Amazon Basics CY62RR-7 Oil Radiator vs Lasko Ellipse CT18950 Tower

The Lasko Ellipse CT18950 Tower rates 3.9 among fan heaters space heaters; the Amazon Basics CY62RR-7 Oil Radiator rates 3.8 among radiators ones. The Lasko Ellipse CT18950 Tower costs $1.20 less ($84.99 vs $86.19).

Lasko Ellipse CT18950 Tower

#6 in Fan heaters3.9Full review

For a bedroom or office where you want a quiet tower that holds a set temperature, with a remote, long timer and child lock.

Amazon $84.99

$84.99

Amazon Basics CY62RR-7 Oil Radiator

#2 in Radiators3.8Full 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 $86.19

$86.19

Prices were last checked October 30, 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 (fan heaters and radiators), 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	Lasko Ellipse CT18950 Tower	Amazon Basics CY62RR-7 Oil Radiator
Overall rating	3.9/5	3.8/5
Value 25%	35 $57 per kW ($84.99, 1,500 W)	69 $57 per kW ($86.19, 1,500 W)
Safety 25%	100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff	100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff
Thermostat 15%	100 holds a set temperature	60 adjustable thermostat dial, no set temperature
Warranty 15%	50 3-year warranty	50 warranty not published (neutral score used)
Controls 10%	75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app	0 basic; no eco mode
Low setting 10%	42 down to 750 W	67 down to 600 W

Independent measurements

Lasko Ellipse CT18950 Tower

Tested by	Noise	Power draw	Conditions
Tom's Guide	48 dB	1,355 W	Both are averages on the highest settings, as reported by the reviewer (“about 48 decibels”); meter distance not stated.