Dreo OH521 Oil-Filled Radiator vs Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater

The Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater rates 3.8 among fan heaters space heaters; the Dreo OH521 Oil-Filled Radiator rates 3.7 among radiators ones. The Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater costs $85.93 less ($49.99 vs $135.92).

Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater

#9 in Fan heaters3.8Full review

For a desk, dorm or small bedroom where a compact heater with a tip-over switch matters more than a remote or timer.

Amazon $49.99

$49.99

Dreo OH521 Oil-Filled Radiator

#3 in Radiators3.7Full review

For a bedroom or living room that needs silent, steady heat held at a set temperature. The OH310 does the same job for less.

Amazon $135.92

$135.92

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	Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater	Dreo OH521 Oil-Filled Radiator
Overall rating	3.8/5	3.7/5
Value 25%	68 $33 per kW ($49.99, 1,500 W)	31 $91 per kW ($135.92, 1,500 W)
Safety 25%	100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff	100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff
Thermostat 15%	60 adjustable thermostat dial, no set temperature	100 holds a set temperature
Warranty 15%	50 3-year warranty	0 1-year warranty
Controls 10%	25 basic; no remote	75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app
Low setting 10%	50 lowest setting not published (neutral score used)	67 down to 600 W

Independent measurements

Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater

Tested by	Noise	Power draw	Conditions
TechGearLab	41.2 dB	-	Noise rating in dBA from a professional sound level meter; heat setting and distance not stated. Listed as Lasko Portable Ceramic with Tip-over Switch, linked to ASIN B087YRL86Q.