Mr. Heater Portable Buddy MH9BX vs Mr. Heater Big Buddy Heater

The Big Buddy is the stronger heater for most people: it doubles the Portable Buddy's top output, covers roughly twice the floor area, and adds a third heat setting plus a blower option. The Portable Buddy is the better pick when you want something small, light and simple to carry and store. Both are proven Mr. Heater designs with strong owner ratings, and both share the same safety package: oxygen depletion shut-off and tip-over shut-off.

• Choose the Portable Buddy if you need a compact, light heater for a tent, small room, garage or truck cab and don't need to warm more than about 200 square feet.
• Choose the Big Buddy if you're heating a larger space like a big garage, ice shanty or patio and want the option of 18,000 BTU plus a blower.