Tangkula 11,000 BTU Tabletop Heater
#16 in GasFull review
A low cost tabletop heater for warming one table or a small balcony. Buy it for a couple of people, not a crowd.
Amazon $109.99$109.99
The Tangkula 11,000 BTU Tabletop Heater is the better patio heater overall, rated 2.3 to 2.2. The Tangkula 11,000 BTU Tabletop Heater leads on value. The Hiland HLDS032-GTTSS Tabletop Heater wins on safety. The Tangkula 11,000 BTU Tabletop Heater costs $39.39 less ($109.99 vs $149.38).
Hiland HLDS032-GTTSS Tabletop Heater
#17 in GasFull review
A tabletop flame heater for a small table or balcony where a tall heater would not fit. It is more about ambiance than heat.
Amazon $149.38$149.38
Prices were last checked October 31, 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 Tangkula 11,000 BTU Tabletop Heater for value ($10 per 1,000 BTU/h ($109.99, 11,000 BTU/h) vs $15.72 per 1,000 BTU/h ($149.38, 9,500 BTU/h)).
- Choose the Hiland HLDS032-GTTSS Tabletop Heater for safety (tip-over shutoff, safety listed vs tip-over shutoff).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gas patio heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Tangkula 11,000 BTU Tabletop Heater | Hiland HLDS032-GTTSS Tabletop Heater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.3/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 35% | 10 $10 per 1,000 BTU/h ($109.99, 11,000 BTU/h) | 0 $15.72 per 1,000 BTU/h ($149.38, 9,500 BTU/h) |
| Heat output 25% | 3 11,000 BTU/h | 0 9,500 BTU/h |
| Safety 20% | 50 tip-over shutoff | 100 tip-over shutoff, safety listed |
| Warranty 20% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Tangkula 11,000 BTU Tabletop Heater | Hiland HLDS032-GTTSS Tabletop Heater | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Propane | Propane |
| Gas input | 11,000 BTU/h | 9,500 BTU/h |
| Heated area | 5 ft across | - |
| Propane tank | 1 lb | 1 lb |
| Ignition | - | Electronic |
| Safety and build | ||
| Style | Tabletop | Tabletop |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Safety listed | - | Yes |
| Weight | 13 lb | - |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |