For a desk, dorm or small bedroom where a compact heater with a tip-over switch matters more than a remote or timer.
Amazon $39.99The Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater is the better space heater overall, rated 3.9 to 3.5. The Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater leads on safety and controls. The Amazon Basics DQ1927-Y Ceramic Heater wins on value. The Amazon Basics DQ1927-Y Ceramic Heater costs $19.30 less ($20.69 vs $39.99).
For a cheap personal heater under a desk or in a small room where basic heat and tip-over protection are all you need.
Amazon $20.69Prices 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater for safety (ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff vs tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published) and controls (basic; no remote vs basic; no eco mode).
- Choose the Amazon Basics DQ1927-Y Ceramic Heater for value ($14 per kW ($20.69, 1,500 W) vs $27 per kW ($39.99, 1,500 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 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater | Amazon Basics DQ1927-Y Ceramic Heater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 82 $27 per kW ($39.99, 1,500 W) | 100 $14 per kW ($20.69, 1,500 W) |
| Safety 25% | 100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff | 60 tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published |
| Thermostat 15% | 60 adjustable thermostat dial, no set temperature | 60 adjustable thermostat dial, no set temperature |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
| Controls 10% | 25 basic; no remote | 0 basic; no eco mode |
| Low setting 10% | 50 lowest setting not published (neutral score used) | 17 down to 900 W |
Independent measurements
Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater
| Tested by | Noise | Power draw | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| TechGearLab | 41.2 dB | - | Noise rating in dBA from a professional sound level meter; heat setting and distance not stated. Listed as Lasko Portable Ceramic with Tip-over Switch, linked to ASIN B087YRL86Q. |
Amazon Basics DQ1927-Y Ceramic Heater
| Tested by | Noise | Power draw | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| TechGearLab | 46.8 dB | - | Noise rating in dBA from a professional sound level meter; heat setting and distance not stated. Tested unit was the silver DQ1927-Y (ASIN B07V6M3PDX); this record is the black one. |
Specifications
| Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater | Amazon Basics DQ1927-Y Ceramic Heater | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 1,500 W | 900 to 1,500 W |
| Type | Fan | Fan |
| Element | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Oscillates | - | No |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Dial | Dial |
| Eco mode | - | No |
| Timer | - | No |
| Remote | No | No |
| App | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | ETL | None published |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Cool-touch housing | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Noise | - | 43 dB |
| Dimensions | 7 x 6 x 9.2 in | 6.3 x 7.5 x 9.5 in |
| Weight | 2.9 lb | 3 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |
