Lasko Ellipse
Score: 86/100
Vornado VMHi500
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 Vornado VMHi500 offers whole-room heating up to 250 sq ft with a sleek metal design and comprehensive safety features. Its weight and the scarcity of third-party reviews are notable trade-offs. Ideal for bedrooms or home offices where style, safety and reliable heating are priorities.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,500 Wbest | 1,500 Wbest | |
5,118 BTU/hbest | 5,118 BTU/hbest | |
200 sq ft | 250 sq ftbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 40 dBbest | — |
720 minbest | 720 minbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.86 kgbest | 4.354 kg |
120 °best | — | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Performance(2) | ||
Heating Area (sq ft) | 200 sq ft | 250 sq ft |
Power Source | Corded Electric | electric |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.86 kg | 4.354 kg |
Dimensions (H × W × D) (cm) | 48.3×15.2×12.7 cm cm | 29.7 x 23.4 x 23.9 cm cm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 5 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, though limited, emphasize the VMHi500's premium metal construction, advanced safety suite, and efficient Vortex heat circulation that mimics furnace performance in a compact form. The auto climate control and remote operation are highlighted as convenient features that set it apart from basic heaters.
Everyday users generally praise the heater for its reliable whole-room warmth, stylish design, and ease of use with remote and timer functions. Safety features such as cool-touch metal and tip-over protection receive positive mentions, while the lack of extensive reviews leaves some buyers uncertain about long-term reliability.
“Provides whole-room heating up to 250 sq ft using Vortex circulation technology for even temperature distribution”
“Stylish powder-coated metal cabinet that complements home or office décor while offering durability”
