Honeywell HHF370B 360 Surround Heater vs Lasko Ellipse CT18950 Tower

The Lasko Ellipse CT18950 Tower is the better space heater overall, rated 3.9 to 3.7. The Lasko Ellipse CT18950 Tower leads on safety and controls. The Honeywell HHF370B 360 Surround Heater wins on value. The Honeywell HHF370B 360 Surround Heater costs $30 less ($54.99 vs $84.99).

Higher rated

Lasko Ellipse CT18950 Tower

#6 in Fan heaters3.9Full review

For a bedroom or office where you want a quiet tower that holds a set temperature, with a remote, long timer and child lock.

Amazon $84.99

$84.99

Honeywell HHF370B 360 Surround Heater

#12 in Fan heaters3.7Full review

For a small or medium room where a compact heater sits in the middle and a remote and set temperature matter. Its round output is less suited to warming one spot.

Amazon $54.99

$54.99

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 Lasko Ellipse CT18950 Tower for safety (ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff vs tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff; no safety listing published) and controls (eco mode, timer, remote; no app vs timer, remote; no eco mode).
Choose the Honeywell HHF370B 360 Surround Heater for value ($37 per kW ($54.99, 1,500 W) vs $57 per kW ($84.99, 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	Lasko Ellipse CT18950 Tower	Honeywell HHF370B 360 Surround Heater
Overall rating	3.9/5	3.7/5
Value 25%	35 $57 per kW ($84.99, 1,500 W)	62 $37 per kW ($54.99, 1,500 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%	50 3-year warranty	50 3-year warranty
Controls 10%	75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app	50 timer, remote; no eco mode
Low setting 10%	42 down to 750 W	42 down to 750 W

Independent measurements

Lasko Ellipse CT18950 Tower

Tested by	Noise	Power draw	Conditions
Tom's Guide	48 dB	1,355 W	Both are averages on the highest settings, as reported by the reviewer (“about 48 decibels”); meter distance not stated.