Dreo Solaris Max 2nd Gen
#27 in Fan heatersFull review
For a living room or large bedroom where a tower should spread heat and hold a set temperature. Smaller spaces can save with the Atom One.
Amazon $89.99$89.99
The Dreo Solaris Max 2nd Gen and the Dreo Tower Heater 718 are evenly matched, rated 3.4 and 3.4. The Dreo Solaris Max 2nd Gen leads on value. The Dreo Solaris Max 2nd Gen costs $40 less ($89.99 vs $129.99).
Dreo Tower Heater 718
#28 in Fan heatersFull review
For a large living room where a quiet tower with wide oscillation should hold a set temperature. Cheaper towers heat just as much if you can do without the extras.
Amazon $129.99$129.99
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 Dreo Solaris Max 2nd Gen for value ($60 per kW ($89.99, 1,500 W) vs $87 per kW ($129.99, 1,500 W)).
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 Solaris Max 2nd Gen | Dreo Tower Heater 718 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 32 $60 per kW ($89.99, 1,500 W) | 9 $87 per kW ($129.99, 1,500 W) |
| Safety 25% | 100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff | 100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff |
| 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 | 75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app |
| Low setting 10% | 0 down to 1,000 W | 50 lowest setting not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Dreo Solaris Max 2nd Gen | Dreo Tower Heater 718 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 1,000 to 1,500 W | 1,500 W |
| Type | Fan | Fan |
| Element | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Oscillates | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Digital | Digital |
| Eco mode | Yes | Yes |
| Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Remote | Yes | Yes |
| App | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | ETL | ETL |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Cool-touch housing | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Noise | 32 dB | 25 dB |
| Dimensions | 8.66 x 8.66 x 26.77 in | 7.9 x 7.9 x 29.7 in |
| Weight | 8.8 lb | 8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Released | 2023-10 | 2024-07 |