Mainstays 1500W Ceramic Fan-Force Heater vs Vornado VMHi500 Whole Room Heater

Buy the Mainstays for a desk, dorm or small bedroom where you want cheap, light, targeted heat you can move room to room. Buy the Vornado if you want to heat a whole room evenly and will use the thermostat, timer and remote daily. The Mainstays is basic plastic with a simple dial thermostat and three heat steps; the Vornado is a steel cabinet with Vortex circulation, auto-climate control, a 12-hour timer and a remote. Owners rate the Vornado higher but on far fewer reviews, and its 220-240V listing details conflict with its 120V spec, so confirm the plug and voltage before you buy.

• Choose the Mainstays if you need light, portable spot heat for a small room and want simple dial controls with no setup.
• Choose the Vornado if you want even whole-room warmth, a programmable timer, a remote and steel build.