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 is the better space heater overall, rated 4.0 to 3.5. The Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC leads on safety, warranty and controls. The Honeywell HeatGenius HCE840B wins on value. The Honeywell HeatGenius HCE840B costs $51.25 less ($67.99 vs $119.24).
Honeywell HeatGenius HCE840B
#18 in Fan heatersFull 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 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 Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC for safety (ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff vs tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published), warranty (5-year warranty vs 3-year warranty) and controls (eco mode, timer, remote; no app vs timer; no eco mode).
- Choose the Honeywell HeatGenius HCE840B for value ($43 per kW ($67.99, 1,575 W) vs $79 per kW ($119.24, 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 | Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC | Honeywell HeatGenius HCE840B |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 14 $79 per kW ($119.24, 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% | 100 holds a set temperature | 100 holds a set temperature |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
| Controls 10% | 75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app | 25 timer; 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 | Honeywell HeatGenius HCE840B | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 1,500 W | 1,575 W |
| Type | Fan | Fan |
| Element | - | Ceramic |
| Oscillates | Yes | No |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Digital | Digital |
| Eco mode | Yes | No |
| Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Remote | Yes | No |
| App | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | ETL | None published |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Cool-touch housing | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Cord | 6 ft | - |
| Dimensions | 8.9 x 9.0 x 10.42 in | 10.2 x 5.6 x 17.3 in |
| Weight | 7.4 lb | 5.8 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2016-09 |