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 Vornado VMHi500 (2026) rates 3.9 among fan heaters ones. The Amazon Basics CY62RR-7 Oil Radiator costs $65.80 less ($70.19 vs $135.99).
Vornado VMHi500 (2026)
#6 in Fan heatersFull review
For a bedroom or living room where you want a sturdy metal heater with a remote, timer and set temperature. The TAVH10 does the same jobs for less in a plastic case.
Amazon $135.99$135.99
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 | Vornado VMHi500 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 87 $47 per kW ($70.19, 1,500 W) | 6 $91 per kW ($135.99, 1,500 W) |
| Safety 25% | 100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff | 100 ETL 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) | 100 5-year warranty |
| Controls 10% | 0 basic; no eco mode | 75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app |
| Low setting 10% | 67 down to 600 W | 42 down to 750 W |
Specifications
| Amazon Basics CY62RR-7 Oil Radiator | Vornado VMHi500 (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 600 to 1,500 W | 750 to 1,500 W |
| Type | Radiator (no fan) | Fan |
| Element | Oil-filled | - |
| Oscillates | No | No |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Dial | Digital |
| Eco mode | No | Yes |
| Timer | No | Yes |
| Remote | No | Yes |
| App | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | ETL | ETL |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Cool-touch housing | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Cord | - | 6 ft |
| Dimensions | 13.2 x 9.8 x 26.4 in | 9.2 x 9.38 x 11.67 in |
| Weight | 15.4 lb | 9.6 lb |
| Warranty | - | 5 years |