Dr Infrared Heater DR-968 vs Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC

The Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC is the better space heater overall, rated 4.0 to 3.3. The Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC leads on safety and warranty. The Dr Infrared Heater DR-968 costs $14.25 less ($104.99 vs $119.24).

Higher rated

Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC

#2 in Fan heaters4.0Full 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

Dr Infrared Heater DR-968

#34 in Fan heaters3.3Full review

For a living room or basement where a quiet blower heater with a real thermostat and remote should run for hours. The “infrared” label is marketing: it gives the same heat as any 1,500 W heater.

Amazon $104.99

$104.99

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 safety (ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff vs tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published) and warranty (5-year warranty vs 3-year warranty).

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	Dr Infrared Heater DR-968
Overall rating	4.0/5	3.3/5
Value 25%	14 $79 per kW ($119.24, 1,500 W)	22 $70 per kW ($104.99, 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	100 holds a set temperature
Warranty 15%	100 5-year warranty	50 3-year warranty
Controls 10%	75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app	75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app
Low setting 10%	50 lowest setting not published (neutral score used)	0 down to 1,000 W

Independent measurements

Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC

No independent test published yet.