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Portable heaters: how to choose the right one

Portable heaters let you put warmth where you need it. Here's how the main types compare and what to look for before you buy.

Written by the Pyrivo UK team · Updated October 2026

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Power
400W / 800W
Room size
Up to 12 m²
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Pyrivo portable heater used in bedroom, office, kitchen and bathroom

Quick answer

Portable heaters let you put warmth where you need it. Here's how the main types compare and what to look for before you buy.

Types of portable heater

TypeTypical powerWarm-upBest for
Plug-in ceramic (Pyrivo)400–800WFastSmall rooms, quick heat
Fan heater2–3kWFastShort bursts
Oil-filled radiator1.5–2.5kWSlowLong periods, bigger rooms
Halogen0.4–1.2kWInstantSpot heat for one person
Convector2kWMediumBackground warmth

Running costs

Heater powerCost per hour at 25p/kWhTypical example
400W10pPyrivo on low
800W20pPyrivo on high
2,000W50pStandard fan heater
3,000W75pLarge convector or fan heater

Features worth paying for

  • Thermostat – stops the heater running flat out all the time.
  • Timer – avoids it being left on by mistake.
  • Overheat and tip protection – essential for safety.
  • Remote – convenient from the sofa or bed.

Is Pyrivo a good portable heater?

If you want to heat one small-to-medium room quickly without a trailing cable, Pyrivo is a strong fit. Because it plugs into the wall, it's easy to move from the office in the day to the bedroom at night. For a large lounge, consider two units – our multi-pack bundles bring the price per heater down.

Pyrivo plug-in ceramic heater

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Pyrivo Plug-In Heater

  • Warms rooms up to 12 m²
  • 400W / 800W, from ~10p an hour
  • Remote, timer & overheat cut-off

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Frequently asked questions

The lowest-wattage heater that keeps your room comfortable. A 400–800W heater with a thermostat will cost less per hour than a 2–3kW model.

As a rough guide, allow about 60–70W per m² in a reasonably insulated room. An 800W heater suits roughly 10–12 m².

Use a heater with a timer and overheat protection, and set it to switch off. Never leave it near bedding or covered.

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Stop heating the whole house to warm one room. Pyrivo plugs straight into the wall and puts the heat where you are.

  • Heats the room in minutes
  • Remote control & timer
  • Adjustable digital thermostat
  • Overheat auto shut-off

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