We’re sorry to break it to you but colder, darker days are here. Don’t fret, however, we’ve come to the rescue with some brilliant portable heaters guaranteed to take the edge off the long days of winter.
Like any other device, those keen to splash huge amounts of cash can easily knock a sizeable dent into their bank balance by throwing large sums at heaters that do everything barring a quick clean of the kitchen sink.
But is it necessary? In our opinion, no.
Features we’d suggest looking out for when shopping for a portable heater include digital displays, timer functions and remote control functionality, all of which make it easier to crank up the heat without having to emerge from your blanket or bed.
How we tested
The recent cold snap provided the perfect opportunity to put our heaters to the test – a process that certainly took the edge off the sudden drop in temperature.
We took our testing incredibly seriously, cranking up temperatures to the max and putting the devices through their paces, whether it was by lugging them to different rooms to examine their ability to warm spaces of different sizes or timing how long they took to achieve maximum heat.
In short, it was hot, sweaty stuff. Although, on the plus side, we’re pretty certain our calorie burn was similar to that achieved by an hour in a Swedish sauna.
The best heaters for 2023 are:
- Best overall – Duux threesixty smart fan and heater: £99.99, Lakeland.co.uk
- Best for portability – De’Longhi capsule hobby 2.4kw heater: £55, Argos.co.uk
- Best for small spaces – Beldray climate cube: £24.99, Amazon.co.uk
- Best for ease of use – Dimplex MaxAir MAXAIR25B ceramic fan heater with remote control: £229, Ao.com
- Best for instant heat – Draper Tools PTC electric space heater: £47, Amazon.co.uk
- Best for gadget geeks – Dyson purifier hot and cool formaldehyde: £400, Argos.co.uk
- Best for bedrooms – Russell Hobbs retro 1.8kw horizontal/vertical grey fan heater: £28.99, Amazon.co.uk