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AZ Patio Heaters Hiland HLDS01-W-CG 48,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater vs Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater is cheaper at $139. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the AZ Patio Heaters Hiland HLDS01-W-CG 48,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater or Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater is the cheaper at $139.

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Spec AZ Patio Heaters Hiland HLDS01-W-CG 48,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater
US price $279 $139
BrandAZ Patio HeatersDr. Infrared Heater
Released
Fuel type propane electric
Heat output btu 48000 5200
Power watts 1500
Mount type freestanding wall-ceiling
Heat technology reflector-flame carbon-infrared
Coverage sq (ft)
Height inches 87 4
Weight (lb) 8
Runtime hrs
Variable heat control Yes Yes
Ignition type none
Tip over protection Yes Yes

Sources — AZ Patio Heaters Hiland HLDS01-W-CG 48,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater: azpatioheaters.com (verified 2026-07-11). Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater: drheaterusa.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the AZ Patio Heaters Hiland HLDS01-W-CG 48,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater and Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Fuel type: AZ Patio Heaters Hiland HLDS01-W-CG 48,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater propane vs Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater electric
  • Heat output btu: AZ Patio Heaters Hiland HLDS01-W-CG 48,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater 48000 vs Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater 5200
  • Mount type: AZ Patio Heaters Hiland HLDS01-W-CG 48,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater freestanding vs Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater wall-ceiling
  • Heat technology: AZ Patio Heaters Hiland HLDS01-W-CG 48,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater reflector-flame vs Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater carbon-infrared
  • Height inches: AZ Patio Heaters Hiland HLDS01-W-CG 48,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater 87 vs Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater 4

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