Lasko Ellipse CT18950 Tower
#6 in Fan heatersFull 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
The Lasko Ellipse CT18950 Tower is the better space heater overall, rated 3.9 to 3.0. The Lasko Ellipse CT18950 Tower leads on thermostat, safety and controls. The Amazon Basics DQ1722D 500 W Mini Heater wins on value and low setting. The Amazon Basics DQ1722D 500 W Mini Heater costs $67.34 less ($17.65 vs $84.99).
Amazon Basics DQ1722D 500 W Mini Heater
#39 in Fan heatersFull review
For warming your hands and legs at a desk without tripping a shared circuit. It will not heat a room.
Amazon $17.65$17.65
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lasko Ellipse CT18950 Tower for thermostat (holds a set temperature vs fixed heat levels only), safety (ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff vs tip-over shutoff; no safety listing published) and controls (eco mode, timer, remote; no app vs basic; no eco mode).
- Choose the Amazon Basics DQ1722D 500 W Mini Heater for value ($35 per kW ($17.65, 500 W) vs $57 per kW ($84.99, 1,500 W)) and low setting (down to 500 W vs down to 750 W).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every fan heaters space heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Lasko Ellipse CT18950 Tower | Amazon Basics DQ1722D 500 W Mini Heater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 35 $57 per kW ($84.99, 1,500 W) | 65 $35 per kW ($17.65, 500 W) |
| Safety 25% | 100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff | 45 tip-over shutoff; no safety listing published |
| Thermostat 15% | 100 holds a set temperature | 0 fixed heat levels only |
| 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 | 83 down to 500 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. |
Amazon Basics DQ1722D 500 W Mini Heater
| Tested by | Noise | Power draw | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Guide | 51.4 dB | - | Sound level measured while heating (its only heat setting); distance not stated. Tom’s Guide also measured an average 0.12 kWh energy use in its room test, not a power draw. |
Specifications
| Lasko Ellipse CT18950 Tower | Amazon Basics DQ1722D 500 W Mini Heater | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 750 to 1,500 W | 500 W |
| Type | Fan | Fan |
| Element | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Oscillates | Yes | No |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Digital | No |
| Eco mode | Yes | No |
| Timer | Yes | No |
| Remote | Yes | No |
| App | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | ETL | None published |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes | - |
| Cool-touch housing | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Noise | 40 dB | 48 dB |
| Dimensions | 6 x 5 x 19 in | 3.2 x 5.9 x 6.0 in |
| Weight | 4.1 lb | 1.4 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |
| Released | 2023-10 | - |