Golden Flame XL Natural Gas Heater
#14 in GasFull review
For a patio with a natural gas stub, this mushroom heater ends tank swaps. Without a gas line, a propane model is the practical choice.
Amazon $378.87$378.87
2.3/5
A low cost tabletop heater for warming one table or a small balcony. Buy it for a couple of people, not a crowd.
- 11,000 BTU/hHeat output
- PropaneFuel
- TabletopStyle
Check price at Amazon$109.99
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Cheapest tabletop heater here
- Tip over, flame out and low oxygen shutoffs
- Light at 13 lb, easy to carry to a table
Cons
- A 1 lb cylinder runs only a few hours
- Warms only people sitting close to it
- No safety listing or warranty published
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its fuel. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | HPS-C-XX |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Fuel | Propane |
| Gas input | 11,000 BTU/h |
| Heated area | 5 ft across |
| Propane tank | 1 lb |
| Safety and build | |
| Style | Tabletop |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes |
| Weight | 13 lb |
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