Dr. Infrared Heater
Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater
$139Cheaper
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Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater vs Fire Sense 60523 Pyramid Flame 40,000 BTU Propane Patio 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.
Fire Sense
Fire Sense 60523 Pyramid Flame 40,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater
$629.99
Which is better: the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater or Fire Sense 60523 Pyramid Flame 40,000 BTU Propane Patio 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 | Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater | Fire Sense 60523 Pyramid Flame 40,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $139 | $629.99 |
| Brand | Dr. Infrared Heater | Fire Sense |
| Released | — | — |
| Fuel type | electric | propane |
| Heat output btu | 5200 | 40000 |
| Power watts | 1500 | — |
| Mount type | wall-ceiling | freestanding |
| Heat technology | carbon-infrared | open-flame |
| Coverage sq (ft) | — | 1500 |
| Height inches | 4 | 88 |
| Weight (lb) | 8 | 65 |
| Runtime hrs | — | 10 |
| Variable heat control | Yes | — |
| Ignition type | none | electronic |
| Tip over protection | Yes | Yes |
Sources — Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater: drheaterusa.com (verified 2026-07-11). Fire Sense 60523 Pyramid Flame 40,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater: balkenehome.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater and Fire Sense 60523 Pyramid Flame 40,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Fuel type: Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater electric vs Fire Sense 60523 Pyramid Flame 40,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater propane
- Heat output btu: Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater 5200 vs Fire Sense 60523 Pyramid Flame 40,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater 40000
- Mount type: Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater wall-ceiling vs Fire Sense 60523 Pyramid Flame 40,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater freestanding
- Heat technology: Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater carbon-infrared vs Fire Sense 60523 Pyramid Flame 40,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater open-flame
- Height inches: Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater 4 vs Fire Sense 60523 Pyramid Flame 40,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater 88
- Weight (lb): Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater 8 vs Fire Sense 60523 Pyramid Flame 40,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater 65
- Ignition type: Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater none vs Fire Sense 60523 Pyramid Flame 40,000 BTU Propane Patio Heater electronic