Verdict
Head-to-head · Best Space Heaters Under $100

Lasko CD12950 Ellipse vs Vornado AVH10

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

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.

Lasko CD12950 Ellipse
Ranked #3 in Best Space Heaters Under $100
Lasko CD12950 Ellipse
$50

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.

Strengths
  • Compact 5"×6" footprint fits desktops
  • Touch controls
  • Cool-touch exterior safe for desks
Watch-outs
  • Coverage limited to personal space
  • No thermostat
  • Plastic body
Vornado AVH10
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Space Heaters Under $100
Vornado AVH10
$100

The AVH10 is the best-overall pick — Vornado's vortex airflow heats the whole room evenly, not just the air in front of it.

Strengths
  • Vornado vortex airflow heats entire room (not just nearby)
  • Built-in tip-over and overheat safety
  • Solid metal grille build
Watch-outs
  • No remote or timer
  • Pricier than basic ceramic picks
  • Bulkier than tabletop Lasko

How they stack up

Lasko CD12950 Ellipse

Most compact. Desktop form. Personal heating only.

Vornado AVH10

Best overall airflow. No remote unlike Lasko 755320. Pricier than tabletop.

Specs side-by-side

SpecLasko CD12950 EllipseVornado AVH10
TypeCeramic tabletopVortex
Watts1500W1500W
ControlsTouch
Footprint5×6"
ThermostatAdjustable
SafetyTip-over + overheat
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