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
The Amazon Basics DQ1722D 500 W Mini Heater is the better space heater overall, rated 3.0 to 2.9. The Amazon Basics DQ1722D 500 W Mini Heater leads on value. The Lasko MyHeat Mini 201 wins on safety, low setting and controls. The Amazon Basics DQ1722D 500 W Mini Heater costs $11.79 less ($17.65 vs $29.44).
Lasko MyHeat Mini 201
#41 in Fan heatersFull review
For warming one person at a desk or in a shared office where a full 1,500 W heater would trip the breaker. It will not heat a room.
Amazon $29.44$29.44
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 Amazon Basics DQ1722D 500 W Mini Heater for value ($35 per kW ($17.65, 500 W) vs $74 per kW ($29.44, 400 W)).
- Choose the Lasko MyHeat Mini 201 for safety (ETL listed, overheat shutoff; no tip-over shutoff vs tip-over shutoff; no safety listing published), low setting (down to 400 W vs down to 500 W) and controls (basic; no eco mode vs basic; no eco mode).
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 | Amazon Basics DQ1722D 500 W Mini Heater | Lasko MyHeat Mini 201 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 65 $35 per kW ($17.65, 500 W) | 19 $74 per kW ($29.44, 400 W) |
| Safety 25% | 45 tip-over shutoff; no safety listing published | 70 ETL listed, overheat shutoff; no tip-over shutoff |
| Thermostat 15% | 0 fixed heat levels only | 0 fixed heat levels only |
| Warranty 15% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 3-year warranty |
| Controls 10% | 0 basic; no eco mode | 12 basic; no eco mode |
| Low setting 10% | 83 down to 500 W | 100 down to 400 W |
Independent measurements
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. |
Lasko MyHeat Mini 201
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Amazon Basics DQ1722D 500 W Mini Heater | Lasko MyHeat Mini 201 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 500 W | 400 W |
| Type | Fan | Fan |
| Element | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Oscillates | No | - |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | No | No |
| Eco mode | No | No |
| Timer | No | - |
| Remote | No | No |
| App | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | None published | ETL |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | No |
| Overheat shutoff | - | Yes |
| Cool-touch housing | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Noise | 48 dB | - |
| Dimensions | 3.2 x 5.9 x 6.0 in | 3.77 x 4.28 x 6.2 in |
| Weight | 1.4 lb | 1.1 lb |
| Warranty | - | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2024-11 |