Comfort Zone CZ449E Desktop Heater
#26 in Fan heatersFull review
For a cheap oscillating heater on a desk or in a small room with tip-over protection. Pay more for a listed heater with a longer warranty.
Amazon $29.98$29.98
The Comfort Zone CZ449E Desktop Heater rates 3.4 among fan heaters space heaters; the Comfort Zone CZ998 Parabolic Dish rates 3.0 among radiant heaters ones. The Comfort Zone CZ449E Desktop Heater costs $15.84 less ($29.98 vs $45.82).
Comfort Zone CZ998 Parabolic Dish
For cheap, silent spot heat at a desk or chair, or on a circuit that cannot take a 1,500 W heater. Pick a thermostat heater to hold a whole room at a set temperature.
Amazon $45.82$45.82
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 radiant heaters), 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 | Comfort Zone CZ449E Desktop Heater | Comfort Zone CZ998 Parabolic Dish |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 100 $20 per kW ($29.98, 1,500 W) | 48 $46 per kW ($45.82, 1,000 W) |
| Safety 25% | 60 tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published | 100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff |
| Thermostat 15% | 60 adjustable thermostat dial, no set temperature | 0 fixed heat levels only |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Controls 10% | 25 basic; no remote | 0 basic; no eco mode |
| Low setting 10% | 42 down to 750 W | 50 down to 700 W |
Specifications
| Comfort Zone CZ449E Desktop Heater | Comfort Zone CZ998 Parabolic Dish | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 750 to 1,500 W | 700 to 1,000 W |
| Type | Fan | Radiant (no fan) |
| Element | Ceramic | - |
| Oscillates | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Dial | No |
| Eco mode | - | No |
| Timer | - | No |
| Remote | No | No |
| App | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | None published | ETL |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Cool-touch housing | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Dimensions | 7.7 x 5.7 x 11 in | 19 x 9.5 x 17 in |
| Weight | 3.6 lb | 4.2 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |