Amazon Basics DQ2209 Ceramic Heater vs Dr Infrared Heater DR-968

The Amazon Basics DQ2209 Ceramic Heater is the better space heater overall, rated 3.9 to 3.3. The Amazon Basics DQ2209 Ceramic Heater leads on value and low setting. The Amazon Basics DQ2209 Ceramic Heater costs $63.03 less ($41.96 vs $104.99).

Higher rated

Amazon Basics DQ2209 Ceramic Heater

#3 in Fan heaters3.9Full review

For a bedroom or office where you want a remote, a set temperature and a timer for little money. It lacks a published safety listing and warranty.

Amazon $41.96

$41.96

Dr Infrared Heater DR-968

#34 in Fan heaters3.3Full review

For a living room or basement where a quiet blower heater with a real thermostat and remote should run for hours. The “infrared” label is marketing: it gives the same heat as any 1,500 W heater.

Amazon $104.99

$104.99

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 DQ2209 Ceramic Heater for value ($28 per kW ($41.96, 1,500 W) vs $70 per kW ($104.99, 1,500 W)) and low setting (down to 700 W vs down to 1,000 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	Amazon Basics DQ2209 Ceramic Heater	Dr Infrared Heater DR-968
Overall rating	3.9/5	3.3/5
Value 25%	79 $28 per kW ($41.96, 1,500 W)	22 $70 per kW ($104.99, 1,500 W)
Safety 25%	60 tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published	60 tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published
Thermostat 15%	100 holds a set temperature	100 holds a set temperature
Warranty 15%	50 warranty not published (neutral score used)	50 3-year warranty
Controls 10%	75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app	75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app
Low setting 10%	50 down to 700 W	0 down to 1,000 W

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