digital focal point designed to engage more than one sense. The lit TruWood-style log presentation and active ember bed provide physical depth in front of the LCD image.
Like Landscape Pro Multi, Orion Multi can be installed single-sided, as a left or right corner, or as a three-sided bay. The V2 range includes 52-, 60-, 76-, 100-, and 120-inch models. The manufacturer’s current V2 manual lists an appliance height of approximately 24 5/16 inches and a depth of approximately 9 9/16 inches across those sizes, but the width and required framing dimensions change by model. Confirm the exact chart before construction.
Flame appearance: customizable LED atmosphere or virtual LCD realism?
This is the most important difference. Landscape Pro Multi creates its effect with controllable LED lighting, reflective surfaces, logs, crystals, and an active ember bed. Its strength is color design. The owner can coordinate the flame, media glow, and downlighting or deliberately contrast them. Four flame-speed settings add another layer of adjustment.
Orion V2 is designed to simulate the visual depth and motion of fire through a high-resolution digital display. Its strength is variety and realism. The flame library includes multiple styles out of the box, and the app can add new experiences later. If the buyer’s first question is, “Which one looks most like a changing real fire from different angles?” Orion V2 deserves the first demonstration. If the first question is, “Which one gives me the most control over the color story of this room?” Landscape Pro Multi deserves the first look.
Neither advantage can be reduced to a specification sheet. Display brightness, surrounding finishes, daylight, viewing distance, and personal taste all affect the result. When possible, review current videos for the exact version and compare them under both daytime and evening lighting.
Installation and framing differences
Both platforms are designed for flexible architectural integration, but they are not dimensionally interchangeable. A nominal size is a product-family label, not a promise that two units share the same appliance width, height, depth, rough opening, or glass area.
Orion Multi V2 is approximately 9 9/16 inches deep and requires a roughly nine-inch minimum full-recess depth according to its current manual. The same manual documents built-in clean-face, partial-recess, wall-mount, corner, and bay configurations. Landscape Pro Multi also supports clean-face, partial-recess, wall-mount, corner, and bay formats, but the required wall system and optional trim or cabinet components differ.
Before framing, the project team should lock five decisions:
- The exact product family, version, size, and model number.
- Single-sided, left-corner, right-corner, or three-sided viewing.
- Built-in clean-face, partial-recessed, or wall-mounted treatment.
- 120V or 240V electrical service and the corresponding dedicated circuit.
- Finish thickness, access for service, clearances, and the relationship to a television or nearby cabinetry.
Have the installer compare the physical appliance and current manual before cutting stone, tile, millwork, or other custom finish materials. Modern Flames specifically recommends double-checking the actual fireplace dimensions before final custom fabrication.
Heat output and electrical planning
Both models are designed for supplemental heat, not as the primary heating system for the home. At 120V, each current platform can deliver approximately 5,000 BTU. With the correct 240V hardwired configuration, output can reach approximately 10,000 BTU. Modern Flames associates those levels with up to roughly 400 and 800 square feet respectively, but actual comfort depends on ceiling height, insulation, climate, room layout, and heat loss.
The Orion V2 manual calls for a dedicated 15-amp minimum circuit at 120V, with a 20-amp circuit preferred. Its 240V dual-heater configuration requires a dedicated two-pole 20-amp circuit and a four-wire connection including neutral and ground. The Landscape Pro Multi’s exact electrical requirements should be confirmed in the manual for the selected model. Electrical work should be completed by a qualified professional and comply with current local codes.
Because the flame effect can operate without heat, both units can provide ambiance throughout warmer months. That is particularly valuable in a design-led space where the fireplace is intended to remain visually active year-round.
Indoor, covered-outdoor, and media-wall planning
Modern Flames identifies both current platforms as suitable for indoor and qualifying outdoor applications, but “outdoor approved” does not mean exposed to unrestricted rain, sprinklers, pool splash, or standing moisture. The Orion V2 manual contains specific overhang, side-protection, mounting-height, and environmental requirements. Landscape Pro Multi also has dedicated outdoor installation instructions. The exact site must be checked against those documents before purchase or construction.
For a media wall, begin with the fireplace manual rather than a visual rendering. Coordinate clearances, heat discharge, television manufacturer limits, wiring, service access, sound equipment, and the chosen finish material. A design that looks balanced in elevation can still be difficult to service if the fireplace, television, and cabinetry are treated as separate installations.
Landscape Pro Multi is especially useful when the wall composition benefits from a precise intermediate width such as 68, 80, or 96 inches. Orion Multi is compelling when the fireplace itself should become the primary digital and audio centerpiece. In either case, the best media wall is planned around the actual appliance dimensions—not selected after the framing is complete.
Which fireplace fits each buyer?
Choose Landscape Pro Multi if:
- You want extensive RGB control across flames, ember bed, and downlighting.
- You need a 44-inch model or one of the Landscape line’s intermediate widths.
- You prefer a physical LED, log, and crystal presentation over an LCD-led experience.
