Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC
#2 in Fan heatersFull review
For a living room or open space where you want oscillating heat with a set temperature, remote and timer.
Amazon $119.24$119.24
The Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC rates 4.0 among fan heaters space heaters; the Heat Storm Tradesman HS-1500-TT-R rates 2.1 among radiant heaters ones. The Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC costs $39.76 less ($119.24 vs $159).
Heat Storm Tradesman HS-1500-TT-R
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 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 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 | Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC | Heat Storm Tradesman HS-1500-TT-R |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 14 $79 per kW ($119.24, 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% | 100 holds a set temperature | 0 fixed heat levels only |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Controls 10% | 75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app | 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) |
Specifications
| Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC | Heat Storm Tradesman HS-1500-TT-R | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 1,500 W | 1,500 W |
| Type | Fan | Radiant (no fan) |
| Element | - | Carbon |
| Oscillates | Yes | No |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Digital | No |
| Eco mode | Yes | No |
| Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Remote | Yes | Yes |
| App | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | ETL | None published |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | - |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes | - |
| Cool-touch housing | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Cord | 6 ft | - |
| Dimensions | 8.9 x 9.0 x 10.42 in | 24 x 8 x 6 in |
| Weight | 7.4 lb | 10.4 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |