Sokaiso 8kW App Diesel Heater
#3 in All in oneFull review
A very cheap heater with thermostat, app control and a two year warranty, for tents, garages and occasional van use. Expect closer to 4.2 kW than the 8 kW on the box.
Amazon $77.69$77.69
The Sokaiso 8kW App Diesel Heater rates 3.4 among all in one diesel heaters; the Sunster SH W8 rates 2.9 among split ones. The Sokaiso 8kW App Diesel Heater costs $45.30 less ($77.69 vs $122.99).
Sunster SH W8
#28 in SplitFull review
A low cost split heater kit for a van, truck or RV that wants WiFi control and a big tank. Treat it as about a 4 kW heater, not 8 kW.
Amazon $122.99$122.99
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (all in one and split), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Sokaiso 8kW App Diesel Heater | Sunster SH W8 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 100 $18 per kW ($77.69, 4.2 kW); 8 kW claimed, more than its fuel burn can supply | 91 $33 per kW ($122.99, 3.7 kW); 8 kW claimed, more than its fuel burn can supply |
| Type approval 20% | 0 no type approval published | 0 no type approval published |
| Controls and safety 15% | 65 holds a set temperature | 57 automatic altitude, app; no CO sensor |
| Power draw 15% | 50 power draw not published (neutral score used) | 53 up to 36 W running |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
| Low setting 10% | 50 down to 1.4 kW | 0 down to 2.1 kW (from its lowest fuel burn) |
Specifications
| Sokaiso 8kW App Diesel Heater | Sunster SH W8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat output (maker) | 8 kW claimed (about 4.2 kW from its fuel burn) | 8 kW claimed (about 3.7 kW from its fuel burn) |
| Lowest output | 1.4 kW | - |
| Fuel burn | 0.16 to 0.52 L/h | 0.26 to 0.46 L/h |
| Fuel tank | 5 L | 10 L |
| Build | All in one | Split (installed) |
| Power | ||
| Supply | 12V/24V | 12V/24V |
| Running draw | - | 36 W |
| Starting draw | - | 120 W |
| Controls and safety | ||
| Thermostat | Yes | - |
| Automatic altitude | - | Yes, to 18,050 ft |
| App | - | Bluetooth/WiFi |
| Remote | Yes | Yes |
| CO shutoff | - | No |
| Type approval | None published | None published |
| Build | ||
| Noise | - | 35 dB |
| Dimensions | - | 15.0 x 5.5 x 6.7 in |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| Released | - | 2026-08 |