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 Mr. Heater F270770 11,000 BTU Tabletop 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.
Mr. Heater
Mr. Heater F270770 11,000 BTU Tabletop Patio Heater
$219.77
Which is better: the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater or Mr. Heater F270770 11,000 BTU Tabletop 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 | Mr. Heater F270770 11,000 BTU Tabletop Patio Heater |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $139 | $219.77 |
| Brand | Dr. Infrared Heater | Mr. Heater |
| Released | — | — |
| Fuel type | electric | propane |
| Heat output btu | 5200 | 11000 |
| Power watts | 1500 | — |
| Mount type | wall-ceiling | tabletop |
| Heat technology | carbon-infrared | — |
| Coverage sq (ft) | — | 275 |
| Height inches | 4 | 35 |
| Weight (lb) | 8 | 10 |
| Runtime hrs | — | 2 |
| Variable heat control | Yes | 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). Mr. Heater F270770 11,000 BTU Tabletop Patio Heater: mrheater.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater and Mr. Heater F270770 11,000 BTU Tabletop Patio Heater?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Fuel type: Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater electric vs Mr. Heater F270770 11,000 BTU Tabletop Patio Heater propane
- Heat output btu: Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater 5200 vs Mr. Heater F270770 11,000 BTU Tabletop Patio Heater 11000
- Mount type: Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater wall-ceiling vs Mr. Heater F270770 11,000 BTU Tabletop Patio Heater tabletop
- Height inches: Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater 4 vs Mr. Heater F270770 11,000 BTU Tabletop Patio Heater 35
- Weight (lb): Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater 8 vs Mr. Heater F270770 11,000 BTU Tabletop Patio Heater 10
- Ignition type: Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater none vs Mr. Heater F270770 11,000 BTU Tabletop Patio Heater electronic