Lasko Ellipse
Score: 86/100
Comfort Zone HT1206
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Lasko Ellipse CT18950 is a quiet 1500 W ceramic tower heater with wide 120° oscillation and a full suite of safety features, delivering comfortable heat for spaces up to 200 sq ft. Its relatively high electricity usage and limited coverage for larger rooms are the main trade-offs. Ideal for bedrooms, home offices, or small living areas where quiet operation and safety are priorities.
The Comfort Zone Oscillating Digital Tower Heater delivers 1500 W of rapid ceramic heating with 80° oscillation and remote control, making it ideal for medium-size rooms. Its thermostat range is limited and oscillation can be slow, which may affect comfort in colder environments. Best suited for bedrooms or home offices up to 300 sq ft.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,500 Wbest | 1,500 Wbest | |
5,118 BTU/h | 5,120 BTU/hbest | |
200 sq ft | 250 sq ftbest | |
— | 15 °Cbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 40 dBbest | — |
720 min | 1,440 minbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.86 kgbest | 4.19 kg |
120 °best | 80 ° |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Controls(3) | ||
Thermostat Range (°C) | 15-32 °C | 15 °C |
Timer (min) | 720 min | 1440 min |
Oscillation Angle (°) | 120 ° | 80 ° |
Power & Performance(3) | ||
BTU Output (BTU/h) | 5118 BTU/h | 5120 BTU/h |
Heating Area (sq ft) | 200 sq ft | 250 sq ft |
Power Source | Corded Electric | Electric |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.86 kg | 4.19 kg |
Dimensions (H × W × D) (cm) | 48.3×15.2×12.7 cm cm | 70.0×20.0×24.0 cm cm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
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Professional reviewers, including Tom's Guide, commend the Lasko Ellipse CT18950 for its fast heating, quiet operation, and robust safety suite, while noting its relatively high power consumption and limited coverage area as trade-offs. The remote, digital display, and eco mode are highlighted as convenient features that enhance user experience.
Everyday users (where mentioned) tend to praise the heater's quiet performance, portability, and safety mechanisms, but they are wary of the potential for higher electricity bills and the scarcity of user reviews, which makes confidence in long-term durability harder to assess.
Professional reviewers and editors commend the Comfort Zone tower heater for its safety features, remote convenience, and efficient ceramic PTC heating, deeming it a solid choice for medium-size indoor spaces, though they caution that the thermostat's limited range may not meet needs in very cold conditions.
Everyday users generally praise the heater's portability, remote control, and even heat distribution via oscillation, while occasional complaints focus on slow oscillation speed, required assembly, and inconsistent room-size coverage claims.
“great for even distribution and vivid display”
