Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Lasko Ceramic Tower 755320 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about narrow spaces, hallways, and bedrooms where tower form fits better — read the strengths below before deciding.
The CD12950 Ellipse is the desktop pick — Lasko's tabletop ceramic for offices and personal space heating. Best for under-desk and small-room use.
The 755320 is the tower pick — Lasko's oscillating ceramic tower with remote and timer at $80. Best for narrow spaces where a tower fits better than a box heater.
Most compact. Desktop form. Personal heating only.
Only tower in lineup. Includes remote + timer. Oscillates.
| Spec | Lasko CD12950 Ellipse | Lasko Ceramic Tower 755320 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Ceramic tabletop | Ceramic tower |
| Watts | 1500W | — |
| Controls | Touch | — |
| Footprint | 5×6" | — |
| Oscillation | — | Yes |
| Remote | — | Yes |
| Timer | — | 8-hour |