Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Vornado AVH10 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.7). The gap is mostly about living rooms and large bedrooms where even heat matters — 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 AVH10 is the best-overall pick — Vornado's vortex airflow heats the whole room evenly, not just the air in front of it.
Most compact. Desktop form. Personal heating only.
Best overall airflow. No remote unlike Lasko 755320. Pricier than tabletop.
| Spec | Lasko CD12950 Ellipse | Vornado AVH10 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Ceramic tabletop | Vortex |
| Watts | 1500W | 1500W |
| Controls | Touch | — |
| Footprint | 5×6" | — |
| Thermostat | — | Adjustable |
| Safety | — | Tip-over + overheat |