Optimus Infrared Quartz Heater H-5210 Review

The super-quiet operation of the Optimus H-5210 Infrared Quartz Heater (starting at $29, Amazon) makes a big impression on users, according to Optimus H-5210 reviews. Radiant space heaters like the H-5210 don't need fans to warm whatever sits in their heat path, so there's no whirring noise to irritate or distract. According to Optimus H-5210 reviews on Amazon, this quality is a boon for the workplace: Folks who are discomforted by too much summer AC and too little winter central heat happily report that placing an Optimus H-5210 in their cubicle or under a desk keeps them plenty warm without infringing on their colleagues. Shoppers commenting in Optimus H-5210 reviews on Northern Tool award points for the speed at which the unit heats up, a welcome feat on cold mornings. One reviewer writes of using the Optimus H-5210 to preheat a work studio before lighting up the wood stove; another uses it in a van during deer-hunting season; and another commends the "reflective warmth" of radiant heat over the circular currents of heat dispersed by a fan. The one gripe of note concerns the absence of an adjustable thermostat.

The Optimus H-5210 relies on quartz tubing to provide heat, which radiates out to the people and objects directly in front of it. That said, quite a few Optimus H-5210 reviews attest to this model's ability to warm up smaller rooms. Users praise its efficiency and cite the low 400-watt and high 800-watt settings compared with the maximum 1500 watts of most budget space heaters. The H-5210 boasts a carrying handle for portability and several safety features, including automatic shutoff, a tilt switch, and a cool outer case to prevent burns. It measures 6 inches wide by 14 inches deep by 15 inches high and weighs less than five pounds.

The Optimus H-5210 wins our vote based on users' reports about its effectiveness, both for people positioned in front of it and for small rooms. We also like that it's quiet, generates heat quickly, and stays cool to the touch. This low-cost space heater should serve you well.