Honeywell HCE317B Slim Ceramic Tower
#24 in Fan heatersFull review
For a bedroom or living room that needs a slim oscillating tower with a real set temperature and a timer. The 3 year warranty beats most cheap towers.
Amazon $69.99$69.99
The Honeywell HCE317B Slim Ceramic Tower is the better space heater overall, rated 3.5 to 3.4. The Honeywell HCE317B Slim Ceramic Tower leads on thermostat, controls and low setting. The Honeywell UberHeat 5 HCE210B wins on value. The Honeywell UberHeat 5 HCE210B costs $30 less ($39.99 vs $69.99).
Honeywell UberHeat 5 HCE210B
#31 in Fan heatersFull review
For a small bedroom or office where a cheap, simple heater with tip-over protection and a long warranty is enough. Pick a digital model if you want a timer.
Amazon $39.99$39.99
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 Honeywell HCE317B Slim Ceramic Tower for thermostat (holds a set temperature vs adjustable thermostat dial, no set temperature), controls (timer; no eco mode vs basic; no eco mode) and low setting (down to 750 W vs down to 900 W).
- Choose the Honeywell UberHeat 5 HCE210B for value ($27 per kW ($39.99, 1,500 W) vs $47 per kW ($69.99, 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 | Honeywell HCE317B Slim Ceramic Tower | Honeywell UberHeat 5 HCE210B |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 47 $47 per kW ($69.99, 1,500 W) | 82 $27 per kW ($39.99, 1,500 W) |
| Safety 25% | 60 tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published | 60 tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published |
| Thermostat 15% | 100 holds a set temperature | 60 adjustable thermostat dial, no set temperature |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
| Controls 10% | 25 timer; no eco mode | 0 basic; no eco mode |
| Low setting 10% | 42 down to 750 W | 17 down to 900 W |
Specifications
| Honeywell HCE317B Slim Ceramic Tower | Honeywell UberHeat 5 HCE210B | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 750 to 1,500 W | 900 to 1,500 W |
| Type | Fan | Fan |
| Element | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Oscillates | Yes | No |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Digital | Dial |
| Eco mode | No | No |
| Timer | Yes | No |
| Remote | No | No |
| App | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | None published | None published |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Cool-touch housing | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Dimensions | 8.7 x 6.7 x 21.7 in | 7.8 x 4.8 x 8.2 in |
| Weight | 4.4 lb | 2.8 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2017-10 | - |