Best Halogen Heaters 2021 – Buyer’s Guide

Halogen heaters have come along way since the overly-bright, noisy-when-oscillating models of a few years ago.

There are three heat settings so you can select the right level to make your room nicely comfortable, and the wide oscillating function will evenly spread the heat, so the full room receives attention.

Infrared technology focuses the heat, to ensure you aren’t warming areas which don’t need to be warmed. The base is sturdy so it won’t start wobbling when it is turning, and if it does happen to fall over or overheat, then the safety cut-out and tip over switch will ensure it turns off immediately.

A good thing about halogen heaters is that the tubes can often be replaced, like with this model, so even if one stops working you aren’t left with an unusable product. There is a carry handle to make positioning and moving it easier, and the outer plastic casing doesn’t get hot when in use.

As a bonus, it is quiet when in operation. Older models were notorious for making a constant whirring and clicking sound when oscillating, but this one is smooth and a lot less noisy. There is also a good chance that you will only need to keep one bar on to maintain the heat after the initial three-bar maximum heating, so it is good at keeping costs as low as possible.

With three heat settings for optimal comfort, the Pifco Portable Halogen Heater is one of the most popular halogen heaters on the market and comes with a built-in mini handle so you can pick it up and move it comfortably.

Create the ideal temperature no matter where you are, whether that’s relaxing at home or working in a chilly office during the colder months. This portable heater also comes with 70 degrees oscillation, so you can choose to move it gently to the left and right to ensure optimal and even heat distribution throughout any room. An easy user interface with simple, large buttons means you can turn it on and off easily, adjust the temperature and choose to move it left to right with ease.

What’s more, there’s a safety tip over switch to prevent any danger. This basically means it turns itself off if you knock it over, or leave any object too close, and stops any potential fire hazards.

A lightweight and portable design enables you to easily transport from one place to another, and as it heats up and cools down fast, you don’t need to wait too long after being turned off to take it from A to B.

Plus, the clean, white rectangle design with a sturdy base fits in perfectly no matter the interior, so it’s both practical, comfortable and pretty stylish.

The Beldray COMBO Three Bar Halogen Heater doesn’t just offer practicality, but the charcoal and neutral colours also look very stylish. This portable, lightweight heater injects instant cosiness and warmth into any room in the home or workplace.

Three heat settings (400, 800 and 1200W) means you can easily warm up any room, whether that’s your bedroom, living space, or whilst at your place of work. There’s also a wide-angle oscillation, which turns it slowly left to right to ensure all areas of said room are warmed up. Avoid sitting too close, it’ll warm up soon enough! Replaceable tubes mean you can easily change them once they run out, ensuring the heater doesn’t go to waste.

It’s also designed to prevent energy waste, and cools down just as easily as it warms up. As the heat is distributed quickly and efficiently, you don’t need to keep it running for prolonged periods, which means it’s also very cost-efficient.

As with many similar heaters, it includes built-in safety features such as a thermal cut-out device, to prevent the room getting way too hot too quickly, and tip-over switch so there’s no chance of fire hazards.

Plus, it comes on a sturdy base, and a built-in handle makes it super easy to carry from one room to another in the house (or, take it to an entirely different location). The size also makes it easy to transport, measuring in at 31l x 10w x 51h cm.

The Staywarm 1200W does exactly what it says on the tin – helps you stay warm no matter where you are!

This halogen heater has lifelong tubes and uses Halogen gas to increase bulb brightness and longevity. Plus, it allows it to operate even more safely at higher temperatures than traditional heaters. There’s a total of three heat settings, ranging from 400, 800 and 1200W, so you can choose optimal comfort depending on how warm you want to be.

Compared to similar Halogen heaters, it has a greater oscillation (90 degrees compared to a lot with 70 degrees). This means even greater heat distribution, great for warming up rooms even quicker than ever, especially bigger rooms.

An adjustable design and just 46cm in height mean it can easily be transported from work to home and visa versa. Plus, the fact it cools down so fast means you don’t have to worry about turning it off hours in advance to make sure it’s safe enough to travel; it’s simply a matter of minutes.

Last but not least, it’s incredibly safe to use. It comes with an overheat protection, which disconnects if it becomes too hot, and a safety tip-over switch turns it off automatically if it’s removed from its upright position, so there are no worries about fire hazards or material damage if it’s accidentally knocked over.

Like many great portable heaters, this Benross 42400 Oscillating Halogen Heater comes with a lightweight carry handle, so you can easily transport from one place to another with ease.

This model has an oscillating feature allowing it to turn side to side and heat up a wide area quickly.

Finding the best halogen heater can sometimes be dependent on the number of heat settings, and as this one comes with three easy to manage temperatures, you can choose from 400, 800 or 1200 W for optimal heat and comfort in your home or place of work. It turns on (and turns off) very easily, so you can heat up colder areas in a matter of minutes. It’s great for adding extra heat to an area where you need to dry clothes quickly and efficiently, and an oscillating design means it moves in a side-to-side motion to distribute heat evenly throughout any space.

Sometimes, older versions of halogen heaters can give off unwanted smells, but this Benross model is odourless, so you don’t need to worry about any peculiar smells entering your room.

A safety tilt switch means you don’t need to worry about leaving it unattended, as the sensor stops any potential fire hazards or burns happening to carpets, flooring or furniture and clothing. All in all, a great heater for a very reasonable price.

The Warmlite WL42005N has three heat bars (but you can also choose the two bar model) to ensure maximum heat and light distribution, no matter the size of the space.

With three heat settings, starting at 400W, ranging up to 800 and 1200 W, you can set this halogen heater to the perfect setting to suit your needs, depending on how toasty you want it.

A wide angle design distributes heat evenly throughout the room, meaning you don’t need to sit right beside it in order to get the most heat. You can also order replacement Halogen Bulbs if needed. Select the ‘turn’ button to rotate it slowly left and right, to avoid one area overheating and others not feeling the full benefit of the heater.

A lightweight, portable design means you can also transport it easily from one place to another. Whether that’s from work to home, home to work, or if staying away from home for a few days. Add the carry handle into the mix and it’s easier than ever to transport. There’s also a topple-resistant base, so it stays perfectly stable during use. The last thing you’d want is to toppling over and risking damage to carpets or flooring.

There’s also a safety tip-over switch, and a built-in thermal cut out which means it won’t overheat on its own and turns off if someone (or something) gets a little too close for comfort.

Last but not least, it also comes with a year-long guarantee, but you can also register this halogen heater online to extend to a two-year warranty, for added peace of mind.

Incredibly easy to use and giving out a great amount of heat, this is a perfect option for anyone who needs heat quickly in a smaller room.

Firstly, it is reasonably lightweight so can be moved from room to room with no hassle. Say you have breakfast in the kitchen, move to the living room for the day and then need something to keep you warm at night too; this one item can cover you anywhere.

There are safety precautions which will keep your mind at rest when it is in use too, such as cut out topple switch which will turn it off if it is tipped or pushed over. The grills on the front will keep any little hands away from the heat bars, and the base is stable enough to keep it sturdy when it is rotating.

The three settings are at 400, 800 and 1200W, so you can cater it to the requirements of your room. Whether you just need a quick heat boost or a continuous improvement over a long time, there is a power level which will suit your needs.

As with all halogen heaters, it is very bright when it is on. This could make it problematic if you are looking for something which you can use overnight in the bedroom and things such as light and noise disturb you. It is also not good for any uneven flooring.

But if you want a simple solution or something which will tide you over until your heating is fixed or things warm up a bit, spending under £20 on this model will keep you going.