Bromic Heating
Bromic Tungsten 500 Smart-Heat Gas Patio Heater (BH0210004)
$2087
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Bromic Tungsten 500 Smart-Heat Gas Patio Heater (BH0210004) 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.
Dr. Infrared Heater
Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater
$139Cheaper
Which is better: the Bromic Tungsten 500 Smart-Heat Gas Patio Heater (BH0210004) or Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater?
The Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater is the cheaper at $139. The Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Bromic Tungsten 500 Smart-Heat Gas Patio Heater (BH0210004) | Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2087 | $139 |
| Brand | Bromic Heating | Dr. Infrared Heater |
| Released | — | — |
| Fuel type | propane | electric |
| Heat output btu | 43000 | 5200 |
| Power watts | — | 1500 |
| Mount type | wall-ceiling | wall-ceiling |
| Heat technology | — | carbon-infrared |
| Coverage sq (ft) | 200 | — |
| Height inches | — | 4 |
| Weight (lb) | 44 | 8 |
| Runtime hrs | — | — |
| Variable heat control | No | Yes |
| Ignition type | electronic | none |
| Tip over protection | No | Yes |
Sources — Bromic Tungsten 500 Smart-Heat Gas Patio Heater (BH0210004): mflandscapingsupply.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 Bromic Tungsten 500 Smart-Heat Gas Patio Heater (BH0210004) and Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Fuel type: Bromic Tungsten 500 Smart-Heat Gas Patio Heater (BH0210004) propane vs Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater electric
- Heat output btu: Bromic Tungsten 500 Smart-Heat Gas Patio Heater (BH0210004) 43000 vs Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater 5200
- Weight (lb): Bromic Tungsten 500 Smart-Heat Gas Patio Heater (BH0210004) 44 vs Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater 8
- Variable heat control: Bromic Tungsten 500 Smart-Heat Gas Patio Heater (BH0210004) false vs Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater true
- Ignition type: Bromic Tungsten 500 Smart-Heat Gas Patio Heater (BH0210004) electronic vs Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater none
- Tip over protection: Bromic Tungsten 500 Smart-Heat Gas Patio Heater (BH0210004) false vs Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater true