Space Heaters
Almost every plug-in heater sold in the US tops out at 1,500 watts, the most a standard household circuit comfortably supplies. The differences are in how a heater spreads that warmth: a fan-forced or vortex heater warms a whole room, a personal heater warms the person in front of it, and a thermostat keeps either from running flat out all night.
Whatever you choose, look for tip-over and overheat protection.
Each comparison below sets one family's models side by side and says which suits which room.
All 3 comparisons
- Best Dreo 1500 W Space Heaters With Thermostat and App Control for a Cold Snap
Best overall: 300 sq ft coverage, 8 speeds and a 41-95°F thermostat range at $129.99, $40 below the 706 and 711S.
- Vornado Whole-Room Heaters: Which Vortex Model Fits Your Room
Best overall: Auto Climate control plus whole-room vortex circulation at $99.99, the middle of this lineup's price spread.
- Best Vornado Personal Heater for Under-Desk or Bedside Use
Best overall: At $29.99 it is the lowest-priced personal heater in this group, fitting small under-desk or bedside spots.