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Best halogen heaters
Discover the halogen heaters from Beldray, Daewoo, Igenix and more.
The best halogen heaters should combine the cheap running costs halogen heaters are renowned for, with excellent heating capability.
Our tests of indoor halogen heaters reveal their running costs and heating prowess as well as stability, heating speed and more.
Discover which we rated as the best halogen heaters.
Best halogen heaters
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| Electric heater | Type | Cost per hour* | Heating performance | Ease of use | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halogen heater | 12p | Very poor | Good | ||
| Halogen heater | 16p | Very poor | Excellent | ||
| Halogen heater | 14p | Very poor | Excellent | ||
| Halogen heater | 15p | Very poor | Excellent | ||
| Halogen heater | 15p | Very poor | Excellent |
Dates tested: December 2023, August 2023, November 2022. We are not able to show every retailer and cheaper prices may be available.
*Cost per hour is based on using the heater on its highest setting as, following our testing, we think this is the setting you're more likely to use. Calculated using the unit price under the current energy price cap (24.5p/kwH). We're not able to show every retailer and cheaper prices may be available.
Halogen heaters tested
All the halogen heaters we've tested are listed in alphabetical order below.
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Belaco Halogen Electric Heater BEL-HHC19S
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Type Halogen heater
Size and weight 21.26 x 12.6 x 5.12cm (HxWxD); 1.8kg
Maximum power output (kW) 1.2kW
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Variable thermostat No
Need to know Three power settings, oscillates, 110cm cable, lip handle on the back
Beldray 1.2kW Halogen Heater EH0197
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Type Halogen heater
Size and weight 51.5 x 10 x 31cm (HxWxD); 1.5kg
Maximum power output (kW) 1.2kW
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Variable thermostat No
Need to know Three power settings, oscillates, 105cm cable, lip handle on the back
Daewoo Oscillating Halogen Heater HEA1416
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Type Halogen heater
Size and weight 18.3 x 14.2 x 10.2cm (HxWxD); 1.46kg
Maximum power output (kW) 1.2kW
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Variable thermostat No
Need to know Three power settings, oscillates, 120cm cable, lip handle on the back
Igenix IG9509 Portable Halogen Heater
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Type Halogen heater
Size and weight 38 x 30.5 x 12.5cm (HxWxD); 0.95kg
Maximum power output (kW) 0.8kW
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Variable thermostat No
Need to know Two power settings, 140cm cable, lip handle on the back
Warmlite WL42005 3 Bar Halogen Heater
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Type Halogen heater
Size and weight 57 x 32 x 20cm (HxWxD); 1.5kg
Maximum power output (kW) 1.2kW
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Variable thermostat No
Need to know Three power settings, oscillates, 130cm cable, lip handle on the back
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