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Review · Small-Space Living

DREO Solaris 718 review

$100–150Research-based· Last verified 2026-10-30

81/ 100

Verdict

A slim 1,500 W tower heater with a digital thermostat in 1°F steps and a remote. Four independent hands-on tests agree it warms a small room quickly, and CNN Underscored measured it at 41 dB at its loudest. It's almost 30 in tall, and DREO's warranty is only one year.

Best for: Most studios and one-bedroom living rooms · Anyone who wants a quiet heater with a real thermostat and a remote

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81/ 100

Trust Score: 81/100 Good

Confidence: Medium (4 independent sources)

Reviewed · Methodology v1.1 · how we score

Why this score: Four independent hands-on tests agree it heats a small room quickly and quietly, and none reports a defect. DREO publishes full specs, materials and warnings, an address and a clear claim process. It loses 8 points because DREO recalled another heater in October 2026, 8 because we couldn't verify a UL or ETL listing in a public directory, and 3 for a 1-year warranty.

Not hands-on tested. This score is based on public, verifiable evidence. Commissions never change a score.

Small-space fit

96/100

Space heaters fit rubric v1.0. Separate from the Trust Score: it rates how well the product does its job in a small home.

CriterionWeightScore
Tip-over and overheat safety35%10/10
Noise25%10/10
Floor footprint20%8/10
Thermostat control20%10/10

Pros

  • Warmed the area in front of it by 21°F in 15 minutes in CNN Underscored's test
  • Quietest fan heater CNN measured here: 41 dB on its loudest setting
  • Digital thermostat from 41 to 95°F in 1°F steps, remote and child lock
  • Tip-over switch beeps, then cuts power about 20 seconds after it falls (CNN)

Cons

  • Almost 30 in tall, and the conical shape didn't suit every tester
  • The remote uses symbols only, with no text labels (Bob Vila, The Gadgeteer)
  • 1-year warranty (Vornado gives 5 years)
  • DREO recalled a different heater, the DR-HSH015, on Oct 29, 2026

What reviewers found

Independent reviews with real use, counted in the Trust Score. Summaries are in our words; the full reviews are at the links.

Key specs

Footprint (W × D, in)7.9 × 7.9
Height (in)29.7
Weight (lb)8
Power (W)1500
Heat settings5 heat, 3 fan
ThermostatDigital, 41–95°F in 1°F steps
Loudest setting (dB)41 (CNN Underscored)
Warranty1 year

Sources behind the Trust Score (13)

  • CNN Underscored: The best space heaters (E1): Best space heater. 234 sq ft room, sensors at 3 and 10 ft for 60 min: +21°F in front of it in 15 min without oscillation (11°F with), 95°F at 15 min and 101°F at 1 hr on highest; 41 dB at its loudest; tip-over beeps, then shuts off 20 s after falling; grille doesn't get too hot. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
  • Family Handyman: The 6 safest space heaters, tested and reviewed (E1): Best overall. Dylan Fischer, rooms of 169–196 sq ft, 4–6 hours per heater: 10°F difference in the center of the room on high; low mode nearly silent; grates took a few minutes to cool after high heat; disliked the conical shape and vague setup directions. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
  • Bob Vila: Is the Solaris 718 worth it? (E1): Glenda Taylor, Sept 27, 2024, at home in a 216 sq ft room: 60°F to 70°F in just under 30 minutes on high; highest mode sounds like white noise; remote has symbols only. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
  • HGTV: 7 best space heaters of 2026, tested and reviewed (E1): Best overall. Kamron Sanders, photos dated Mar 31, 2026; tipped units over while running to check the shutoff; notes no large-room heater reached its claimed 300–400 sq ft. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
  • DREO US: Solaris 718 product page (P1): 7.9 × 7.9 × 29.7 in; 8 lb; 1,500 W; 5 heat and 3 fan settings; 41–95°F digital thermostat in 1°F steps; 300 sq ft; 25 dB on low; V0 flame-retardant material; 45° tip-over and overheat protection; 3 ft clearance warning. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
  • Bob Vila: Is the Solaris 718 worth it? (P3): Heated a 216 sq ft room by 10°F in under 30 minutes, within the 300 sq ft rating. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
  • CPSC Recalls API, title search 'Dreo' since 2021-10-30 (S1): One heater recall: DR-HSH015 (Whole-Room Heater 715), recall 27054, Oct 29, 2026, about 338,800 units made April 2025 to January 2026 that can overheat and ignite. Not this model, but it's the same brand and category. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
  • DREO US: Solaris 718 product page (S2): No UL or ETL listing named on the product page; we haven't found this model in a public certification directory yet. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
  • DREO: Warranty Terms & Conditions (B1): 377 Valley Rd, Unit #2686, Clifton, NJ 07013; (888) 290-1688; support@dreo.com. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
  • uspto.report mirror of USPTO records: DREO (reg. 6713383) (B2): Registered Apr 26, 2022 to Hesung Innovation; class 28, not heaters. Its class 11 applications we found (90799640, 90903774) show as pending in the mirrors. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
  • uspto.report mirror of USPTO records: DREO (reg. 6713383) (B3): First use in commerce Feb 23, 2021. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
  • DREO: Warranty Terms & Conditions (W1): 12-month limited warranty from purchase; claims by email or phone; keep proof of purchase, or the warranty starts 2 months after the manufacture date; repair or replace. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.
  • DREO: Contact us (W3): Support by email and phone, with regional support contacts and a product recalls page. Accessed Oct 30, 2026.

Sources behind the fit rating (4)

  • Tip-over and overheat safety: CNN Underscored: tip-over shutoff 20 s after falling, grille doesn't get too hot; Family Handyman: most of the unit cool to the touch
  • Noise: CNN Underscored: 41 dB at its loudest
  • Floor footprint: DREO product page: 7.9 × 7.9 in = 62 sq in
  • Thermostat control: DREO product page: digital thermostat, 41–95°F in 1°F steps