Heat Storm Tradesman HS-1500-TT-R vs Lasko 754201: Which to Buy

The Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater rates 3.9 among fan heaters space heaters; the Heat Storm Tradesman HS-1500-TT-R rates 2.1 among radiant heaters ones. The Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater costs $119.01 less ($39.99 vs $159).

Heat Storm Tradesman HS-1500-TT-R vs Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater

Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater

#3 in Fan heaters3.9Full 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 $39.99

$39.99

Heat Storm Tradesman HS-1500-TT-R

#3 in Radiant heaters2.1Full review

For a garage, workshop or covered patio where you want to feel warm where you stand rather than heat the air. It is the wrong choice for a living room or bedroom.

Amazon $159

$159

Prices were last checked November 2, 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 radiant heaters), 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	Heat Storm Tradesman HS-1500-TT-R
Overall rating	3.9/5	2.1/5
Value 25%	82 $27 per kW ($39.99, 1,500 W)	0 $106 per kW ($159, 1,500 W)
Safety 25%	100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff	30 none stated; no safety listing published
Thermostat 15%	60 adjustable thermostat dial, no set temperature	0 fixed heat levels only
Warranty 15%	50 3-year warranty	0 1-year warranty
Controls 10%	25 basic; no remote	50 timer, remote; no eco mode
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.