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 rates 4.1 among fan heaters space heaters; the Pasapair HP2501-15AW Mica Panel rates 3.1 among radiators ones. The Dreo Atom 316 Space Heater costs $160 less ($39.99 vs $199.99).
Pasapair HP2501-15AW Mica Panel
#9 in RadiatorsFull review
For a bedroom or bathroom where a quiet wall or floor panel on a WiFi schedule is worth paying for. A plain oil radiator gives the same heat for less.
Amazon $199.99$199.99
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (fan heaters and radiators), 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 | Dreo Atom 316 Space Heater | Pasapair HP2501-15AW Mica Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 82 $27 per kW ($39.99, 1,500 W) | 0 $133 per kW ($199.99, 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% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Controls 10% | 75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app | 100 eco mode, timer, remote, app |
| Low setting 10% | 50 lowest setting not published (neutral score used) | 67 down to 600 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. |
Pasapair HP2501-15AW Mica Panel
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Dreo Atom 316 Space Heater | Pasapair HP2501-15AW Mica Panel | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 1,500 W | 600 to 1,500 W |
| Type | Fan | Radiator (no fan) |
| Element | Ceramic | Micathermic |
| Oscillates | - | No |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Digital | Digital |
| Eco mode | Yes | Yes |
| Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Remote | Yes | Yes |
| App | No | WiFi |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | ETL | None published |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Noise | 34 dB | - |
| Dimensions | 6.02 x 6.02 x 9.64 in | - |
| Weight | 3.8 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2023-07 | - |