Comfort Zone CZ798 Milkhouse Heater vs Dreo Atom 316 Space Heater

The Dreo Atom 316 Space Heater is the better space heater overall, rated 4.1 to 3.1. The Dreo Atom 316 Space Heater leads on safety, controls and thermostat. The Comfort Zone CZ798 Milkhouse Heater costs $3.20 less ($36.79 vs $39.99).

Higher rated

Dreo Atom 316 Space Heater

#1 in Fan heaters4.1Full review

For a desk or bedside where a cheap, quiet heater should hold a set temperature. A larger room is better served by a tower or radiator.

Amazon $39.99

$39.99

Comfort Zone CZ798 Milkhouse Heater

#38 in Fan heaters3.1Full review

For a garage, barn or workshop that needs cheap, simple heat or freeze protection. For a bedroom, pick a heater with a real low setting and a digital thermostat.

Amazon $36.79

$36.79

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 Dreo Atom 316 Space Heater for safety (ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff vs tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published), controls (eco mode, timer, remote; no app vs basic; no eco mode) and thermostat (holds a set temperature vs adjustable thermostat dial, no set temperature).

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	Dreo Atom 316 Space Heater	Comfort Zone CZ798 Milkhouse Heater
Overall rating	4.1/5	3.1/5
Value 25%	82 $27 per kW ($39.99, 1,500 W)	87 $25 per kW ($36.79, 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%	0 1-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)	0 down to 1,300 W

Independent measurements

Dreo Atom 316 Space Heater

Tested by	Noise	Power draw	Conditions
Good Housekeeping Institute	47.9 dB	-	Maximum setting, measured 6 in from the heater in the GH Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab. Date is the article’s last update.