11 Best Space Heaters on Amazon That Live Up to the Hype

This item might purely seem like a splurge, but trust us, you're bound to get your money's worth with all of this Dyson's features. “Space heaters, like portable A/Cs, take up space, which is why I opted for this Dyson fan-meets-heater when I was living in my tiny apartment,” Senior Commerce Editor Marina Liao says. While it has a cooling function, she was most impressed by its heating function that would warm her up.

"I primarily used this in my den when I worked from home, which was basically a small alcove in the apartment, so the heat setting got the room quite toasty," Liao says. "This device would be good for home offices in the basement, which seemingly always feel cold and damp, or smaller rooms that need heat." For those who are living in small spaces, you're also in for a treat: "The best part is, you can easily store it away on a shelf in your closet or on the closet floor because the slim design tucks into small spaces nicely."

When it comes to home appliances, functionality shouldn't comprise style. This retro-inspired Vornado is a good example. It has a vintage-looking design that doubles as decor. It has high and low heat settings to help curate the temperature in your space. Plus, it has a two-stage auto-shut off in case of any tipping, as well as small gaps between grille spirals to prevent items being caught inside.

"The unit is particularly well built," one reviewer shared. "All of the materials are top notch. The gauge of the metal of the cowling is good and strong. And the design is beautiful. As described it has two power settings which are moderated by its control dial allowing good control of its heat. There does not appear to be any mechanism by which the fan alone may be engaged."

For anyone whose offices are cold no matter the season, you need a space heater. Take it from one of our editors who bought herself this space heater on day two working at House Beautiful. "I used this space heater on my desk because it’s always FREEZING, and this was the only thing that actually made me feel comfortably warm," Associate Shopping Editor Jessica Cherner says. "I first kept it on the desk, but actually got a little too hot, so I ended up putting it on the floor by my legs, and that did the trick." Our advice? Keep this space heater in small spaces (about 200 square feet or less) to warm them up with low and high heat settings. "It has a very faint but audible hum when it’s on, so if you like absolute silence, this may not be the space heater for you, but if you need some extra heat, I highly recommend it," Cherner adds. During the off-season, you can solely use the fan setting to help circulate air.

Designed to heat nearly 300 square feet, this space heater is great to use in most medium-sized spaces. Just hear it from freelance writer Kelsey Mulvey. "My husband and I live in an old apartment—and our energy bill has been notoriously insane during the cold winter months," she says. "Our friends recommended the Lasko space heater and we loved it so much, we bought two!" And thanks to customizable features, you can take better control over your space this winter. "I love how this option is slim enough so it doesn't take up too much room, plus there are adjustable settings so you can get the temperature just right," she adds. "I religiously turn this on every morning in my office—there's a timer setting so I never feel like I'm in a sauna!—so I can feel extra cozy as I settle into the work day."

Picture this: You're cozied up in front of the fireplace this winter with a plush throw and good read. Thanks to this electric stove heater, you can make that a reality! It uses infrared heat for strong heat output. When it's not cold outside, you can simply use the flame-only mode—equipped with three flame colors to choose from—for a beautiful atmosphere. Available in five different colors, you can pick your favorite so this space heater can mesh seamlessly with the rest of your home's design.

"This is an amazing fireplace/heater!" one reviewer noted. "It’s compact so it can fit under a table or stand alone in a larger room. The three 'brightness' choices are a plus, and it looks quite realistic! As if that weren’t enough this baby packs some heat and you get to choose the temp and strength of delivery you want and/or need!"

To free up your floorspace altogether, turn your attention to this wall-mounted space heater. "My teenager has a bedroom in the basement and it gets pretty cold down there in the winter time," one reviewer said. "The heater she had just wasn’t cutting it. I spent a lot of time researching heaters and this one had the best reviews and I’m glad that I picked up. It works great, heats up a room quickly, and keeps temperature. It’s quiet and I don’t have to worry about it falling over and causing a fire."

You can control the temperature with the touch-screen digital thermostat. This space heater is also Wi-Fi compatible, so you can control the temperature from anywhere with a smartphone, or, you can use the included remote. For added safety, you can tuck the cord inside the space heater when it's installed over an outlet. Plus, it has a tip-over safety shut-off function in case it falls off the wall.

Compact, portable, and backed by over 27,000 five-star reviews, customers are loving this ceramic heater to keep small spaces warm. The ceramic design is made to heat spaces quickly, starting in as little as a few minutes. "This little space heater can heat up a 200-plus square foot space in about 20 minutes, even when it is under 20 degrees outside," one reviewer said. "It has many features including multiple heat settings, two different air flow settings, a stationary setting, and an oscillating setting. It also can be stored out in negative temperatures and still work perfect! We have had this item for two years now, and it still works as good as the first day."

This space heater is designed to produce more heat and use less energy than a standard space heater. The manufacturer notes that most space heaters produce 155°F at 2.2 meters per second, while this one can blow an average of 250°F at 3.5 meters per second. "I was told infrared heaters are superior to others because they focus the heat where it is needed," one reviewer noted. "It is a supplemental heater to be used when you need a bit more heat. I live in Canada and it is quite cool in the mornings even in summer. My apartment has shut off the heat for the summer, so I use this heater to quickly warm up my living room. The heater is on wheels so easy to move around, although it is best not to move it while it is heating, and wait 'til the fan shuts off. You need to have a grounded outlet for this heater. I am super happy with it and highly recommend it."

Here's another pick backed by energy-efficient properties. Oil space heaters are known for the ability to use all power and transform it into heat, as well as produce heat without drying out the air. This radiator mirrors these qualities with three temperature settings (low, medium, and high) that'll allow you to personalize heating. "Works great in our old house with old windows," one reviewer said. "Does a great job keeping the bedroom at a comfortable temperature through the night on the low settings. Will heat up a room pretty quickly on the high settings. So much better than the ceramic forced air ones that dry out the already dry winter air. Would recommend."