Lasko
Lasko 754200
$39.99Cheaper
Best Space Heaters · head-to-head
Lasko 754200 vs Dr Infrared Heater DR-988
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Lasko 754200 is cheaper at $39.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Dr Infrared Heater
Dr Infrared Heater DR-988
$129.99
Which is better: the Lasko 754200 or Dr Infrared Heater DR-988?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Lasko 754200 is the cheaper at $39.99.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Lasko 754200 | Dr Infrared Heater DR-988 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $39.99 Price on lasko.com | $129.99 |
| Brand | Lasko | Dr Infrared Heater |
| Released | — | — |
| Type | ceramic | infrared |
| Max wattage (W) | 1500 | 5600 |
| Coverage (sq ft) | 100 | 600 |
| Heat settings | 2 | — |
| Thermostat | Yes | Yes |
| Oscillation | No | No |
| Tip over protection | No | — |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — Lasko 754200: lasko.com (verified 2026-06-19). Dr Infrared Heater DR-988: drheaterusa.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Lasko 754200 and Dr Infrared Heater DR-988?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Type: Lasko 754200 ceramic vs Dr Infrared Heater DR-988 infrared
- Max wattage (W): Lasko 754200 1500 vs Dr Infrared Heater DR-988 5600
- Coverage (sq ft): Lasko 754200 100 vs Dr Infrared Heater DR-988 600
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Lasko 754200
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.
Dr Infrared Heater DR-988
No sourced tester review yet.