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AmazonBasics 500 Watt Ceramic Small Space Personal Mini Heater Black
Last Updated: September 22, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Capacity
252bathroom, heat, heater, warm, room
+93%
-7%
" ... I use it in the bathroom. ... "
" ... Works so well to heat up my bedroom. ... "
" ... Perfect office heater ... "
" ... It's perfect for small areas. ... "
" ... Great for small/medium spaces! ... "
" ... Powerful for such a small heater ... "
" ... This product works great in a small space like my bedroom. ... "
" ... I bought this for my home office so that I am not heating the whole house for hours before I go in their to be warm. ... My office is small, about 7 x 10 ft room. ... It is powerful enough to heat the room in a short period of time. ... "
Size
153desk, compact, space, office, desk at work
+95%
-5%
" ... Small, but works really well. ... "
" ... It is very compact to I can keep on a desk. ... "
" ... Love this at my desk at work. ... "
" ... Perfect for under a desk. ... "
" ... Fits well under my desk and doesn't take up too much space. ... "
" ... Compact and sits on my desk at work. ... "
" ... I sit this under my desk and it works great. ... "
" ... Yes, it's very small but powerful for the size. ... "
Heating
144heats, puts, heater, heating, desk
+83%
-17%
" ... Good size, heats up but no control on temperature. ... "
" ... Instant heat is nice. ... "
" ... Heats quickly and quietly. ... "
" ... Perfect for conserving on power while heating only the area you need. ... "
" ... Don’t take up much space and delivers good heat. ... "
" ... Awesome little heater for workplace, heats about a 3 foot radius underneath desk. ... "
" ... Heats up my room quickly ... "
" ... Heats up my giant room. ... "
Storage
86small, heater, desk, warm, heat
+97%
-3%
" ... I love this space heater because it has a safety on the bottom, so its great for the bathroom or surfaces that you need to be careful normally about knocking it over. ... "
" ... Small unit, great for desk space, gives out a lot of heat!! ... "
" ... It’s compact and good for my office space. ... "
" ... Small space is right. ... "
" ... It’s decent, not very powerful but for a small space like where my feet under my desk it gets the job done ... "
" ... This is a great little under desk or small space heater. ... "
" ... Great for small/medium spaces! ... "
" ... It only has one setting but overall the heater is perfect for under desk or other small space use. ... "
Cooling
73room, warm, heat, heater, office
+85%
-15%
" ... I got this for a friend whose heat was not working and he said it was perfect for heating his room. ... "
" ... Super warm and perfect for my cold cube at work. ... "
" ... For a high room it takes up to two hours to warm up but for a bathroom less then 30 mins. ... "
" ... It doesn't get my office overly warm but keeps me nice an toasty throughout the day. ... "
" ... I use this for a foot heater cause my feet are always cold. ... "
" ... Don't expect to heat a room with it. ... "
" ... warms up my dorm for the moments the heater isn't up and running in my dorm ... "
" ... I use it at work to heat up my work space when I am cold. ... "
Features
60safety, safety features, heater, tip, tips
+95%
-5%
" ... It turns off automatically if tipped over which is a nice safety feature. ... "
" ... Very simple easy to use heater with good heat output for 500 watts and good safety features with turn off switch at the bottom in case of knocked over ... "
" ... The anti tip feature is nice and the overall footprint of the unit is great. ... "
" ... It shuts off automatically if it tips over, which is a much appreciated safety feature. ... "
" ... It has a safety feature for if it gets knocked over which I appreciate. ... "
" ... This heater has a safe feature that when you pick it up it will turn off to avoid getting burned from the heat. ... "
" ... There is a tipping switch that prevents it from operating if it's at any angle, which is a nice safety feature. ... "
" ... It has a tip over safety feature which I also like. ... "
Price
59money, value, worth, overall, waste
+92%
-8%
" ... Price is very good. ... "
" ... Works well for the price. ... "
" ... Good little heater at a really good price. ... "
" ... Well worth $20 ... "
" ... Great value for the money spent. ... "
" ... Overall, not bad for the value! ... "
" ... Great heater with a cheap price. ... "
" ... Good for the price ... "
Volume
53room, bathroom, loud, spaces, office
+85%
-15%
" ... Perfect for a small room like my standard sized bathroom. ... "
" ... It's PERFECT for my small bathroom. ... "
" ... The temp of the air is just about perfect, but the volume of air is low. ... "
" ... Perfect for small spaces, desk etc. ... "
" ... Perfect for a small bathroom. ... "
" ... Perfect for small bathroom ... "
" ... I like it, it works good for tiny room to warm up. ... "
" ... iT'S NOT LOUD AND VERY DISCREET! ... "
Controls
42button, switch, bottom, control, temp control
+36%
-64%
" ... Only wish it had temp control! ... "
" ... Just has a power button and a pressure switch that will make it shut off if you knock it over. ... "
" ... Has to sit on a hard surface for the safety button to engage ... "
" ... Only one control- on/off button. ... "
" ... No temperature control, no settings to auto-turn-off after reaching certain F or C temperature in a room. ... "
" ... It only has an on and off switch. ... "
" ... There is no temperature control ... "
" ... The little button on the bottom keeps it from getting knocked order and staying on. ... "
Product Reliability
42stopped working, working, month, lasted, heater
+38%
-62%
" ... After only a couple months it abruptly stopped working. ... "
" ... plugged it in a few months after i bought it (it is now winter) and never worked. ... "
" ... This heater stopped working after 3 days of use. ... "
" ... Broke after a week and a half. ... "
" ... This heater stopped working after only 1.5 hours of use. ... They already know that it stops working frequently. ... "
" ... Had it for 8 days. ... "
" ... It will constantly run until you turn it off or if it is overturned. ... "
" ... It’s already dead??? ... After a few uses of 1-2 hours each time to heat up my studio, it stopped turning on. ... "
Sound Quality
37heater, noise, white noise, fan, small
+81%
-19%
" ... It's just a soft whooshing sound, like a tiny fan. ... "
" ... The heater is very quiet - another plus. ... "
" ... It’s pretty quiet . ... "
" ... Also this one is much quieter. ... "
" ... It has a nice, quiet white noise sound that doesn’t bug any of my desk neighbors. ... "
" ... It's pretty quiet also. ... "
" ... I ordered two different mini heaters and this one is pretty darn quiet. ... "
" ... It's got a nice quiet motor, so it just sounds like a bit of low white noise when running. ... "
Build Quality
30warm, legs, heat, shut, safety switch
+43%
-57%
" ... I have to place something heavy on top of them but that doesn't seem safe. ... "
" ... Broke after two days! ... "
" ... The chemicals from the plastic are horrid and instantly started giving me a headache. ... "
" ... My only complaint is the smell of the material ... "
" ... I did not like that it made a metallic smell some times. ... "
" ... The metal face gets very hot, and it protrudes out past the plastic body. ... "
" ... Poor quality item, it broke and stopped working after a week of use. ... "
" ... Heavy plastic odor when using. ... "
Comfort
29warm, hand, desk, warmth, tips
+69%
-31%
" ... It’s smaller than I hoped, but it warms up my small office enough to make me comfortable. ... "
" ... I usually sweat if I sit near it. ... "
" ... Very simple to use and doesn’t look like an eye sore. ... "
" ... Overall not a bad heater something you can sit on your desk to warm your hands ... "
" ... While I was discouraged by his size- hardly the same size as my hand- he is just as strong my previous heater and for that I am satisfied. ... "
" ... The simple tip switch on the bottom makes sure it turns off if not level or if it tips over. ... "
" ... I am using this at my office, because my hands are so cold I've been wearing fingerless gloves. ... "
" ... It seems a bit more solid than the other little one I had under my desk and it also feels like it puts out more heat. ... "
Overall performance
23warm, small, gets, desk, speed
+100%
" ... Gets super hot fast and is small and quiet enough to be discreet. ... "
" ... Little guy does the job. ... "
" ... For it's size it truly does the job. ... "
" ... Sounds like a computer fan running at mid-speed though. ... "
" ... It does the job. ... "
" ... It does the job! ... "
" ... It gets very warm, and I got it for my desk. ... "
" ... I’m always freezing and it does a great job. ... "
Fit
21desk, warm, safety, fits perfectly, fits
+81%
-19%
" ... Fits under my desk and keeps my area warm and I like the safely feature if I knock it over it turns off. ... "
" ... It is small enough to fit back in my work bag when I am done for the day or switching offices. ... "
" ... Simple, no frills, and fits perfectly into a 6' square duct for DIY projects. ... "
" ... Fit fine in our vintage 18' rv and kept us warm enough overnight camping in freezing weather. ... "
" ... I perched it for the office it will fit nicely on my desk. ... "
" ... Worked well and has a tilt safety shut off. ... "
" ... It is super safe and cuts off right away if it gets moved. ... "
" ... I loved how little it is and the power it holds! ... "
Ease of Use
20easy, simple, use, small, switch
+100%
" ... Easy to hide. ... "
" ... This unit is very bare bones simple and small. ... "
" ... it's so quiet it's easy to forget about :) ... "
" ... It’s durable and easy to use and small enough to hide in the corner. ... "
" ... It is very basic and thus simple to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... The singular control switch makes the ease of use remarkable. ... "
" ... It's very simple. ... "
Washer Dryer
19heater, nice little heater, little, great little heater, heat
+100%
" ... Good little heater. ... "
" ... Good little heater. ... "
" ... Good little heater ... "
" ... This is a great little heater. ... "
" ... Good little heater ... "
" ... Good little heater ... "
" ... This is a great little heater. ... "
" ... Very nice little heater! ... "
Design
18design, pink, cute, warmth, stylish
+83%
-17%
" ... Aesthetically, its sleek and modern. ... "
" ... Omg, I love this little beauty! ... "
" ... Sleek and compact design ... Huge safety stickers on the outer casing on either side take away from the overall look ... "
" ... Well made and attractive. ... "
" ... Pay more for old-fashioned all-metal design. ... "
" ... The pink one is the cutest one. ... "
" ... Cute little guy ... "
" ... Doesnt take much space and it looks girly. ... "
Water Resistance
14bathroom, get, heat, warm, small bathroom
+93%
-7%
" ... I just have to close the door for 10 minutes and the bathroom is warm and the shower is going and she can get in for a shower. ... "
" ... Great little mini space heater for when I wake up and when I get out of the shower. ... "
" ... I got this for my bathroom while I’m in the shower. ... "
" ... I use it in my bathroom (8'x12') for about 30 minutes before my shower. ... "
" ... I put mine on my sink in a stable location while I shower. ... "
" ... Great for heating up a small bathroom before a shower. ... "
" ... This little heater works great in my bathroom to heat up the room before my shower! ... "
" ... Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. ... "
Returns
13returned, window, need, may, back
+8%
-92%
" ... It is too late to return this item now. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... So I may send this back. ... "
" ... Not returning but only because it’s not worth the time and hassle. ... "
" ... I guess I’ll return it. ... "
" ... Sadly mine is going straight to the landfill and I didn't even get a refund from Amazon for it. ... "
" ... Decided to return all of them after I opened the first box. ... "
Color
11pink, love the color, colors, love
+91%
-9%
" ... Cute pink color. ... "
" ... Good color , others all always commenting on my little pink heater ... "
" ... Plus I dig the fun pink color. ... "
" ... It is amazingly compact and with an amazing color. ... "
" ... I love the color and its perfect for my desk at work. ... "
" ... pink is my fav color . ... "
" ... I love that there are also a variety of colors to choose from. ... "
" ... SoMetro with the choice colors. ... "
Door
10closed, room, heat, shut, warmer
+70%
-30%
" ... Can beat what the Prime guys drop right at your door. ... "
" ... I just have to close the door for 10 minutes and the bathroom is warm and the shower is going and she can get in for a shower. ... "
" ... With the door closed, the room gets nice & toasty. ... "
" ... With the door closed and this on it definitely helps keep the room tolerable. ... "
" ... I do need to keep my office door closed for it to noticeably raise the temperature. ... "
" ... it does tend to make the room warmer in comparison to nearby rooms if the door is kept shut. ... "
" ... I don’t have a way to heat my office when my door is closed so it works just great to head my toes and legs. ... "
For Travel
9trip the breaker, heaters, breakers, wattage, watt
+100%
" ... Will work well to take chill out of tent when late-fall/winter camping. ... "
" ... trips my computer. ... "
" ... I purchased this a couple of months ago for my ski trip in February. ... "
" ... Fabulous low wattage Hester that doesn’t trip the breaker at work! ... "
" ... Draws so little power that it does not trip the breaker while also running a heavier duty space heater in the main cabin. ... "
" ... The heat is strong and it doesn't trip the fuse on my office floor! ... "
" ... With these lower watt heaters everyone can have one and not trip circuit breakers! ... "
" ... Compact, puts out just enough heat for my trailer while camping. ... "
Power Consumption
8heater, bill, use, much, electricity
+88%
-13%
" ... A lower power setting would have been nice. ... "
" ... It shuts off with movement, a good safety feature and consumes little power. ... "
" ... Wont run up your power bill slot either. ... "
" ... Great price and a great heater that doesn't draw a crazy amount of power. ... "
" ... Not only that, but being that this heater is only 500 watts, I'm saving money on my electric bill. ... "
" ... I keep it near me to save on gas bill. ... "
" ... I originally wondered if I should get a more powerful heater with adjustment knobs, but that might just get me a higher power bill. ... "
Network
8sq ft, room, floor, tiny, sq
+88%
-13%
" ... It even heats up my entire room (150 sq feet) if left on for about 3-4 hours straight. ... "
" ... Was perfect for my very limited needs in my tiny bedroom in California that is less than 100 sq ft. ... "
" ... Great for the office or just to move around the house. ... "
" ... For keeping my legs and feet warm while I'm in the back bedroom on the computer. ... "
" ... the feet, etc. ... "
" ... I use this in my micro tiny house/camper (50 sq/ft) and it works pretty well. ... "
Marketplace
7time, thank
+100%
" ... Thank you amazon for saving my frozen toes! ... "
" ... Good job Amazon :) ... "
" ... Thought it was a bit smaller in pictures , I like it bc it’s the perfect size. ... "
" ... It was EXACTLY as described! ... "
" ... Thank you so much! ... "
" ... In regards to the product, the delivery was on time. ... "
" ... Came in on time. ... "
Cables
6unplug, long, tag, pretty, outlet
+67%
-33%
" ... It has a pretty long cord, too. ... "
" ... Cord is about 5' long. ... "
" ... The best unexpected feature of this heater was the length of the cord, a full 6 feet! ... "
" ... Cord length is pretty long. ... "
Device Compatibility
6turn, smart, turns, office
+100%
" ... I now set a reminder on my phone to turn it off . ... "
" ... Great little device. ... "
" ... I use in my office at home. ... "
" ... Works very well with my echo and smart switch: I have it turn off automatically at 2am so it saves energy when I am asleep. ... "
" ... Also I use it with my kasa smart plug so it turns on in the morning and turns off right before I wake up. ... "
For Running
5low, white noise, sounds like, quiet, leave
+80%
-20%
" ... It's got a nice quiet motor, so it just sounds like a bit of low white noise when running. ... "
" ... Have used for all of this fall and winter and still working great! ... "
" ... The wattage is low enough to keep all the essential office machinery up and running. ... "
As Gift
5small
+100%
" ... Bought this as a small gift for my significant other. ... "
" ... It's an excellent gift for a Yankee Swap or a small prize. ... "
" ... It was a Secret Santa gift but I’m told it works great and so That makes it a purchase for me thanks for the offer ... "
" ... Made a great gift ... "
" ... I purchased this for a "White Elephant" gift for a Xmas party at my job . ... "
Speed
5warm, takes, minutes, 30, heat
+80%
-20%
" ... For a high room it takes up to two hours to warm up but for a bathroom less then 30 mins. ... "
" ... Warms up the room quickly! ... "
" ... Makes the room warn very fast. ... "
Software Platform
4use, turns, turn
+100%
" ... I was surprised that it has ran continuously for 4 days and didn’t catch fire lol. ... "
" ... I work in a beautiful old building with HUGE windows that tend to be drafty. ... "
" ... Works very well with my echo and smart switch: I have it turn off automatically at 2am so it saves energy when I am asleep. ... "
" ... Also I use it with my kasa smart plug so it turns on in the morning and turns off right before I wake up. ... "
Cable Length
3long, pretty, length
+100%
" ... It has a pretty long cord, too. ... "
" ... Cord is about 5' long. ... "
" ... Cord length is pretty long. ... "
Delivery
3time
+100%
" ... In regards to the product, the delivery was on time. ... "
" ... 500w in a tiny package! ... "
" ... Came in on time. ... "
Drying
3output, hair
+67%
-33%
" ... Excellent heat output, no weird electrical odor like you get with most cheaper space heaters. ... "
Display Clarity
3warm, front, desk, compact
+100%
" ... It's so cute and perfectly compact I wish I could have it out to display but I keep it under my desk. ... "
" ... I’ve accidentally touched the screen before and although it was warm it was not burning and I was fine. ... "
" ... Works 50% better with front screen removed. ... "
Freezer
3+67%
-33%
" ... Keeps my warm on my ice box of an office. ... "
" ... I do not freeze anymore. ... "
Cleaning
3smell, shows
+100%
" ... This allowed the 'oil/grease' smell to dissipate before my real usage. ... "
" ... I will say that I am very grateful for the fast shipping because my other heater bit the dust. ... "
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