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 2.9. The Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC leads on safety, warranty and value. The Vornado Velocity Cube 5 OSC costs $160.75 less ($119.24 vs $279.99).
Shark TurboBlade Fan + Heat TH202
#42 in Fan heatersFull review
For someone who wants a powerful tower fan for summer that can also heat a room in winter. Buy a plain heater if heat is all you need.
Amazon $279.99$279.99
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 none stated; no safety listing published), warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and value ($79 per kW ($119.24, 1,500 W) vs $200 per kW ($279.99, 1,400 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 | Shark TurboBlade Fan + Heat TH202 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 14 $79 per kW ($119.24, 1,500 W) | 0 $200 per kW ($279.99, 1,400 W) |
| Safety 25% | 100 ETL listed, tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff | 30 none stated; no safety listing published |
| Thermostat 15% | 100 holds a set temperature | 100 holds a set temperature |
| Warranty 15% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
| Controls 10% | 75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app | 75 eco mode, timer, remote; no app |
| 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 | Shark TurboBlade Fan + Heat TH202 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat settings | 1,500 W | 1,400 W |
| Type | Fan | Fan |
| Oscillates | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | ||
| Thermostat | Digital | Digital |
| Eco mode | Yes | Yes |
| Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Remote | Yes | Yes |
| App | No | No |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | ETL | None published |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | - |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes | - |
| Cool-touch housing | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Cord | 6 ft | 6 ft |
| Dimensions | 8.9 x 9.0 x 10.42 in | 11.81 x 13.77 x 45.94 in |
| Weight | 7.4 lb | 19.8 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2025-09 |