- Your designer wants the fireplace lighting to coordinate with a broader room palette.
- You are planning a qualifying covered-outdoor installation and prefer the Landscape aesthetic.
Choose Orion Multi V2 if:
- Digital flame realism is the leading purchase criterion.
- You want 24 included flame options and downloadable future experiences.
- Adaptive screen brightness matters in a room that changes from bright daylight to evening use.
- You value enhanced crackling audio and Bluetooth streaming.
- You want the fireplace to function as an immersive focal point, not only an architectural light feature.
Consider Orion V1 carefully if:
The current Resideterra product page still offers V1 variants. They can remain a valid choice when availability, price, or the legacy Orion experience suits the project, but do not assume every V2 display, app, audio, log, or over-the-air update feature is included. Confirm the exact version in the variant selector and ask a Resideterra specialist to verify the model before ordering.
How to choose the correct size
Start with the usable feature-wall width after accounting for windows, doors, cabinetry, speakers, trim returns, and required clearances. Then consider viewing distance and the width of any television above the unit. A fireplace that is dramatically narrower than the television can make the wall feel top-heavy, while one that consumes nearly the entire wall can leave no visual breathing room.
Next, compare the exact appliance and rough-opening dimensions for the shortlisted sizes. Do not use the nominal width alone. Finally, decide whether the side glass will remain visible. A corner or bay installation changes the fireplace’s relationship to adjacent furniture, walkways, and finish materials.
For help narrowing the configuration, explore the Modern Flames Landscape Pro series, the Modern Flames Orion series, or the complete Modern Flames collection. A specialist can help verify the version, model, installation format, and current availability before the project is framed.
Frequently asked questions
Are Landscape Pro Multi and Orion Multi both three-sided fireplaces?
Both can be configured as three-sided bay fireplaces. They can also be finished as single-sided or left- or right-corner installations. The removable side treatment and framing steps must follow the manual for the exact model.
Which model has the more realistic flame?
Orion V2 is the stronger choice when the goal is digital flame realism. It uses a virtual LCD system with layered flame styles, upgraded contrast, adaptive brightness, and an expanding app-based library. Landscape Pro Multi emphasizes customizable RGB lighting and a physical LED, ember, log, and crystal composition.
Which model offers more size choices?
Landscape Pro Multi currently offers six widths: 44, 56, 68, 80, 96, and 120 inches. Orion Multi V2 offers five: 52, 60, 76, 100, and 120 inches. Landscape therefore provides more intermediate sizing options, while both reach 120 inches.
Can either fireplace provide heat without showing flames?
Operating combinations vary by model and control mode, but both platforms separate the visual experience from supplemental heating so the flame display can be enjoyed without heat. Consult the exact owner’s manual for available control combinations.
Do I need 240V power?
Not for the standard approximately 5,000-BTU heat output. A 240V hardwired installation is used to access the higher output of up to approximately 10,000 BTU. Have a qualified electrician verify the required circuit, wiring, and local-code requirements before installation.
Can these fireplaces be installed outdoors?
Modern Flames identifies both current platforms for qualifying outdoor use, but each site must meet the manufacturer’s current protection and clearance requirements. Covered does not automatically mean compliant. Review the outdoor instructions for the exact model before choosing the location.
Is Orion V2 worth choosing over V1?
V2 is most valuable for buyers who prioritize upgraded display contrast, adaptive brightness, enhanced sound, Bluetooth streaming, newer lit-log and ember presentation, and app-delivered flame updates. If those features are not central to the project, compare the exact V1 and V2 variant price and availability before deciding.
Final verdict
The Landscape Pro Multi is the better design tool; Orion Multi V2 is the better digital experience. Landscape wins on width selection, RGB lighting flexibility, and the ability to tune the flame, ember bed, and downlighting as part of the room’s palette. Orion wins on LCD-driven realism, evolving flame content, adaptive brightness, and immersive audio.
Choose the unit that supports the project’s leading goal, then lock the exact size, version, viewing configuration, electrical plan, and finish details before framing. That sequence protects the design and makes the final installation far more predictable.
Sources and verification
- Resideterra Landscape Pro Multi product page — current product status, variants, pricing, and imagery at draft generation.
- Resideterra Orion Multi product page — current V1/V2 variants, pricing, product status, and imagery at draft generation.
- Modern Flames Resources — current manufacturer index for manuals, specification sheets, brochures, and outdoor instructions.
- Modern Flames Orion Multi V2 owner’s manual — current model lineup, dimensions, installation formats, outdoor requirements, electrical planning, heat output, controls, and safety.
- Modern Flames Orion V2 catalog — current V2 flame, display, audio, app, size, and configuration information.
- Modern Flames Linear catalog — Landscape Pro Multi sizes, configurations, media, lighting, heat, and control specifications.
Specifications, availability, prices, and product versions can change. Verify the exact selected model and current manufacturer documentation before purchase, electrical work, or construction.
