Dr Infrared Heater DR-978 vs Dreo OH310 Oil-Filled Radiator

Last updated: October 30, 2026

The Dreo OH310 Oil-Filled Radiator rates 3.9 among radiators space heaters; the Dr Infrared Heater DR-978 rates 3.6 among fan heaters ones.

Dr Infrared Heater DR-978 vs Dreo OH310 Oil-Filled Radiator

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 (radiators and fan 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 weightDreo OH310 Oil-Filled RadiatorDr Infrared Heater DR-978
Overall rating3.9/53.6/5
Value 25%57 $67 per kW ($99.99, 1,500 W)25 $67 per kW ($99.99, 1,500 W)
Safety 25%100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff100 UL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff
Thermostat 15%100 holds a set temperature100 holds a set temperature
Warranty 15%0 1-year warranty50 3-year warranty
Controls 10%75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app
Low setting 10%67 down to 600 W0 down to 1,000 W

Specifications

Dreo OH310 Oil-Filled RadiatorDr Infrared Heater DR-978
Heating
Heat settings600 to 1,500 W1,000 to 1,500 W
TypeRadiator (no fan)Fan
ElementOil-filledQuartz
OscillatesNoNo
Controls
ThermostatDigitalDigital
Eco modeYesYes
TimerYesYes
RemoteYesYes
AppNoNo
Safety
Safety listingETLUL
Tip-over shutoffYesYes
Overheat shutoffYesYes
Cool-touch housing-Yes
Build
Dimensions12.2 x 9.84 x 26.06 in9.4 x 9.4 x 12.1 in
Weight17.6 lb10.4 lb
Warranty1 year3 years
Released2023-092019-09-13

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