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 CZ8008 Oil-Filled Radiator rates 3.2 among radiators ones. The Comfort Zone CZ8008 Oil-Filled Radiator costs $33.05 less ($86.19 vs $119.24).
Comfort Zone CZ8008 Oil-Filled Radiator
#8 in RadiatorsFull review
For a bedroom or office that needs quiet, steady heat on a budget. It does the basics well but has no timer or digital thermostat.
Amazon $86.19$86.19
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 CZ8008 Oil-Filled Radiator |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 14 $79 per kW ($119.24, 1,500 W) | 69 $57 per kW ($86.19, 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) | 67 down to 600 W |
Specifications
| Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC | Comfort Zone CZ8008 Oil-Filled Radiator | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 1,500 W | 600 to 1,500 W |
| Type | Fan | Radiator (no fan) |
| Element | - | Oil-filled |
| 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 |
| Cool-touch housing | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Cord | 6 ft | - |
| Dimensions | 8.9 x 9.0 x 10.42 in | 16 x 6.4 x 26.9 in |
| Weight | 7.4 lb | 20.6 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |