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- Budget space heater with fan Lasko 754200 Ceramic Heater with Adjustable Thermostat *Est. $30
- Quietest convection heater DeLonghi Mica Panel Radiator HHP 1500 *Est. $90
- Best radiant space heater Optimus H-5210 Infrared Quartz Heater *Est. $30
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Best radiant space heater
- Efficient
- Heats up quickly
- Very quiet
- Inexpensive
- Ineffective for whole-room heating
- Uneven surfaces can trigger safety shutoff
- Grill is hot when in use
Although the Optimus H-5210 Infrared Quartz heater isn't included in the professional tests we found, this heater has more consistently positive user feedback than other radiant heaters. Owners say it works very well as a personal heater if you stay within a few feet of it, and some say it is effective enough to heat a small room. Compared to most space heaters, the Optimus is energy efficient, consuming only 400 watts on low and 800 watts on high. Because it doesn't have a fan, it's a quiet unit, but it's bulkier than some. A few users posting reviews for this space heater say the tip-over prevention feature works a little too well; this heater may not turn on if placed on an uneven surface. If you need to heat an entire room, a convection heater like the DeLonghi Mica Panel Radiator HHP 1500 (*Est. $90) or the Lasko 754200 Ceramic Heater with Adjustable Thermostat (*Est. $30) is a better choice.
Optimus space heaters aren't included in tests at ConsumerReports.org or Good Housekeeping, but there are plentiful user reviews for this model at retailer and review websites. We found comments from owners for the Optimus H-5210 at Amazon.com, Northern Tool and Equipment, RateItAll.com and Epinions.com.
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1. Amazon.com
More than 50 reviews at Amazon.com give the Optimus H-5210 an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of five). Owners say the heater does a great job as a personal heater and to warm small rooms. The few complaints here are about breakdowns.
Review: Optimus H-5210 Infrared Quartz Heater, Contributors to Amazon.com
2. Northern Tool and Equipment
About two dozen owners rate and comment on the Optimus radiant heater at Northern Tool and Equipment's website, where it receives an average rating of 4.7 out of five stars. Most say they would recommend this heater to a friend. One negative review states that the temperature control is awkwardly placed.
Review: Optimus Infrared Quartz Radiant Heater, Model #H-5210, Contributors to Northern Tool and Equipment
About half a dozen owners contribute to the Optimus H-5210's 4.4 star (out of five) rating at RateItAll.com. Although there aren't as many comments here as there are at Amazon.com, the reviews are more detailed. Users here seem especially happy with this heater's energy efficiency, but one notes that the plastic casing feels cheap.
Review: Optimus H-5210 Infrared Quartz Radiant Heater, Contributors to RateItAll.com
4. Epinions.com
Epinions.com only has one review for the Optimus H-5210. The user says it doesn't heat quite as well as models that use more energy but likes its simplicity and silent operation.
Review: Optimus H-5210 Infrared Electric Compact Heater, Contributor to Epinions.com
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