Heatstar HS35LP 35,000 BTU
#13 in PortableFull review
For contractors heating buildings under construction or large ventilated work bays. The maker rules out homes and RVs.
Amazon $180.48$180.48
The Heatstar HS35LP 35,000 BTU rates 3.3 among portable propane heaters; the Benass 30,000 BTU Double Tank Top rates 3.1 among tank top ones. The Benass 30,000 BTU Double Tank Top costs $100.49 less ($79.99 vs $180.48).
Benass 30,000 BTU Double Tank Top
#7 in Tank topFull review
For outdoor gatherings and work areas that need two burners from one tank on a budget. Keep it outdoors, since the listing gives no ventilation rules.
Amazon $79.99$79.99
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (portable and tank top), 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 | Heatstar HS35LP 35,000 BTU | Benass 30,000 BTU Double Tank Top |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 98 $5.16 per 1,000 BTU ($180.48, 35,000 BTU) | 59 $2.67 per 1,000 BTU ($79.99, 30,000 BTU) |
| Safety 30% | 50 tip-over shutoff, flame-out shutoff; no safety listing published | 50 tip-over shutoff, flame-out shutoff; no safety listing published |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
| Turndown 15% | 0 one heat setting | 38 turns down to 22,000 BTU |
| Ignition 10% | 100 push-button piezo ignition | 0 lit by hand |
| Fuel options 5% | 50 runs on a bulk tank only | 50 runs on a bulk tank only |
Specifications
| Heatstar HS35LP 35,000 BTU | Benass 30,000 BTU Double Tank Top | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat output | 35,000 BTU | 22,000 to 30,000 BTU |
| Type | Portable | Tank top |
| Use | Job sites and garages | - |
| Heats up to | 800 sq ft | 800 sq ft |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| Fan | No | No |
| Fuel and power | ||
| Fuel | Bulk tank | Bulk tank |
| Hose included | Yes | No |
| Ignition | Push-button piezo | By hand |
| Power needed | None | None |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | None published | None published |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Flame-out shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Dimensions | 10.24 x 12.4 x 34.25 in | 4.92 x 18.5 x 18.1 in |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |