Dreo Whole-Room Heater 725 vs Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater

The Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater is the better space heater overall, rated 3.8 to 3.4. The Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater leads on safety, warranty and value. The Dreo Whole-Room Heater 725 wins on thermostat and controls. The Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater costs $21.98 less ($49.99 vs $71.97).

Higher rated

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 Whole-Room Heater 725

#30 in Fan heaters3.4Full review

For a bedroom or living room where a quiet heater should sit in the middle of the floor and hold a set temperature. Buyers who want a stated safety listing should look at Dreo’s ETL-listed towers.

Amazon $71.97

$71.97

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 Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater for safety (ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff vs tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published), warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and value ($33 per kW ($49.99, 1,500 W) vs $48 per kW ($71.97, 1,500 W)).
Choose the Dreo Whole-Room Heater 725 for thermostat (holds a set temperature vs adjustable thermostat dial, no set temperature) and controls (eco mode, timer, remote; no app vs basic; no remote).

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	Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater	Dreo Whole-Room Heater 725
Overall rating	3.8/5	3.4/5
Value 25%	68 $33 per kW ($49.99, 1,500 W)	46 $48 per kW ($71.97, 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%	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)	50 lowest setting not published (neutral score used)

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.