# Quiet space heaters

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/home/space-heater/quiet/
Category: Home > Space heater. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 219 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Nov 2018 to Mar 2026.

**Question:** Which space heater is quiet enough for a bedroom or office?

**Short answer:** Dreo Atom 416 Space Heater leads on noise with a clean sweep: 24 of 24 shoppers who mentioned sound called it quiet. Dreo Atom Core Tabletop Heater comes next at 24 of 27. At the other end, Honeywell 360 Surround Heater has the weakest record here, with 6 of 33 calling it quiet.

**What stands out:** Warm doesn't mean quiet. 62% of Honeywell 360 Surround Heater reviews praise the heat, yet 70% say it's loud or clicks.

## Ranking (shoppers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Quiet | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dreo Atom 416 Space Heater | 24 of 24 | 100% | yes |
| 2 | Dreo Atom Core Tabletop Heater | 24 of 27 | 89% | yes |
| 3 | Honeywell Slim Ceramic Tower Heater | 21 of 29 | 72% | yes |
| 4 | Dreo Solaris Plus Tower Heater | 14 of 19 | 74% | yes |
| 5 | De'Longhi Radiator Heater | 19 of 27 | 70% | yes |
| 6 | Honeywell Digital Ceramic Tower Heater | 12 of 26 | 46% | no |
| 7 | Honeywell 360 Surround Heater | 6 of 33 | 18% | no |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Dreo Atom 416 Space Heater

Quiet for every shopper who brought up noise (24 of 24). 83% add that it warms the room well, and 21% that it heats up fast.

- Praised for: Heats the room well (83%), Easy controls (42%), Heats up fast (21%)
- Reports counted: 24

### 2. Dreo Atom Core Tabletop Heater

24 of 27 called it quiet, while 11% found it loud or clicky. 14% say it's cheap to run and 14% call it good value.

- Praised for: Heats the room well (68%), Heats up fast (25%), Good value (14%)
- Reports counted: 28

### 3. Honeywell Slim Ceramic Tower Heater

Heat gets more praise than the sound here: 68% like the warmth and 54% call it quiet, but 22% say it's loud or clicks.

- Praised for: Heats the room well (68%), Feels safe (tip-over, auto-off) (24%), Heats up fast (24%)
- Complaints: Burning smell (5%)
- Reports counted: 37

### 4. Dreo Solaris Plus Tower Heater

Noise is a real split on this tower: 59% of reviews call it quiet and 32% say it's loud or clicks. 23% like the controls.

- Praised for: Heats the room well (55%), Heats up fast (32%), Easy controls (23%)
- Complaints: Stopped working (9%)
- Reports counted: 22

### 5. De'Longhi Radiator Heater

This radiator-style heater was quiet for 19 of 27 shoppers. Warmth is a sore spot for some, with 20% saying it didn't heat the room.

- Praised for: Heats the room well (60%), Easy controls (17%), Heats up fast (7%)
- Complaints: Doesn't heat the room (20%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 6. Honeywell Digital Ceramic Tower Heater

Shoppers like the heat, at 66%, but noise is the problem: 37% say it's loud or clicks, and 12 of 26 called it quiet.

- Praised for: Heats the room well (66%), Heats up fast (29%), Easy controls (18%)
- Complaints: Stopped working (8%), Shuts off or trips breaker (8%), Doesn't heat the room (8%)
- Reports counted: 38

### 7. Honeywell 360 Surround Heater

No heater here drew more noise reports (33), and 6 of 33 called it quiet. 12% also mention a burning smell.

- Praised for: Heats the room well (63%), Good value (13%), Feels safe (tip-over, auto-off) (10%)
- Complaints: Doesn't heat the room (15%), Burning smell (13%), Stopped working (8%)
- Reports counted: 40

## Questions

**What is the quietest space heater?**

Going by Target reviews, it's Dreo Atom 416 Space Heater. Not one of the 24 shoppers who mentioned noise called it loud.

**Is the Honeywell 360 Surround Heater loud?**

For many shoppers, yes. 6 of 33 called it quiet, so if noise matters, the Dreo heaters here did much better.

**Is the De'Longhi Radiator Heater quiet?**

Usually. 19 of 27 called it quiet, though 27% of reviews mention noise or clicking.

**Can I leave a quiet space heater on while I sleep?**

No. However quiet it is, turn it off when you go to sleep or leave the room. Follow the manual, plug it straight into a wall outlet (no extension cord or power strip), and keep it clear of bedding, curtains and furniture.

## Method

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