Which is better for a bedroom?

The Dreo. Its remote, 1-12 hour timer and quiet oscillation suit sleeping, and the digital thermostat holds a set temperature. The Lasko has no timer or remote, so you must get up to change it.

Which heats a room faster?

Both are 1500W ceramic heaters rated for about 300 square feet, so heat output is close. The Dreo claims 2-second instant heat and its oscillation spreads warm air around the room; the Lasko is a fixed-direction unit.

Is the Dreo worth the extra $5?

Yes for most shoppers. For about $5 more you get a remote, timer, oscillation and a digital thermostat. The Lasko only makes sense if you want the simplest possible controls.

Both have overheat protection, but only the Dreo has a tip-over switch. Note that one Dreo reviewer reported a fire after a breaker popped, so plug either heater directly into a wall outlet, not a power strip.

The Lasko comes with a 3-year limited warranty; the Dreo listing states no warranty length. Ceramic elements in both are self-regulating, so lifespan depends mostly on dust and use.

Can I put either on a desk?

The Lasko is smaller at 9.2 x 7 x 6 inches and is sold for tabletop or floor use. The Dreo is 10.3 x 5.5 x 6.7 inches, and some owners wished it were smaller for desktop use.

Dreo space heater vs Lasko 754200 175 sq. ft. Electric Portable Heater

Buy the Dreo if you want a remote, a timer, oscillation and a digital thermostat set to a specific temperature. Buy the Lasko if you want the lowest price and the simplest heater for a tabletop or small room. The Dreo's best new price is $39.99 at Amazon as of November 5, 2026; the Lasko's is $34.57 at Amazon as of November 5, 2026, about $5 less.

Today the Lasko 754200 175 sq. ft. Electric Portable Heater costs $5.42 less at its best price.

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