Amazon Basics DQ2209 Ceramic Heater
#3 in Fan heatersFull 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
The Amazon Basics DQ2209 Ceramic Heater rates 3.9 among fan heaters space heaters; the Dreo OH521 Oil-Filled Radiator rates 3.7 among radiators ones. The Amazon Basics DQ2209 Ceramic Heater costs $93.96 less ($41.96 vs $135.92).
Dreo OH521 Oil-Filled Radiator
#3 in RadiatorsFull review
For a bedroom or living room that needs silent, steady heat held at a set temperature. The OH310 does the same job for less.
Amazon $135.92$135.92
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (fan heaters and radiators), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Amazon Basics DQ2209 Ceramic Heater | Dreo OH521 Oil-Filled Radiator |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 79 $28 per kW ($41.96, 1,500 W) | 31 $91 per kW ($135.92, 1,500 W) |
| Safety 25% | 60 tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published | 100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff |
| Thermostat 15% | 100 holds a set temperature | 100 holds a set temperature |
| Warranty 15% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 0 1-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 | 67 down to 600 W |
Specifications
| Amazon Basics DQ2209 Ceramic Heater | Dreo OH521 Oil-Filled Radiator | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 700 to 1,500 W | 600 to 1,500 W |
| Type | Fan | Radiator (no fan) |
| Element | Ceramic | Oil-filled |
| Oscillates | Yes | No |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Digital | Digital |
| Eco mode | Yes | Yes |
| Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Remote | Yes | Yes |
| App | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | None published | ETL |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Noise | 40 dB | - |
| Cord | - | 6 ft |
| Dimensions | 6 x 6 x 16 in | 18.5 x 7.68 x 28.54 in |
| Weight | 4 lb | 20.6 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
| Released | 2025-09-29 | 2023-10 |