The Best Space Heaters of 2026

• Type: Mica heater
• Dimensions: 27 x 0.9 x 22 inches (length x width x height)
• Weight: 10.1 pounds
• Safety features: Automatic shut off if tipped over, overheat protection, power/caution indicator lights

If you want a space heater that does it all, the Delonghi HMP1500 is the best space heater for you. This mica heater aced our spot-heating and room-heating tests. Our thermal sensors recorded this Delonghi space heater outputting a maximum temperature of almost 95°F. It also raised the temperature of a 1,350-cubic-foot room by 6 degrees in an hour, more than enough to warm a chilly room.

Performance aside, the HMP1500 also has design elements that can fit any lifestyle. People who want their heater to follow them from room to room can install the included wheels. A handle on the back increases portability. If you have a room in your home that needs supplementary heating, the HMP1500 can be mounted to a wall as a permanent fixture.

• Type: Ceramic fan-forced heater
• Dimensions: 6 x 7 x 9.2 inches (length x width x height)
• Weight: 3.77 pounds
• Safety features: Automatic overheat protection

When you think of a personal space heater, the Lasko 754200 is what most people typically imagine. It's compact, light, and relatively powerful. However, its power is highly directional. When it's on, you can only heat part of your body. While this Lasko does not have the versatility of our top pick—it has a fan-only setting—the 754200 is still a good value, retailing for around $30.

Because it's small and light, the Lasko 754200 is a good option if you need a space heater that can be moved from room to room. It's best for small spaces and features a 6-foot power cord.

• Type: Fan-forced heater
• Dimensions: 11.7 x 9.3 x 12 inches (length x width x height)
• Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Safety features: Automatic shut off if tipped over, overheat protection

The Vornado AVH10 combines a Vornado fan with a heating element to circulate hot air throughout the room. The powerful fan means that heat circulates quickly. This isn’t surprising, given that our favorite desk fan is the Vornado 660.

With the AVH10 space heater, we were concerned about fan noise, but our testing found that the sound levels maxed out at a modest 44 decibels at a 4-foot distance. That’s quiet enough to fade into the background noise of most rooms.

The AVH10 has an easy-to-read digital thermostat. This lets you dial in and maintain a comfortable temperature for your room without wasting energy. The plastic housing remains cool to the touch. The cool exterior, plus a tilt shutoff and overheating protection, make this a safe choice if you have kids.

The AVH10, which distributes heat well and has strong airflow, makes an excellent whole-room heater. The only downside was that the spot heating immediately in front of the heater was less intense than an infrared heater.

The Kelvin from Boldr is a beautiful infrared wall heater that you won’t feel embarrassed to install on your wall. It operates on standard 110V power outlets in the U.S. and can be wall-mounted and plugged in with minimal fuss, directing heat to the area in front of it to provide quiet warmth without the hassle of forced hot air space heaters, at less than half the energy cost of similar electric space heaters.

It’s a great product that will satisfy anyone with a small or medium-sized area they want to keep warm, using less energy than most of its direct competitors while keeping your area toasty warm on a budget.

Read our full Boldr Kelvin review.

• Type: Ceramic fan-forced heater
• Dimensions: 10.2 x 5.9 x 17.15 inches (length x width x height)
• Weight: 5.8 pounds
• Safety features: Automatic shutoff if tipped over or after two hours

When it comes to heating a room, we found the Honeywell HeatGenius space heater to be a bit of a savant. This ceramic fan-forced Honeywell model showcased its smart engineering through its effective utilization of 1500-watt coils.

On the one hand, the HeatGenius brought all its air-warming prowess to bear during our spot-heating tests. Up close, it reached temperatures north of 96°F, hotter than any other heater we tested. Should you not want to roast, the HeatGenius has phase heating—a feature that lets you bask in warm, moderate, and high heat in 30-minute chunks.

We liked the HeatGenius’ performance, but its usability left something to be desired. The controls are a bit clunky and complicated. We also found the Delonghi HMP1500 more versatile, and able to be wall-mounted or moved on wheels.

• Type: Oil-filled convection heater
• Dimensions: 6.5 x 15.5 x 27 inches (length x width x height)
• Weight: 23.2 pounds
• Quick facts: Has snap-on wheels
• Safety features: Automatic overheat shutoff

The Delonghi EW7707CM space heater was a solid performer during our testing. This oil-filled convection radiator-style heater is a solid choice, especially for someone looking to fight a chilly basement.

It had an output max temperature of around 83°F, and over an hour, it brought the temperature in our testing room up 3 degrees. With these kinds of results, we found that the EW7707CM wasn't as good a personal space heater as the De’Longhi HMP1500. However, you'll sing its virtues if you place it in the basement. Its lowest setting places the EW7707CM on anti-freeze duty, keeping rooms at around 41°F—well above pipe-bursting temperatures.

While other space heaters we tested could serve the same purpose, the EW7707CM was more energy efficient than the average heater. If you're going to keep a heater warming the pipes all winter, this one will dent your wallet the least.

• Type: Ceramic fan-forced heater
• Dimensions: 8.25 x 8.25 x 16.05 inches (length x width x height)
• Weight: 3 pounds
• Safety features: Overheat protection

The Lasko 6435 space heater was the most unique-looking product we tested, with a design that resembles a vase more than a traditional space heater. It's only one of two models we tested that could sit on a desk or window sill and not look amiss.

Wherever you place it, make sure it's close. This Lasko was a better spot heater than anything else. This model also oscillates, meaning it has a motor that waves back and forth, so it can warm up everyone sitting on your couch.

• Type: Ceramic fan-forced heater
• Dimensions: 7.5 x 4 x 11 inches
• Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Safety features: Overheat protection, automatic shutoff if tipped over

Compact, well-designed, and powerful, the Delonghi Capsule space heater nearly toppled our pick for best value. However, it’s about 30% more expensive than the Lasko 754200, but only 6.5% more powerful. We suggest you get this one if you are constantly moving your heater from place to place. We found the Capsule’s strap handle comfortable to use and the heater comes in at only 2.9 pounds.