The Honeywell HCE322V Digital Ceramic Tower and the Honeywell ThermaWave 6 HCE870W are evenly matched, rated 3.3 and 3.2. The Honeywell HCE322V Digital Ceramic Tower costs $8.75 less ($82.24 vs $90.99).
For a living room or bedroom that needs an oscillating tower with a set temperature, a timer and a 3 year warranty. Buy it over the HCE317B only if it is the cheaper of the two.
Amazon $82.24For someone who wants a sturdy Honeywell heater that turns itself off after 8 hours and can aim its warm air. Cheaper ceramic heaters give the same heat with finer temperature control.
Amazon $90.99Prices 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.
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 HCE322V Digital Ceramic Tower | Honeywell ThermaWave 6 HCE870W |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 37 $55 per kW ($82.24, 1,500 W) | 31 $61 per kW ($90.99, 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 | 100 holds a set temperature |
| Warranty 15% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
| Controls 10% | 25 timer; no eco mode | 25 timer; no eco mode |
| Low setting 10% | 17 down to 900 W | 17 down to 900 W |
| Tested by | Noise | Power draw | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| TechGearLab | 46.2 dB | - | Noise rating in dBA from a professional sound level meter; heat setting and distance not stated. |
No independent test published yet.
| Honeywell HCE322V Digital Ceramic Tower | Honeywell ThermaWave 6 HCE870W | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 900 to 1,500 W | 900 to 1,500 W |
| Type | Fan | Fan |
| Element | Ceramic | Ceramic |
| Oscillates | Yes | No |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Digital | Digital |
| Eco mode | No | No |
| Timer | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 17.8 x 7.75 x 18.3 in |
| Weight | 4.4 lb | 11 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
