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 rates 4.0 among fan heaters space heaters; the Comfort Zone CZ600 Baseboard Heater rates 3.4 among radiators ones. The Comfort Zone CZ600 Baseboard Heater costs $70.37 less ($48.87 vs $119.24).
Comfort Zone CZ600 Baseboard Heater
#6 in RadiatorsFull review
For quiet, low-cost background heat under a drafty window or in a bedroom. It is basic, with only a dial thermostat and two settings.
Amazon $48.87$48.87
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 radiators), 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 | Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC | Comfort Zone CZ600 Baseboard Heater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 14 $79 per kW ($119.24, 1,500 W) | 100 $33 per kW ($48.87, 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 | 0 basic; no eco mode |
| Low setting 10% | 50 lowest setting not published (neutral score used) | 42 down to 750 W |
Specifications
| Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC | Comfort Zone CZ600 Baseboard Heater | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 1,500 W | 750 to 1,500 W |
| Type | Fan | Radiator (no fan) |
| Element | - | Convector |
| Oscillates | Yes | No |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Digital | Dial |
| Eco mode | Yes | No |
| Timer | Yes | No |
| Remote | Yes | No |
| App | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | ETL | None published |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Cord | 6 ft | - |
| Dimensions | 8.9 x 9.0 x 10.42 in | - |
| Weight | 7.4 lb | 4.8 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2011-10-21 |