Ranked #3 of 5Reviewed by Mike Hun·May 20, 2026

Lasko CD12950 Ellipse

Name: Lasko CD12950 Ellipse
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (1 reviews)

4.5

Averaged from + undefined

The verdict

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.

Lasko CD12950 Ellipse

Strengths

+Compact 5"×6" footprint fits desktops
+Touch controls
+Cool-touch exterior safe for desks
+Quiet operation

Watch-outs

−Coverage limited to personal space
−No thermostat
−Plastic body

How it compares

Most compact. Desktop form. Personal heating only.

Who this is for

At a glance: office desks, dorms, and personal heating.

Why you’d buy the Lasko CD12950 Ellipse

Compact 5"×6" footprint fits desktops.
Touch controls.
Cool-touch exterior safe for desks.

Why you’d skip it

Coverage limited to personal space.
No thermostat.
Plastic body.

Rating sources

cnn

4.5/5

“A budget pick with touch-sensitive controls and a compact 5-by-6-inch footprint.”

Our 4.5 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Lasko CD12950 Ellipse worth buying?

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.

What is the Lasko CD12950 Ellipse's biggest strength?

Compact 5"×6" footprint fits desktops

What is the main drawback of the Lasko CD12950 Ellipse?

Coverage limited to personal space

What sources back the 4.5/5 rating?

Our 4.5/5 rating is the average of scores from 1 independent space heaters under $100 review — cnn. Click any source on the product page to read the original review.

How it compares

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Product	Rating	Price	Best for	Head-to-head
Vornado AVH10	4.7	$100	living rooms and large bedrooms where even heat matters	vs. Lasko CD12950 Ellipse →
Lasko Ceramic Tower 755320	4.6	$80	narrow spaces, hallways, and bedrooms where tower form fits better	vs. Lasko CD12950 Ellipse →
Lasko CD12950 Ellipse (this product)	4.5	$50	office desks, dorms, and personal heating	—
Dreo Atom One	4.6	$50	value buyers who don't care about brand recognition	vs. Lasko CD12950 Ellipse →
GiveBest Ceramic Heater	4.3	$40	budget shoppers wanting maximum user-validated reliability	vs. Lasko CD12950 Ellipse →

#1 · Top Score

Vornado AVH10

4.7

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

Lasko Ceramic Tower 755320

4.6

Only tower in lineup. Includes remote + timer. Oscillates.

Dreo Atom One

4.6

Best value. Matches Dyson performance. Smaller brand than Lasko.

GiveBest Ceramic Heater

4.3

Cheapest. Most-reviewed. No oscillation or timer.

Lasko CD12950 Ellipse

4.5/5· $50

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