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 3.1. The Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC leads on warranty, safety and controls. The Comfort Zone CZ798 Milkhouse Heater wins on value. The Comfort Zone CZ798 Milkhouse Heater costs $82.45 less ($36.79 vs $119.24).
Comfort Zone CZ798 Milkhouse Heater
#38 in Fan heatersFull 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 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 controls (eco mode, timer, remote; no app vs basic; no eco mode).
- Choose the Comfort Zone CZ798 Milkhouse Heater for value ($25 per kW ($36.79, 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 | Comfort Zone CZ798 Milkhouse Heater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 14 $79 per kW ($119.24, 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% | 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) | 0 down to 1,300 W |
Specifications
| Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC | Comfort Zone CZ798 Milkhouse Heater | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 1,500 W | 1,300 to 1,500 W |
| Type | Fan | Fan |
| 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 | 7 x 10 x 15.5 in |
| Weight | 7.4 lb | 4.6 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2011-11 |