Best Space Heaters for $100 or Less

Below, you’ll find ratings and reviews of space heaters that cost $100 or less and perform well in our tests. (Prices can fluctuate, so you may see a model selling for slightly more than $100 at times.)

In our lab, we gauge how well a space heater warms an entire room, as well as the person sitting directly in front of it. We also rate models on safety, such as how likely they are to cause nearby fabrics (such as drapes or upholstery) to ignite, and how hot the surface gets so you’ll know to protect your hands—here’s more on how to use your space heater safely. We look for other features that promote safety, too, such as a tip-over switch, which automatically turns off the heater if it falls over.

These five space heaters (listed in alphabetical order) earn strong scores in our heating and fire-safety tests and can be purchased for less than a hundred bucks. For more information and choices, see our full space heater ratings and space heater buying guide.