Lasko
Lasko 754200
$39.99Cheaper
Best Space Heaters · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Lasko 754200 is cheaper at $39.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Lasko
$39.99Cheaper
De'Longhi
$129.95
Released 2006
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Lasko 754200 is the cheaper at $39.99.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $39.99 Price on lasko.com | $129.95 |
| Brand | Lasko | De'Longhi |
| Released | — | 2006 |
| Type | ceramic | oil_filled |
| Max wattage (W) | 1500 | 1500 |
| Coverage (sq ft) | 100 | 150 |
| Heat settings | 2 | 3 |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Oscillation | No | No |
| Tip over protection | No | Yes |
| Release | — | 2006 |
Sources — Lasko 754200: lasko.com (verified 2026-06-19). De'Longhi EW7707CM ComfortTemp: amazon.com (verified 2026-06-19).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Two whitelisted testers, Tom's Guide and Wirecutter, hands-on tested this exact model. Both recommend it as a cheap, compact heater that blasts strong heat at close range for one person or a small room, but not a whole space, and both flag its missing tip-over protection. No RTINGS or Consumer Reports lab data here; the two split on noise. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Compact and lightweight (about a loaf of bread, ~3 lb), easy to store and move; Strong, fast, concentrated heat for close range and small spaces; Cheap and good value for the price.
Flagged: No tip-over protection switch (has overheat shutoff only); Cannot heat a whole/large room; close-proximity use only; Thermostat isn't numbered, so you can't set it precisely.
Reviewed (USA Today) is the only whitelisted tester with a hands-on lab result for this exact model. The same lab test (tester Jon Chan) appears in its US edition (°F) and Canada edition (°C). It measured a modest max output (~83°F / ~28°C) and only a 3-degree room-temperature rise over an hour, ranking the EW7707CM best for basements and keeping pipes above freezing but 'not very powerful' as a personal heater. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Energy-efficient; best pick for basements and keeping pipes above freezing; Called a solid performer in lab testing.
Flagged: Not very powerful as a personal/spot heater — raised the room only ~3 degrees in an hour; Low max output (~83°F / ~28°C); not as good a personal heater as the DeLonghi HMP1500 (ranked 3rd in the Canada test).