Which heater is better for a bedroom?

The Velocity 5R. Its tip-over switch, timer, and remote suit a bedroom, and the timer lets it shut off after you fall asleep. The Lasko is fine if you only want cheap heat.

Do they heat a room the same?

Yes. Both draw 1,500 W, so they deliver the same maximum heat. The Lasko's oscillation spreads air wider; the Velocity uses a blower.

Is the Velocity worth the extra money?

Yes if you want the tip-over switch, timer, and remote. If you just need heat, the Lasko saves you about $14.

Which is safer around kids and pets?

The Velocity 5R. It adds a tip-over switch and locking controls to overheat protection. The Lasko has overheat protection and a cool-touch exterior but no tip-over switch.

Which is easier to move between rooms?

The Lasko. It weighs 3.97 lb versus 5.94 lb for the Velocity, and its tower shape is easier to carry by the handle.

Do either have a remote?

Only the Velocity 5R. The Lasko has digital controls on the unit but no remote.

Lasko 32" Digital Ceramic Tower Heater vs Velocity 5R Space Heater

Both heaters draw 1,500 W, so they put out the same heat. The Lasko costs less: $34.99 at The Home Depot as of November 8, 2026, versus $48.99 at eBay for the Velocity. Buy the Lasko for a bedroom or office on a budget. Buy the Velocity if you want a tip-over switch, a timer, and a remote.

Today the Lasko 32" Digital Ceramic Tower Heater costs $65.00 less at its best price.

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