Amazon Basics CY62RR-7 Oil Radiator vs Dr Infrared Heater DR-968

The Amazon Basics CY62RR-7 Oil Radiator rates 3.9 among radiators space heaters; the Dr Infrared Heater DR-968 rates 3.3 among fan heaters ones. The Amazon Basics CY62RR-7 Oil Radiator costs $34.80 less ($70.19 vs $104.99).

Amazon Basics CY62RR-7 Oil Radiator

#1 in Radiators3.9Full review

For a bedroom or office where silent, steady heat matters more than speed. It is a safety-listed radiator without a timer or digital thermostat.

Amazon $70.19

$70.19

Dr Infrared Heater DR-968

#34 in Fan heaters3.3Full review

For a living room or basement where a quiet blower heater with a real thermostat and remote should run for hours. The “infrared” label is marketing: it gives the same heat as any 1,500 W heater.

Amazon $104.99

$104.99

Prices were last checked November 1, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Scores side by side

These two sit in different type classes (radiators and fan heaters), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weight	Amazon Basics CY62RR-7 Oil Radiator	Dr Infrared Heater DR-968
Overall rating	3.9/5	3.3/5
Value 25%	87 $47 per kW ($70.19, 1,500 W)	22 $70 per kW ($104.99, 1,500 W)
Safety 25%	100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff	60 tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published
Thermostat 15%	60 adjustable thermostat dial, no set temperature	100 holds a set temperature
Warranty 15%	50 warranty not published (neutral score used)	50 3-year warranty
Controls 10%	0 basic; no eco mode	75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app
Low setting 10%	67 down to 600 W	0 down to 1,000 W

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