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Wirecutter's top pick since 2018: fast, even, quiet heat with a tip-over switch and a 5-year warranty. But it is bare-bones (no remote, no timer, no numbered thermostat, no oscillation), and it is hard to find on Amazon.com, so there is little owner data to check it against.
Top complaints
- No remote, no timer, no real thermostat numbers
Wirecutter lists the lack of a remote control and timer as flaws, and says its thermostat dial has no degree markings, so you can't set an exact temperature such as 72°F. Tom's Guide also notes there is no remote, so you have to get up to adjust it.
Source: Wirecutter, Tom's Guide review - Doesn't oscillate or aim, no fan-only mode
Wirecutter says it doesn't oscillate, you can't tilt it to aim the heat, and it lacks a fan-only mode, so it can't double as a summer fan. Tom's Guide also lists 'does not oscillate' as a con.
Source: Wirecutter, Tom's Guide review - Confusing setting order; modest room-temperature rise in one test
Tom's Guide found the heat settings run medium, low, high, which is unintuitive at first, and measured only about a 6°F rise in its 10 x 15 ft room, versus 10°F for the Lasko FH500. Wirecutter, by contrast, measured a nearly 20°F rise in two hours.
Source: Tom's Guide review, Wirecutter
What owners love
- Fast, even whole-room heat
Wirecutter measured a nearly 20°F rise in two hours with only about a 6°F difference between sensors 3 and 6 feet away, one of the most consistent results it recorded.
Source: Wirecutter - Quiet for a fan heater
Wirecutter recorded 45 dBA at 3 feet on high; Tom's Guide measured 45.5 dB and called it the quietest space heater it tested.
Source: Wirecutter, Tom's Guide review - Strong safety set and 5-year warranty
Wirecutter says it is UL-certified, with an aggressive tip-over switch, overheat protection, a cool shell (about 95°F) and a grille that stayed under 140°F, plus a five-year warranty.
Source: Wirecutter
- You want a remote, timer or exact temperature readout
- You like heat blasted straight at you or an oscillating heater
- You want a fan-only mode for summer
- Warming a whole small or medium room evenly
- People who want simple controls and a long warranty
- Bedrooms and offices where noise matters
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Top pick (updated 2026-10-06): the best mix of heating speed, even distribution, quietness and safety. Flaws are no remote or timer, no oscillation, no numbered thermostat and no fan-only mode.
- Tom's Guide: Compact, quiet and powerful enough for a small room; cons are slightly confusing controls and no oscillation. It is listed under 'Also tested' in the 2026 roundup rather than as a pick.