Ranked #4 of 5 · Amazon Basics
Amazon Basics Ceramic Space Heater, 1500W with Thermostat review
The plain, dependable box heater with nothing extra.
Marcus Ellery
NATE-certified HVAC technician · 14 years in residential heating · Updated August 2026
What works
- Three settings including fan-only for shoulder seasons
- Light at 3 lbs and easy to shift between rooms
- Tip-over and overheat protection as standard
- 28,902 ratings at 4.4 stars
What doesn't
- No timer, no remote, no display — you get up every time you want a change
- Manufacturer says not for bathrooms or laundry rooms, so the coldest rooms in most homes are off the list
The verdict
Best for a no-frills backup heater for a spare room. It earns its place in the top five, but it lost ground to the #1 pick on no timer, no remote, no display — you get up every time you want a change — which is exactly the sort of thing you notice in week three, not on day one.
Price, rating and review count captured 2026-08-10T12:53:00Z from the retailer's product page. These change frequently — the retailer's page is the authority.