# Honeywell HCE200W UberHeat vs Dr Infrared Heater DR-988: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Honeywell HCE200W UberHeat (Honeywell) and Dr Infrared Heater DR-988 (Dr Infrared Heater) among space heaters.

## Side by side

| Spec | Honeywell HCE200W UberHeat | Dr Infrared Heater DR-988 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | not published | $129.99 |
| Brand | Honeywell | Dr Infrared Heater |
| Type | ceramic | infrared |
| Max wattage (W) | 1500 | 5600 |
| Coverage (sq ft) | — | 600 |
| Heat settings | 2 | — |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Oscillation | No | No |
| Tip over protection | Yes | — |

## Key differences

- Type: Honeywell HCE200W UberHeat ceramic vs Dr Infrared Heater DR-988 infrared
- Max wattage (W): Honeywell HCE200W UberHeat 1500 vs Dr Infrared Heater DR-988 5600

## What reviewers say

**Honeywell HCE200W UberHeat** — Only one whitelisted tester — Reviewed (USA Today) — has hands-on data on Honeywell's UberHeat (tested as the black HCE200B, the identical-spec color variant of the white HCE200W). In their temperature-controlled lab it raised the temperature a foot away to just 23°C (room ambient 22°C), trailing rivals like the Lasko 754200; they praised its desk-friendly, radio-like looks but flagged it as underpowered. All other coverage was retailer or affiliate/spam content and was excluded. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- Honeywell HCE200W UberHeat: https://www.honeywellstore.com/store/products/honeywell-uberheat-ceramic-personal-heater-white-hce200w.htm (honeywellstore.com, verified 2026-06-19)
- Dr Infrared Heater DR-988: https://drheaterusa.com/products/dr-infrared-heater-dr988-industrial-heater (drheaterusa.com, verified 2026-06-19)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/space-heaters/honeywell-hce200w-uberheat-vs-dr-infrared-dr-988/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Honeywell HCE200W UberHeat (not published) vs Dr Infrared Heater DR-988 ($129.99) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/space-heaters/honeywell-hce200w-uberheat-vs-dr-infrared-dr-988/
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