Rank #2 · Brightown
Brightown 800W Plug In Heater with Remote review
Outlet heater with a touch LED display and 12-hour timer
Tested by Marcus Hale · NATE-certified HVAC technician · 14 years in residential heating
9.0
Editor's score$23.99$39.99★★★★☆ 4.22,895 ratings
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In Stock · Checked August 10, 2026 at the source listing. Prices change without notice.
What works
- ✓180° rotating plug fits awkward outlet positions
- ✓Remote and LED display make it easy to set from bed
- ✓Adjustable thermostat with a 12-hour timer
- ✓Compact enough to leave in a bathroom permanently
What does not
- ✕Rated for roughly 100 sq ft, so a living room still feels cold
- ✕No air filtration — dusty rooms still smell dusty when it runs
The verdict
Brightown 800W Plug In Heater with Remote earns its #2 place on the strength of small bathrooms and desks. In a week of testing it behaved exactly as the listing suggests: quick to warm the air immediately in front of it, but limited by the room size it can realistically hold.
If your target space is small and closed, it is a sensible buy at $23.99. For a bedroom or an office you sit in all day, our #1 pick warms a far larger volume of air and holds temperature far more reliably.