Mr. Heater Forced Air Propane Heater
Score: 87/100
Lasko Ellipse
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Mr. Heater F271390 is a portable forced-air propane heater delivering up to 125,000 BTU to heat spaces as large as 3,125 sq ft, featuring Quiet Burner Technology and built-in safety switches. Its weight and requirement for well-ventilated outdoor use limit indoor portability. Ideal for professionals needing high-output heating on job sites.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 1,500 Wbest | |
125,000 BTU/hbest | 5,118 BTU/h | |
3,125 sq ftbest | 200 sq ft | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 40 dBbest |
— | 720 minbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.361 kgbest | 1.86 kg |
— | 120 °best | |
— | 120 Vbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Performance(3) | ||
BTU Output (BTU/h) | 125000 BTU/h | 5118 BTU/h |
Heating Area (sq ft) | 3125 sq ft | 200 sq ft |
Power Source | Propane | Corded Electric |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.361 kg | 1.86 kg |
Dimensions (H × W × D) (cm) | 42.5 × 30.5 × 54.6 cm cm | 48.3×15.2×12.7 cm cm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 3 years |
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Professional reviewers consistently commend the F271390 for its high BTU output, reliable forced-air heating, and safety features such as the high-temperature limit switch. They also highlight the Quiet Burner Technology as a differentiator that makes the unit suitable for outdoor jobs where noise matters.
Everyday users echo the professional praise, emphasizing rapid heating of large spaces, long runtime on a single tank, and the convenience of the included hose and regulator. The most common feedback revolves around the unit's weight and the requirement to operate only in well-ventilated environments, but overall sentiment is positive for its intended outdoor/commercial use.
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.
