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 and safety. The Shark TurboBlade Fan + Heat TH202 wins on thermostat and controls. The Amazon Basics DQ1722D 500 W Mini Heater costs $262.34 less ($17.65 vs $279.99).
Shark TurboBlade Fan + Heat TH202
#42 in Fan heatersFull review
For someone who wants a powerful tower fan for summer that can also heat a room in winter. Buy a plain heater if heat is all you need.
Amazon $279.99$279.99
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 $200 per kW ($279.99, 1,400 W)) and safety (tip-over shutoff; no safety listing published vs none stated; no safety listing published).
- Choose the Shark TurboBlade Fan + Heat TH202 for thermostat (holds a set temperature vs fixed heat levels only) and controls (eco mode, timer, remote; no app 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 | Shark TurboBlade Fan + Heat TH202 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 65 $35 per kW ($17.65, 500 W) | 0 $200 per kW ($279.99, 1,400 W) |
| Safety 25% | 45 tip-over shutoff; no safety listing published | 30 none stated; no safety listing published |
| Thermostat 15% | 0 fixed heat levels only | 100 holds a set temperature |
| Warranty 15% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 25 2-year warranty |
| Controls 10% | 0 basic; no eco mode | 75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app |
| Low setting 10% | 83 down to 500 W | 50 lowest setting not published (neutral score used) |
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. |
Shark TurboBlade Fan + Heat TH202
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Amazon Basics DQ1722D 500 W Mini Heater | Shark TurboBlade Fan + Heat TH202 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 500 W | 1,400 W |
| Type | Fan | Fan |
| Element | Ceramic | - |
| Oscillates | No | Yes |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | No | Digital |
| Eco mode | No | Yes |
| Timer | No | Yes |
| Remote | No | Yes |
| App | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | None published | None published |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | - |
| Cool-touch housing | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Noise | 48 dB | - |
| Cord | - | 6 ft |
| Dimensions | 3.2 x 5.9 x 6.0 in | 11.81 x 13.77 x 45.94 in |
| Weight | 1.4 lb | 19.8 lb |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2025-09 |