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The 10 Best Space Heaters as of June 2026

Updated June 18, 2026 ยท Reviewed by the Pickarank team ยท Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best space heaters you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money โ€” with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

Dyson Hot+Cool HP09

8.7Best premium
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $550
Best value

Russell Hobbs Ceramic Heater

8.3Best budget ceramic
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $30
Also great

Igenix Oil-Filled Radiator

8.4Best for long warmth
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $55

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often โ€” tap through for today's price on Amazon.

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How we ranked these space heaters

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) โ€” how well each space heater does its core job.
  • Value (25%) โ€” quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) โ€” materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) โ€” meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#Space HeatersScoreBest forTypeApprox. PriceAmazon links
1Dyson Hot+Cool HP098.7Best premiumBladeless heater + purifier$550View Price
2De'Longhi Capsule Ceramic8.6Best ceramicCeramic fan heater$60View Price
3Dreo Solaris Tower Heater8.5Best towerCeramic tower heater$90View Price
4De'Longhi Radiant Convector8.4Best radiant warmthConvector/radiant$80View Price
5Igenix Oil-Filled Radiator8.4Best for long warmthOil-filled radiator$55View Price
6Vornado Whole-Room Heater8.4Best even heatingVortex fan heater$100View Price
7Russell Hobbs Ceramic Heater8.3Best budget ceramicCeramic fan heater$30View Price
8Honeywell HeatGenie8.3Best 360-degreeCeramic 360-degree heater$55View Price
9Pro Breeze Mini Ceramic8.2Best portableMini ceramic heater$25View Price
10Warmlite Fan Heater8.0Best ultra-budgetUpright fan heater$18View Price

The full ranking

1
Best premium

Dyson Hot+Cool HP09

8.7Our number one pick.

Dyson's Hot+Cool HP09 heats in winter, cools in summer and purifies air all year, with bladeless safety and app control, a do-it-all premium unit. It is very expensive and slower to heat a room than a fan heater, but the versatility and safety are excellent.

Heat output: 8.4Efficiency: 8.4Safety: 9.4Value: 7.8
Pros
  • Heats, cools and purifies
  • Bladeless and safe
  • App and voice control
Cons
  • Very expensive
  • Not the fastest heater
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $550
2
Best ceramic

De'Longhi Capsule Ceramic

8.6A superb runner-up.

De'Longhi's Capsule ceramic heater warms small rooms fast with two heat settings and a compact, tip-over-safe design, brilliant value. It is for smaller spaces, but the speed and value are excellent.

Heat output: 8.6Efficiency: 8.6Safety: 8.8Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Fast ceramic heat
  • Compact
  • Tip-over cut-off
Cons
  • Small rooms only
  • Fan noise
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $60
3
Best tower

Dreo Solaris Tower Heater

8.5Rounds out our top three.

Dreo's Solaris tower heater oscillates to spread warmth across a room with a remote, thermostat and quiet operation, a strong mid-range pick. It is pricier than basic fan heaters, but the coverage and quietness are excellent.

Heat output: 8.6Efficiency: 8.6Safety: 9.0Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Oscillating coverage
  • Quiet
  • Thermostat and remote
Cons
  • Pricier
  • Tall footprint
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $90
4
Best radiant warmth

De'Longhi Radiant Convector

8.4A standout in the upper half.

De'Longhi's radiant convector gives gentle, steady background warmth without a noisy fan, good for sustained heating of a room. It is slower to warm up, but for quiet, even heat it is excellent.

Heat output: 8.4Efficiency: 8.6Safety: 8.8Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Quiet steady heat
  • No fan noise
  • Even warmth
Cons
  • Slower to warm
  • Surface gets warm
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $80
5
Best for long warmth

Igenix Oil-Filled Radiator

8.4A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Igenix's oil-filled radiator retains heat for long, even, fan-free warmth ideal for all-day or overnight heating, with a thermostat and timer. It is slow to heat and heavy, but for sustained efficient warmth it is excellent.

Heat output: 8.6Efficiency: 8.8Safety: 8.6Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Long-lasting even heat
  • No fan noise
  • Thermostat and timer
Cons
  • Slow to warm
  • Heavy
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $55
6
Best even heating

Vornado Whole-Room Heater

8.4Great value in the middle of the pack.

Vornado's vortex heater circulates warm air around the whole room rather than just in front of it, giving even, draught-free heating with solid safety. It is pricier, but the whole-room circulation is excellent.

Heat output: 8.6Efficiency: 8.6Safety: 9.0Value: 8.2
Pros
  • Whole-room circulation
  • Even heating
  • Good safety
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Fan noise
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $100
7
Best budget ceramic

Russell Hobbs Ceramic Heater

8.3A dependable pick if the price is right.

Russell Hobbs' compact ceramic heater offers fast warmth, two settings and tip-over protection at a low price, a sensible budget choice. It is basic and for small rooms, but for value it is excellent.

Heat output: 8.4Efficiency: 8.2Safety: 8.6Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Cheap and fast
  • Tip-over protection
  • Compact
Cons
  • Small rooms
  • Basic controls
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $30
8
Best 360-degree

Honeywell HeatGenie

8.3Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Honeywell's HeatGenie throws warmth in a wide arc with a compact, stable design and safety cut-offs, handy for desks and personal warmth. It is small-room focused, but the safety and value are good.

Heat output: 8.2Efficiency: 8.4Safety: 9.0Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Wide heat spread
  • Stable and safe
  • Compact
Cons
  • Personal/small spaces
  • Fan hum
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $55
9
Best portable

Pro Breeze Mini Ceramic

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Pro Breeze's mini ceramic heater is a tiny, plug-in personal heater for desks and small spaces at a low price, easy to move around. It is low-output, but for personal warmth and value it is good.

Heat output: 8.0Efficiency: 8.2Safety: 8.6Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Tiny and portable
  • Cheap
  • Tip-over cut-off
Cons
  • Low output
  • Personal use only
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $25
10
Best ultra-budget

Warmlite Fan Heater

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

Warmlite's upright fan heater delivers quick blasts of warmth with two settings at a rock-bottom price, fine for occasional quick heating. It is basic, noisy and small-room only, but for value it works.

Heat output: 8.2Efficiency: 7.8Safety: 8.2Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Very cheap
  • Fast warm-up
  • Lightweight
Cons
  • Noisy
  • Basic safety
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ $18

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the space heaters in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Dyson Hot+Cool HP09, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The De'Longhi Capsule Ceramic and Dreo Solaris Tower Heater are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best space heaters without overthinking it, the Dyson Hot+Cool HP09 is our top recommendation โ€” it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ $550

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