Amazon Basics CY62RR-7 Oil Radiator
#1 in RadiatorsFull 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
The Amazon Basics CY62RR-7 Oil Radiator rates 3.9 among radiators space heaters; the Dr Infrared Heater DR-978 rates 3.6 among fan heaters ones. The Amazon Basics CY62RR-7 Oil Radiator costs $29.80 less ($70.19 vs $99.99).
Dr Infrared Heater DR-978
#14 in Fan heatersFull review
For anyone who wants a compact, safe blower heater with a real thermostat, a remote and a long warranty. It is the smaller, lighter take on the DR-968.
Amazon $99.99$99.99
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-978 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 87 $47 per kW ($70.19, 1,500 W) | 25 $67 per kW ($99.99, 1,500 W) |
| Safety 25% | 100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff | 100 UL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff |
| 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 |
Specifications
| Amazon Basics CY62RR-7 Oil Radiator | Dr Infrared Heater DR-978 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 600 to 1,500 W | 1,000 to 1,500 W |
| Type | Radiator (no fan) | Fan |
| Element | Oil-filled | Quartz |
| Oscillates | No | No |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Dial | Digital |
| Eco mode | No | Yes |
| Timer | No | Yes |
| Remote | No | Yes |
| App | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | ETL | UL |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Cool-touch housing | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Dimensions | 13.2 x 9.8 x 26.4 in | 9.4 x 9.4 x 12.1 in |
| Weight | 15.4 lb | 10.4 lb |
| Warranty | - | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2019-09-13 |