Amazon Basics DQ1722D 500 W Mini Heater
#39 in Fan heatersFull review
For warming your hands and legs at a desk without tripping a shared circuit. It will not heat a room.
Amazon $17.65$17.65
2.9/5
For warming one person at a desk or in a shared office where a full 1,500 W heater would trip the breaker. It will not heat a room.
- 400 WHeat settings
- NoThermostat
- ETLSafety listing
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$29.44
Price checked October 30, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Draws only 400 W, so it can share a circuit with a computer or other office gear
- Small enough to sit on a desk and warm your hands and legs
- Three-year warranty on a heater this cheap
Cons
- Too little heat to warm a room, only the person in front of it
- No thermostat, timer or tip-over switch
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 201 |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Heat settings | 400 W |
| Type | Fan |
| Element | Ceramic |
| Controls | |
| Thermostat | No |
| Eco mode | No |
| Remote | No |
| App | No |
| Safety | |
| Safety listing | ETL |
| Tip-over shutoff | No |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes |
| Cool-touch housing | Yes |
| Build | |
| Dimensions | 3.77 x 4.28 x 6.2 in |
| Weight | 1.1 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Released | 2024-11 |
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