GiveBest Portable Electric Space Heater with Thermostat, 1500W/750W Safe and Quiet Ceramic Heater Fan, Heat Up 200 Square Feet for Office Room Desk Indoor Use, Silver

A cold snap sent me hunting for a compact heater I could move between a home office, bedroom, and an occasionally chilly basement room. I’ve spent the last few weeks using the GiveBest heater, and it’s a straightforward, budget-friendly unit that focuses on the basics: quick spot heat, simple controls, and a few essential safety features. It won’t replace central heat or warm a big open-plan space, but used appropriately, it does its job well.

What it is and who it’s for

This is a small, ceramic space heater with two heat settings (750W and 1500W) plus a fan-only mode. There’s a mechanical thermostat that cycles the unit on and off to hold a target room temperature, and safety features include tip-over shutoff and overheat protection. GiveBest rates it for spaces up to around 200 square feet. In real-world terms, think bedrooms, offices, small dens, and the area around a workdesk. If your goal is to take the edge off a cold corner or keep a small room comfortable without heating the whole house, it fits well.

Setup and design

Setup is plug-and-go. The heater is compact and light, with a built-in carry handle and a 6-foot, two-prong cord. The plastic shell is ABS that’s rated as flame-retardant and stays reasonably cool to the touch on the sides; the front grille gets hot, as expected. It sits securely on flat surfaces, and the tip-over switch on the base is responsive.

A couple of practical notes:
- The cord length is adequate for desks and nightstands, but you’ll likely want it near a wall outlet. As with any space heater, I don’t recommend power strips or extension cords.
- This model is for 120V North American outlets; it’s not dual-voltage.

Heating performance

On 1500W, the heater warms a small room quickly. In my 10' x 12' office (roughly 120 sq ft), starting from a cool 63°F, I could feel a noticeable difference within a few minutes and reach a comfortable mid- to high-60s in short order. In a slightly larger basement room, it still made the immediate area around my desk cozy, but the far corners lagged—typical for compact units without oscillation.

The 750W setting is useful for maintenance heat or when you’re closer to the unit. It produces a gentler, steadier warmth that’s easier on shared electrical circuits and often enough for a bedroom once it’s already at temperature. The fan-only mode moves air decently for such a small appliance; it won’t replace a dedicated room fan, but it’s enough to keep stuffiness at bay between seasons.

Importantly, this isn’t a whole-room heater for big spaces. In a 200 sq ft room with poor insulation or lots of air leaks, expect comfort in the heater’s direct path and a slower time warming the entire space. That’s not a flaw so much as the reality of 1500W portable heaters, which are all bound by standard 120V outlet limits.

Controls and thermostat behavior

The controls are simple: one dial selects Off/Fan/Low/High, and a second thermostat dial sets the target temperature. The thermostat is mechanical, not digital, so there are no exact numeric set points beyond the printed 41–95°F range. In practice, I set it by feel. Once the room warms to that level, the heater cycles off; when it cools, it cycles back on.

Expect some hysteresis: temperature swings of a few degrees as it turns on and off. That’s normal for a budget mechanical thermostat. If you’re trying to hit a very precise setpoint, you’ll be fiddling. If you just want “pleasantly warm,” it works well.

One minor quirk: the thermostatic cutoff is tied to the position of the dial and room conditions. In very cold rooms, you may need to set the dial higher than you’d think to prevent frequent cycling. After a day or two, I learned the positions that matched my comfort.

Noise and day-to-day use

GiveBest quotes under 45 dB. On low, the sound is a soft fan hum that blended into background noise in my office and didn’t bother me during calls. On high, it’s audible but not intrusive unless you’re especially sensitive. I was comfortable running it at night across the room while reading or watching TV. There was no rattle or buzz in my unit.

As with most ceramic heaters, there was a faint “new heater” smell for the first hour of use; it dissipated quickly after a brief burn-in with a window cracked.

Safety and build quality

Safety-wise, this model checks the right boxes: overheat protection, an effective tip-over switch, and a flame-retardant housing. I intentionally tilted and bumped it on a low rug; the unit cut power immediately and recovered once upright. That’s the behavior I want to see.

Build quality is typical for the price: lightweight plastic, sturdy enough for daily moves from desk to nightstand. The dials have a basic, slightly loose feel. They worked fine throughout my testing, but they don’t have the premium detent of pricier heaters. Keep the front grille clear and give it some breathing room; three feet of clearance from bedding, curtains, and furniture is a good rule of thumb. I avoid bathrooms and damp areas with any non-rated space heater.

Energy use and electrical considerations

At full power, the heater draws roughly 1500 watts (about 12.5 amps on a 120V circuit). On low, it draws about 750 watts. For cost: at $0.15 per kWh, high costs around $0.23 per hour; low is about $0.11 per hour. That’s normal for this class. If you’re already running other high-draw appliances on the same circuit, the 750W setting reduces the chance of tripping a breaker.

A tip for efficiency: use the 1500W setting to get the room up to temperature, then drop to 750W to maintain comfort. Let the thermostat cycle the unit rather than running it continuously on high.

Where it shines

• Quick spot heat for small rooms and personal spaces
• Simple, intuitive controls—no app or learning curve
• Tip-over and overheat protection for added peace of mind
• Light and portable, easy to stash when not needed
• Fan-only mode extends usefulness beyond winter

What could be better

• No precise temperature markings on the thermostat; it’s set-by-feel
• No oscillation, so heat is directional—placement matters
• High setting can be noticeable in very quiet rooms (still reasonable)
• Basic knobs and plastics; functional but not premium
• Not suitable for large or open areas, and 120V-only limits international use

The bottom line

The GiveBest heater does exactly what a compact ceramic heater should: it warms small spaces quickly, runs safely, and stays out of the way. Its strengths are simplicity, portability, and dependable spot heating. Its limitations are the same ones shared by most 1500W units—directional heat, a mechanical thermostat with a little temperature drift, and no magic fix for poorly insulated rooms.

Recommendation
I recommend the GiveBest heater if you need an affordable, no-fuss space heater for a bedroom, office, or small den. It’s easy to live with, heats quickly for its size, and the safety features are implemented well. If you need to warm a large, open space or want precise digital control and oscillation, look to a higher-end model. For everyday supplemental heat in smaller rooms, this one is a solid, sensible choice.