The Best Space Heaters Of 2025
A high-quality space heater can precisely provide comfort in your home or office, turning an uninviting place into something cozy. Or at least more tolerable.
Our team has tested nearly 50 space heaters over the last decade under desks, in warehouses, and throughout our homes. I’ve also taken each model into our lab for precise heating and auto-shut-off safety features.
The Vornado AVH10 is the best for most spaces. It has all the crucial features at a great price.
The Lasko Ceramic Digital Tower 755320 is the best feature-rich tower design. Its oscillating function, temp set display, and remote control created the most customizable experience.
The most budget-friendly option would be the Amazon Basics Ceramic 1500W. This thing is a miniature fire-breathing dragon with no frills at a fraction of the price compared to every other heater I tested.
1. Vornado AVH10

The Vornado AVH10 truly roasted the other competition regarding heating a room and maintaining perfect temperatures throughout the day. During our room heating test, this powerful and consistent unit increased the average room temperature by 6.3 degrees, more than any other heater in our lineup. With added features like a room temp display, fan-only mode, and an easy-to-use interface, the Vornado can heat a room quickly and dispense a broad air output that transforms our offices from Colorado to California in minutes. One tester was thrilled with the Vornado’s lasting impression, remarking it was “Overall the best at circulating and getting air around” while it “also heated the room the most overall where the sensors were placed.”
Despite scoring the highest marks in our room heating and consistent warmth metrics, the Vornado fell short regarding its direct heat capabilities. I noticed that the heat from the front grille would degrade when starting in a cold room and reduce its capabilities if there was any draft. Don’t use this in a drafty warehouse or garage. This medium-sized heater minimizes limitations with multi-overheat protection and a tip-over shutoff switch. For good measure, I tested the surface temperature of each space heater reviewed, and the Vornado passed again with the best marks in our grille temperature test, registering only 120 degrees Fahrenheit. If you are, however, on a budget and need direct heat at the snap of a finger without breaking the bank, then give a gander at the Amazon Basics Ceramic 1500W; at around a quarter of the price, this little unit excelled in our Direct Heat metric.
2. Honeywell Digital Ceramic HCE322V

The Honeywell Digital Ceramic HCE322V earned progressive scores in three out of four testing metrics. Its large hot air output, which we observed over the thermal cameras and throughout our testing, gave it a leg up in its room heating ability and consistent warmth. At the same time, the taller stature of this particular model helps blast direct heat like a flamethrower. It has a digital display for adjustable heat settings, a timer, and a removable dust filter, all adding to its comfort, cleanliness, and customization. Many features in a heater can contribute to or detract from its functionality, such as oscillation mode, heating element design, and changeable fan speeds, all of which helped it crush its competition.
Unfortunately, the Honeywell lacks in some areas — the most concerning came when I tested its front after our overheat sheet test, and the grille was a scorching 250 degrees Fahrenheit. This heater also has no fan-only mode, and when on high, I noticed that this particular unit had a noticeable sound of flapping from the fan blades, which seemed a bit louder than others in the lineup. That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed the stunning direct heat output of the Honeywell. This was my go-to for the cold warehouse in the morning until things get warmer.” If you want the best safety features and a whisper-quiet machine, I recommend looking at the Vornado AVH10 for its ultimate safety and stellar metric scores.
3. Amazon Basics Ceramic 1500W

If you work in a warehouse, auto shop, or garage, where direct heat is necessary to warm up swiftly between projects, then the low-cost, high-octane Amazon Basics Ceramic 1500W is your space heater in shining armor. With an intense amount of direct heat pumping from the grille of this unit, we were thoroughly pleased to find that it only costs $27 while still packing an MMA-sized punch. Its tiny footprint, simple interface, and safety features allow this packable and portable space heater to move from place to place with you, all while keeping the cold from biting at your toes. Once spring pops out of the snow, the Amazon’s fan-only mode and optional oscillating model will keep you covered in fresh air. One of our testers was so inspired by the Amazon 1500W that they noted, “It transformed into quite a fire-breathing dragon. When observing the little heater through our thermal camera, I could see it spews out heat in a very focused pattern when turned on high.”
Unsurprisingly, a budget option might be lacking regarding bells, whistles, and a sense of luxury. The temperature setting of the Amazon Basics Ceramic is controlled by a dial, making it challenging to perfect your environment. Our testers repeatedly noted that “It has versatility throughout the seasons, with a fan-only setting and optional oscillating model that can help move stale air or act as a fan.” If it’s within your budget to spend a little more, we wholeheartedly believe the Lasko Ceramic Digital Tower 755320 is worth the extra expense and provides significantly more useful features.
4. Lasko Ceramic Digital Tower 755320

The Lasko Ceramic Digital Tower 755320 was our favorite tower-style we tested. With many features, from its digital display to the remote, timer, and oscillating mode, it pumps out a wide spread of heat that will envelop you with a warm blanket of air in a consistent and supremely customizable fashion. Not only does this space heater have your back covered, but it can also put out an immense amount of direct heat, turning any crisp mancave into a heated hideout. Its tall build is ergonomic and easy to use while maintaining portability due to its small base. The Lasko grew on our testers, mentioning “It took some time for us to appreciate this unit’s abilities, but once we began to tune and use each function of this highly customizable machine, we found it was kind of a beast when it came to enveloping us with warmth from every angle.” Best of all, it’s substantially more affordable than other tower-style heaters with similar features.
I mostly have good things to say about the Lasko Tower, but some design flaws might be a deal-breaker. The biggest shortcoming I noticed is the lack of a tip-over protection mechanism; somebody could easily knock this unit over. Considering this heater’s tall and slender design with a small footprint, we wouldn’t recommend it to people with toddlers or big, clumsy dogs in the house. It’s also pretty awkward to carry, as one tester noted “It doesn’t have a very good weight balance when you’re picking it up by the handle.” Despite these drawbacks, this is our go-to recommendation for people in the market for an affordable tower-style space heater. If you want another economical and more portable model with tip-over protection and fan-only mode, check out the Amazon Basics Ceramic 1500W. While it lacks many luxurious attributes, this cost-friendly and powerful little heater pumps out more direct heat than units twice its size.