Best Space Heaters for $100 or Less

Keep warm and cozy with one of these budget-friendly space heaters that perform well in CR’s tests

By Mary H.J. Farrell and Keith Flamer

Updated November 13, 2023

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Lasko T22840 Space Heater — Like the Lasko T22840 seen here, a number of space heaters that perform well in our tests also cost $100 or less.

When it comes to space heaters, a higher price doesn’t necessarily mean you get more for your money.

“You don’t have to spend top dollar to get a space heater with the features you want,” says Marion Wilson-Spencer, a market analyst at Consumer Reports. “Almost all the space heaters in this price range come with a remote control and important safety features, like a tip-over switch.”

It is true that some of the highest-priced models do land at the top of our ratings, and many lower-priced space heaters slide to the bottom. But there are a number of space heaters priced in between that perform well in CR’s tests.

Best Space Heaters Under $100

Mary H.J. Farrell

Mary H.J. Farrell is a senior editor at Consumer Reports whose real passion is for cooking and all that entails. She has expanded CR’s cookware category to include not only more pots and pans but also other essentials like stand mixer attachments, sheet pans, and vacuum sealers. Mary also covers vacuums but finds cooking way more fun than cleaning. Since the mid-1990s, Mary has held senior positions at People.com, MSNBC, and Ladies’ Home Journal. One of her earliest jobs was at Good Housekeeping.

Keith Flamer

Keith Flamer has been a multimedia content creator at Consumer Reports since 2021, covering laundry, cleaning, small appliances, and home trends. Fascinated by interior design, architecture, technology, and all things mechanical, he translates CR’s testing engineers’ work into content that helps readers live better, smarter lives. Prior to CR, Keith covered luxury accessories and real estate, most recently at Forbes, with a focus on residential homes, interior design, home security, and pop culture trends.