Lasko 751320 Ceramic Tower vs Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater

The Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater is the better space heater overall, rated 3.8 to 3.5. The Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater leads on value and safety. The Lasko 751320 Ceramic Tower wins on controls. The Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater costs $22 less ($49.99 vs $71.99).

Higher rated

Lasko 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater

#9 in Fan heaters3.8Full 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 $49.99

$49.99

Lasko 751320 Ceramic Tower

#21 in Fan heaters3.5Full review

For a bedroom or home office where you want an oscillating tower with a remote and a sleep timer. Pick a digital model if you want to dial in an exact temperature.

Amazon $71.99

$71.99

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 754201 Tabletop Ceramic Heater for value ($33 per kW ($49.99, 1,500 W) vs $48 per kW ($71.99, 1,500 W)) and safety (ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff vs ETL listed, overheat shutoff).
Choose the Lasko 751320 Ceramic Tower for controls (timer, remote; no app vs basic; no remote).

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	Lasko 751320 Ceramic Tower
Overall rating	3.8/5	3.5/5
Value 25%	68 $33 per kW ($49.99, 1,500 W)	46 $48 per kW ($71.99, 1,500 W)
Safety 25%	100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff	85 ETL listed, overheat shutoff
Thermostat 15%	60 adjustable thermostat dial, no set temperature	60 adjustable thermostat dial, no set temperature
Warranty 15%	50 3-year warranty	50 3-year warranty
Controls 10%	25 basic; no remote	62 timer, remote; no app
Low setting 10%	50 lowest setting not published (neutral score used)	17 down to 900 W

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.