Best electric space heaters with remote control

Top pick: Dreo Whole-Room Heater 715. It's built for the job you described — 1500W with fast 2-second heat-up, quiet at 34dB, and a 4.9 rating from 114 buyers. It's the one here that's explicitly a whole-room heater rather than a spot warmer.

Who the others suit:

• Dr Infrared Dual Hybrid with Remote — best for a large, open room; dual heating elements plus a remote, and it's the strongest remote-controlled option I found.
• Lasko 32" Digital Ceramic Tower — best for a bedroom or office where you want full-room coverage on a budget.
• Lasko Oscillating Digital Ceramic Tower (755320) — best if you want a remote and timer in a slim tower for a medium room.
• Behome Space Heater with Remote — best for a small room or desk-side use on a tight budget.
• Vornado VMHi600 — best for a metal-bodied, durable unit in a smaller space; no remote.

Note: the Dreo 715's listing doesn't spell out a remote, so confirm that before buying if it's a must.