Cadet Equinox EQ5020W31
#2 in BaseboardFull review
A short, high-output baseboard with its thermostat included, for a large room with little free wall under the window.
Amazon $177.64$177.64
The Cadet Equinox EQ5020W31 is the better baseboard or wall heater overall, rated 3.7 to 2.7. The Cadet Equinox EQ5020W31 leads on warranty, value and controls. The Cadet Equinox EQ5020W31 costs $31.36 less ($177.64 vs $209).
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King Electric K Series 6K1215
#8 in BaseboardFull review
A sturdy 6 ft, 1,500 W contractor baseboard for 120 V. The short warranty and the higher price per watt hold it back.
Amazon $209$209
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Cadet Equinox EQ5020W31 for warranty (1-year warranty, 10-year on the element vs 1-year warranty), value ($88.82 per kW ($177.64, 2,000 W) vs $139.33 per kW ($209, 1,500 W)) and controls (thermostat in the box vs optional built-in thermostat kit).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every baseboard baseboard or wall heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Cadet Equinox EQ5020W31 | King Electric K Series 6K1215 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 35% | 79 $88.82 per kW ($177.64, 2,000 W) | 56 $139.33 per kW ($209, 1,500 W) |
| Controls 25% | 50 thermostat in the box | 20 optional built-in thermostat kit |
| Safety 15% | 75 full-length overheat cutout | 75 full-length overheat cutout |
| Warranty 25% | 40 1-year warranty, 10-year on the element | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Cadet Equinox EQ5020W31 | King Electric K Series 6K1215 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | ||
| Type | Convection baseboard | Convection baseboard |
| Rated output | 2,000 W (1,500 W on 208 V) | 1,500 W |
| Voltage | 240/208 V | 120 V |
| Length | 50 in | 72 in |
| Output per foot | 480 W/ft | 250 W/ft |
| Heating element | Steel tubular element with stainless shark-fin blades | Aluminum ribbon fin element |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Built in | Optional built-in kit |
| Selectable wattage | No | No |
| Remote or timer | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Overheat cutout | Automatic reset | Yes |
| Full-length limit | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 15 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year, element 10 years | 1 year |