Russell Hobbs 650W 5-Fin Oil Filled Radiator with Adjustable Thermostat, Black (RHOFR3001)

Our Verdict

This is a small, low-wattage oil-filled radiator for one small room rather than a whole living room. At 650W it draws about a third of the power of a typical 2kW heater, which makes it a sensible choice for a box room, a home-office corner or a student bedroom where you want gentle background heat for hours at a time. Like any oil-filled radiator it takes a while to warm up, then gives silent, even heat and stays warm for a while after the thermostat clicks off. Russell Hobbs rates it for rooms up to 10m². There is a single power level and a thermostat dial, with no timer, so you switch it on and off yourself. It is only 38cm tall and weighs 2.8kg, so it tucks under a desk. Do not expect it to take the chill off a large, draughty room on a cold January evening: that needs a 2kW heater.

Key Features & Irish Specs

• 650W maximum heat output from five oil-filled fins, rated for rooms up to 10m²
• Variable thermostat with a power indicator light
• Overheat protection and safety cut-off; the listing also states tip-over protection
• Carry handle, castors, cable storage and a 1.5m power cord
• H38 x W13.5 x D25.5cm and 2.8kg; one-year warranty, with a second year free when registered with Russell Hobbs
• Listed with an Irish/UK 3-pin (Type G) mains plug, so no adaptor needed.