Heat Storm
Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX Phoenix
$139.99
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Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX Phoenix vs Dr Infrared Heater DR-988
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Dr Infrared Heater DR-988 is cheaper at $129.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Dr Infrared Heater
Dr Infrared Heater DR-988
$129.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX Phoenix or Dr Infrared Heater DR-988?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Dr Infrared Heater DR-988 is the cheaper at $129.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX Phoenix | Dr Infrared Heater DR-988 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $139.99 MSRP; non-WiFi floor/wall model | $129.99 |
| Brand | Heat Storm | Dr Infrared Heater |
| Released | — | — |
| Type | infrared | infrared |
| Max wattage (W) | 1500 | 5600 |
| Coverage (sq ft) | 150 | 600 |
| Heat settings | 3 | — |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Oscillation | No | No |
| Tip over protection | Yes | — |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX Phoenix: heatstorm.com (verified 2026-06-19). Dr Infrared Heater DR-988: drheaterusa.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX Phoenix and Dr Infrared Heater DR-988?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max wattage (W): Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX Phoenix 1500 vs Dr Infrared Heater DR-988 5600
- Coverage (sq ft): Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX Phoenix 150 vs Dr Infrared Heater DR-988 600