Dreo Atom 316 Space Heater
#1 in Fan heatersFull review
For a desk or bedside where a cheap, quiet heater should hold a set temperature. A larger room is better served by a tower or radiator.
Amazon $39.99$39.99
The Dreo Atom 316 Space Heater is the better space heater overall, rated 4.1 to 2.9. The Dreo Atom 316 Space Heater leads on value, thermostat and safety. The Lasko MyHeat Mini 201 wins on warranty. The Lasko MyHeat Mini 201 costs $10.55 less ($29.44 vs $39.99).
Lasko MyHeat Mini 201
#41 in Fan heatersFull review
For warming one person at a desk or in a shared office where a full 1,500 W heater would trip the breaker. It will not heat a room.
Amazon $29.44$29.44
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 Dreo Atom 316 Space Heater for value ($27 per kW ($39.99, 1,500 W) vs $74 per kW ($29.44, 400 W)), thermostat (holds a set temperature vs fixed heat levels only) and safety (ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff vs ETL listed, overheat shutoff; no tip-over shutoff).
- Choose the Lasko MyHeat Mini 201 for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-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 | Dreo Atom 316 Space Heater | Lasko MyHeat Mini 201 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 82 $27 per kW ($39.99, 1,500 W) | 19 $74 per kW ($29.44, 400 W) |
| Safety 25% | 100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff | 70 ETL listed, overheat shutoff; no tip-over shutoff |
| Thermostat 15% | 100 holds a set temperature | 0 fixed heat levels only |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
| Controls 10% | 75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app | 12 basic; no eco mode |
| Low setting 10% | 50 lowest setting not published (neutral score used) | 100 down to 400 W |
Independent measurements
Dreo Atom 316 Space Heater
| Tested by | Noise | Power draw | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Housekeeping Institute | 47.9 dB | - | Maximum setting, measured 6 in from the heater in the GH Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab. Date is the article’s last update. |
Lasko MyHeat Mini 201
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Dreo Atom 316 Space Heater | Lasko MyHeat Mini 201 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 1,500 W | 400 W |
| Type | Fan | Fan |
| Element | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Digital | No |
| Eco mode | Yes | No |
| Timer | Yes | - |
| Remote | Yes | No |
| App | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | ETL | ETL |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | No |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Cool-touch housing | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Noise | 34 dB | - |
| Dimensions | 6.02 x 6.02 x 9.64 in | 3.77 x 4.28 x 6.2 in |
| Weight | 3.8 lb | 1.1 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
| Released | 2023-07 | 2024-11 |