Best space heaters for home use

Top pick: Dreo Solaris 718 — the best all-rounder for a normal room. It's rated to cover about 300 sq ft, oscillates to spread heat around, has five heat settings and a remote, and owners rate it very highly. If you want one heater for a living room or bedroom, start here.

Who the others suit:

• Shark TurboBlade Cool+Heat — a year-round choice: heats in winter, circulates cool air in summer, with a thermostat.
• Vornado VMHi500 — for big, open rooms; whole-room air circulation is its strength.
• Vornado VH240 — smaller spaces (around 150 sq ft) where you want steady, even warmth.
• Smart Wall-Mounted 719S — frees up floor space and heats fast, with quiet operation.
• DeLonghi Dragon Radiator — for long, silent, steady heat rather than a quick blast.
• Dreo Atom 316 / Mainstays 1500W ceramic — cheap, compact spot heat for a desk, bathroom or one seat.
• Mainstays 400W personal heater — just for your feet or hands at a desk.

Whatever you pick, look for a tip-over switch, overheat shut-off and a thermostat, and keep it clear of curtains and furniture.