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Vornado VH200 Review

A run-of-the-mill-space heater that has less than spectacular features, especially considering the price
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vornado vh200 space heater review
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Price:  $80 List
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Manufacturer:   Vornado
By Ross Patton and Austin Palmer  ⋅  Jul 22, 2022
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RANKED
#12 of 12
  • Personal Heat - 40% 3.0
  • Convenience - 30% 3.0
  • Small Room Heating - 20% 6.0
  • Power Consumption - 10% 6.0

Our Verdict

Coming in at the back of the pack, we aren't overly impressed by the Vornado VH200. This model's overall performance is unexciting, and it does not include any of the bells and whistles exhibited by the top-ranked space heaters. The high price is the nail in the coffin, as there are many heaters on the market that offer up a better performance at a lower cost.
REASONS TO BUY
Quiet
Heats a room well
Doesn't get hot to the touch
REASONS TO AVOID
Lacks oscillation setting
On the pricey side
Editor's Note: We updated this review for Vornado VH200 on June 8, 2022, with a hot take on value and direct comparisons to other models that likely better suit your needs and budget.

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Bottom Line We weren't very impressed during our space heater analysisWhen it comes to overall performance, this model is very hard to beatIf you're looking for a model that offers a high level of performance at an excellent price, this is a great optionConvenient and easy to use, it will keep you toasty but has above average energy consumptionIt's hard to go wrong if all you need is the simplest of space heater
Rating Categories Vornado VH200 Lasko Ceramic Digit... Comfort Zone Oscill... Comfort Zone Cerami... Amazon Basics 1500W
Personal Heat (40%)
3.0
9.0
8.0
6.0
6.0
Convenience (30%)
3.0
7.0
7.0
8.0
4.0
Small Room Heating (20%)
6.0
6.0
5.0
6.0
5.0
Power Consumption (10%)
6.0
4.0
5.0
4.0
4.0
Specs Vornado VH200 Lasko Ceramic Digit... Comfort Zone Oscill... Comfort Zone Cerami... Amazon Basics 1500W
Model VH200 755320 CZ523RBK CZ499R 1500W
Measured Temperature Increase at 60 Minutes 11.2 10.8 9.9 12.1 10.1
Remote No Yes Yes Yes No
Fallover Protection Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Oscillator No Yes Yes Yes No
Fan-Only Setting Yes No No Yes Yes
Thermostat User Interface Switches Digital Digital Digital Dial
Watts 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500

Our Analysis and Test Results

The Vornado VH200 was a bit disappointing during our rigorous testing process. The main strength is that it's moderately efficient. Unfortunately, along with that efficiency comes a serious lack of heating performance. Unless you find a killer deal on this space heater, we recommend you go with a cheaper model, which offers a higher performance level.

Performance Comparison


vornado vh200 space heater review
Credit: Laura Casner

Personal Heat


The first assessment we conducted was determining how well the Vornado could heat up a small area, which will relate to comfort. The fan speed on the VH200 is slow, and it takes a good minute or two to heat up. You can barely feel any hot air from five feet away, even when this model is running at full blast. We found that this model fits well underneath a desk. And, although it has a larger footprint, it is very short and somewhat compact.

vornado vh200 space heater review - the vornado doesn't take up much space in an office.
The Vornado doesn't take up much space in an office.
Credit: Laura Casner

Convenience


The Vornado doesn't have a setting for oscillation, and it also lacks a remote. It has a variety of heat settings, but unfortunately, the selectors are just generic switches. There is also no way of knowing the specific temperature of air this device is producing.

vornado vh200 space heater review - the vornado is a high performer in the small room metric, offering...
The Vornado is a high performer in the small room metric, offering the capability to warm up a small room with relative ease.
Credit: Laura Casner

Small Room Heating


We found a lengthy list of things that we were not excited about regarding the Vornado's features and performance. However, following our experiments, we concluded that the Vornado does a decent job of heating up a small room.

vornado vh200 space heater review - the vornado provides decent performance in heating up our small room...
The Vornado provides decent performance in heating up our small room testing space.
Credit: Laura Casner

After 20 minutes of running at full power, this device raised the temperature of a 161 square foot room from 66.5 degrees Fahrenheit up to 74 degrees. After another 40 minutes, it brought the temperature up to 77.7 degrees for an 11.2-degree rise over an hour.

vornado vh200 space heater review
Credit: Austin Palmer

Power Consumption


Another strong metric for the Vornado is energy costs. Running at a steady 1.27 kilowatts per hour, this model is one of the more efficient models we've tested. When we wrote this review, the national average price for a kilowatt-hour of power was about 13 cents. Using these figures, we can surmise that the Vornado will cost about $1.30 to run for 10 hours and $39 for 10 hours a day for 30 days. That may seem like a high cost, but these are 1500 watt devices that burn a ton of power — and given the high wattage, this is a fairly low operating cost.

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Credit: Ross Patton

Should You Buy the Vornado VH200?


To sum it up, we find it difficult to recommend the Vornado VH200. Its performance is unimpressive, it lacks any special features, and worst of all, it's much more expensive than models that offer all of the above.

What Other Space Heaters Should You Consider?


The value of the Vornado VH200 is very low; this space heater offers sub-par performance at a premium price. If you're shopping for a space heater on a budget, there's a good chance that you can find a model that works a lot better than this one that has a much lower price tag, like the Amazon Basics 1500W, or even the award-winning Lasko Ceramic Digital Tower.

Ross Patton and Austin Palmer