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
The Comfort Zone CZ998 Parabolic Dish is the better space heater overall, rated 3.0 to 2.1. The Comfort Zone CZ998 Parabolic Dish leads on safety and value. The Heat Storm Tradesman HS-1500-TT-R wins on controls. The Comfort Zone CZ998 Parabolic Dish costs $113.18 less ($45.82 vs $159).
Heat Storm Tradesman HS-1500-TT-R
For a garage, workshop or covered patio where you want to feel warm where you stand rather than heat the air. It is the wrong choice for a living room or bedroom.
Amazon $159$159
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 Comfort Zone CZ998 Parabolic Dish for safety (ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff vs none stated; no safety listing published) and value ($46 per kW ($45.82, 1,000 W) vs $106 per kW ($159, 1,500 W)).
- Choose the Heat Storm Tradesman HS-1500-TT-R for controls (timer, remote; no eco mode vs basic; no eco mode).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every radiant heaters space heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Comfort Zone CZ998 Parabolic Dish | Heat Storm Tradesman HS-1500-TT-R |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 48 $46 per kW ($45.82, 1,000 W) | 0 $106 per kW ($159, 1,500 W) |
| Safety 25% | 100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff | 30 none stated; no safety listing published |
| Thermostat 15% | 0 fixed heat levels only | 0 fixed heat levels only |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Controls 10% | 0 basic; no eco mode | 50 timer, remote; no eco mode |
| Low setting 10% | 50 down to 700 W | 50 lowest setting not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Comfort Zone CZ998 Parabolic Dish | Heat Storm Tradesman HS-1500-TT-R | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 700 to 1,000 W | 1,500 W |
| Type | Radiant (no fan) | Radiant (no fan) |
| Element | - | Carbon |
| Oscillates | Yes | No |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | No | No |
| Eco mode | No | No |
| Timer | No | Yes |
| Remote | No | Yes |
| App | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | ETL | None published |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | - |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes | - |
| Cool-touch housing | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Dimensions | 19 x 9.5 x 17 in | 24 x 8 x 6 in |
| Weight | 4.2 lb | 10.4 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |