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Lasko · 754201

Lasko 754201 Ceramic Heater

The desk-sized ceramic heater that has sold by the million, in the gray version that adds a tip-over switch and is the one Amazon actually stocks.

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Amazon link · we earn a commission if you buy · $50 MSRP · Amazon price not shown · verified Sep 25, 2026

Why it scores 7.6

Reliability7.5
Performance7.0
Usability7.0
Value9.0
Support8.0

Reliability 30% · Performance 25% · Usability 20% · Value 15% · Support 10%. Bars run from 5 to 10.

Known issue · Noisy for a bedroom at roughly 50 dB on high, and the unmarked thermostat dial makes a repeatable setting guessworkTom's Guide review · hands-on

Built from 3 sources: 1 owner thread, 1 hands-on review, 1 spec page.

Take it home if

  • Heats a small room or a desk fast at 1500 W
  • Tip-over switch and overheat protection, cool-touch case
  • Three-year warranty at a budget price

Walk past if

  • About 50 dB on high, too loud for a bedroom
  • Thermostat dial has no numbers, so a repeatable setting is guesswork
  • Carry handle is small for a gloved hand

Spec sheet

Manufacturer ratings, not our measurements.

Heat output
1500 W high, 900 W low, fan only
Coverage
Small room or a desk
Controls
Dial thermostat, 2 heat settings plus fan
Weight
3.7 lb
Safety
Tip-over switch, overheat protection
Warranty
3 years

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