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 is the better space heater overall, rated 3.9 to 2.9. The Amazon Basics DQ2209 Ceramic Heater leads on value, thermostat and controls. The Lasko MyHeat Mini 201 wins on low setting and safety. The Lasko MyHeat Mini 201 costs $12.52 less ($29.44 vs $41.96).
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 DQ2209 Ceramic Heater for value ($28 per kW ($41.96, 1,500 W) vs $74 per kW ($29.44, 400 W)), thermostat (holds a set temperature vs fixed heat levels only) and controls (eco mode, timer, remote; no app vs basic; no eco mode).
- Choose the Lasko MyHeat Mini 201 for low setting (down to 400 W vs down to 700 W) and safety (ETL listed, overheat shutoff; no tip-over shutoff vs tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published).
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 | Lasko MyHeat Mini 201 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 79 $28 per kW ($41.96, 1,500 W) | 19 $74 per kW ($29.44, 400 W) |
| Safety 25% | 60 tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published | 70 ETL listed, overheat shutoff; no tip-over shutoff |
| Thermostat 15% | 100 holds a set temperature | 0 fixed heat levels only |
| Warranty 15% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 3-year warranty |
| Controls 10% | 75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app | 12 basic; no eco mode |
| Low setting 10% | 50 down to 700 W | 100 down to 400 W |
Specifications
| Amazon Basics DQ2209 Ceramic Heater | Lasko MyHeat Mini 201 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 700 to 1,500 W | 400 W |
| Type | Fan | Fan |
| Element | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Oscillates | Yes | - |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Digital | No |
| Eco mode | Yes | No |
| Timer | Yes | - |
| Remote | Yes | No |
| App | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | None published | ETL |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | No |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Cool-touch housing | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Noise | 40 dB | - |
| Dimensions | 6 x 6 x 16 in | 3.77 x 4.28 x 6.2 in |
| Weight | 4 lb | 1.1 lb |
| Warranty | - | 3 years |
| Released | 2025-09-29 | 2024-11 |