Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC
#2 in Fan heatersFull review
For a living room or open space where you want oscillating heat with a set temperature, remote and timer.
Amazon $119.24$119.24
The Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC is the better space heater overall, rated 4.0 to 3.2. The Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC leads on warranty, safety and thermostat. The Black+Decker BHTI06 Quartz Tower wins on value. The Black+Decker BHTI06 Quartz Tower costs $70.98 less ($48.26 vs $119.24).
Black+Decker BHTI06 Quartz Tower
#37 in Fan heatersFull review
For quick warmth aimed at you in an office or drafty room, with tip-over and overheat shutoff. Choose a listed heater with a longer warranty if those matter.
Amazon $48.26$48.26
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 Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC for warranty (5-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), safety (ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff vs tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published) and thermostat (holds a set temperature vs adjustable thermostat dial, no set temperature).
- Choose the Black+Decker BHTI06 Quartz Tower for value ($32 per kW ($48.26, 1,500 W) vs $79 per kW ($119.24, 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 | Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC | Black+Decker BHTI06 Quartz Tower |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 14 $79 per kW ($119.24, 1,500 W) | 70 $32 per kW ($48.26, 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% | 100 holds a set temperature | 60 adjustable thermostat dial, no set temperature |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Controls 10% | 75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app | 25 basic; no remote |
| Low setting 10% | 50 lowest setting not published (neutral score used) | 42 down to 750 W |
Specifications
| Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC | Black+Decker BHTI06 Quartz Tower | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 1,500 W | 750 to 1,500 W |
| Type | Fan | Fan |
| Element | - | Quartz |
| Oscillates | Yes | - |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Digital | Dial |
| Eco mode | Yes | - |
| Timer | Yes | - |
| Remote | Yes | No |
| App | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | ETL | None published |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Cool-touch housing | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Cord | 6 ft | - |
| Dimensions | 8.9 x 9.0 x 10.42 in | 12.2 x 8.5 x 23 in |
| Weight | 7.4 lb | 5 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |