Honeywell HeatGenius HCE840B vs Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater

The Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater is the better space heater overall, rated 3.9 to 3.5. The Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater leads on safety and value. The Honeywell HeatGenius HCE840B wins on thermostat. The Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater costs $28 less ($39.99 vs $67.99).

Higher rated

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

Honeywell HeatGenius HCE840B

#15 in Fan heaters3.5Full review

For a bedroom or den where you want a set temperature and a gradual bedtime shutdown. Its floor and personal modes suit someone heating just their spot.

Amazon $67.99

$67.99

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.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater for safety (ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff vs tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published) and value ($27 per kW ($39.99, 1,500 W) vs $43 per kW ($67.99, 1,575 W)).
Choose the Honeywell HeatGenius HCE840B for thermostat (holds a set temperature vs adjustable thermostat dial, no set temperature).

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	Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater	Honeywell HeatGenius HCE840B
Overall rating	3.9/5	3.5/5
Value 25%	82 $27 per kW ($39.99, 1,500 W)	52 $43 per kW ($67.99, 1,575 W)
Safety 25%	100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff	60 tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published
Thermostat 15%	60 adjustable thermostat dial, no set temperature	100 holds a set temperature
Warranty 15%	50 3-year warranty	50 3-year warranty
Controls 10%	25 basic; no remote	25 timer; 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.