Do propane fire pits actually keep you warm?

Across the reviewers we read, the consensus is that gas and propane pits are more about ambiance than serious heat. Multiple specialist-community threads (r/HomeImprovement, r/homeowners) note they do not get as hot as a wood fire and warm a smaller radius. Larger burners rated 50,000 BTU and up help, but several reviewers explicitly buy these for the look and convenience rather than maximum warmth.