Vornado VH202 (2026)
#29 in Fan heatersFull review
For warming your feet or desk in a cool office without loading the circuit. It will not heat a room.
Amazon $34.99$34.99
The Vornado VH202 (2026) rates 3.4 among fan heaters space heaters; the Comfort Zone CZ998 Parabolic Dish rates 3.0 among radiant heaters ones. The Vornado VH202 (2026) costs $10.83 less ($34.99 vs $45.82).
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
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 radiant heaters), 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 VH202 (2026) | Comfort Zone CZ998 Parabolic Dish |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 47 $47 per kW ($34.99, 750 W) | 48 $46 per kW ($45.82, 1,000 W) |
| Safety 25% | 100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff | 100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff |
| Thermostat 15% | 0 fixed heat levels only | 0 fixed heat levels only |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Controls 10% | 0 basic; no eco mode | 0 basic; no eco mode |
| Low setting 10% | 100 down to 375 W | 50 down to 700 W |
Specifications
| Vornado VH202 (2026) | Comfort Zone CZ998 Parabolic Dish | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 375 to 750 W | 700 to 1,000 W |
| Type | Fan | Radiant (no fan) |
| Oscillates | No | Yes |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | No | No |
| Eco mode | No | No |
| Timer | No | No |
| Remote | No | No |
| App | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | ETL | ETL |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Cool-touch housing | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Cord | 6 ft | - |
| Dimensions | 7.85 x 7.2 x 7.1 in | 19 x 9.5 x 17 in |
| Weight | 2 lb | 4.2 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |