Infrared heaters warm people and surfaces with radiant heat rather than heating all the air first — useful on patios, in workshops and for spot warmth indoors.
Prices checked on Amazon UK, 27 October 2026.
Infrared heaters warm people and surfaces with radiant heat rather than heating all the air first — useful on patios, in workshops and for spot warmth indoors. Patio models often list IP ratings for weather; indoor panels are usually lower wattage. This guide compares infrared heaters on Amazon UK using wattage and mounting claims from each listing. Running cost is still kW × hours × your unit rate; short directed use can cost less than heating a whole unused room. We found 8 infrared heaters in stock on Amazon UK with a live buy-box price when we checked on 27 October 2026. Our overall pick is the Devola 2000W Infrared Patio Heater at £109.99, the budget pick is the Warmlite Oscillating Infrared Heater at £34.95, and our pick freestanding carbon is the Veito CH1800RE Carbon Infrared Heater at £159.00. Prices and stock change often, so check both on Amazon before you buy.
Quick comparison
| Product | Price | Best for | Watts (listing) | Mount / form | IP / outdoor | Remote / smart | Type |
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| Devola 2000W Infrared Patio Heater | £109.99 | Overall patio 2000W | 2000W | Patio / wall-style | Garden (title) | – | Infrared patio |
| Warmlite Oscillating Infrared Heater | £34.95 | Lowest price | – | Portable / oscillating | – | – | Infrared portable |
| Veito CH1800RE Carbon Infrared Heater | £159.00 | Freestanding carbon | 1800W | Freestanding | – | – | Carbon infrared |
| Pro Breeze 2000W IP65 Patio Heater | £79.99 | IP65 wall patio | 2000W | Wall mounted | IP65 | – | Halogen infrared |
| Roxel 2000W Infrared Heater | £99.99 | Remote 2000W | 2000W | Freestanding-style | Indoor/outdoor (title) | Remote | Infrared |
| Könighaus 450W Smart Dual Infrared | £99.90 | Smart 450W | 450W | Panel / dual | – | Wi-Fi + remote | Far infrared |
| Devola Smart 1200W Infrared Patio | £139.99 | Smart patio 1200W | 1200W | Wall mounted | Patio | WiFi | Infrared patio |
| Hocosyme 180W Wall Infrared Heater | £63.99 | Low-watt wall | 180W | Wall-mounted | – | – | Infrared panel |
Specs from each Amazon UK listing (– = not stated on the listing); prices checked on Amazon UK on 27 October 2026.
Our picks
Devola 2000W Infrared Patio Heater
Devola 2000W Infrared Patio Heater
£109.99
Best overall
Warmlite Oscillating Infrared Heater
Warmlite Oscillating Infrared Heater
£34.95
Best budget
Veito CH1800RE Carbon Infrared Heater
Veito CH1800RE Carbon Infrared Heater
£159.00
Best for families
How we pick
We shortlist products sold on Amazon UK using capacity, features, customer ratings and price band. We do not lab-test every model unless a page says so. The Amazon page is the live price. How we recommend.
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The products
Buying advice
Our top picks
Best overall: Devola 2000W Infrared Patio Heater (£109.99). Devola 2000W electric infrared patio heater with low-energy wording for garden use on the listing. Strong outdoor-oriented overall pick.
Best budget: Warmlite Oscillating Infrared Heater (£34.95). The cheapest pick here. Warmlite infrared heater with oscillation and overheat protection on the listing — portable indoor-style unit.
Best freestanding: Veito CH1800RE Carbon Infrared Heater (£159.00). Veito CH1800RE freestanding carbon infrared heater, 1800W on the listing. Free-standing form for rooms or covered spots where the listing allows.
Other infrared heaters worth a look
Pro Breeze 2000W IP65 Patio Heater (£79.99). Pro Breeze 2000W IP65 waterproof outdoor halogen infrared patio heater, wall mounted on the listing.
Roxel 2000W Infrared Heater (£99.99). Roxel RH-510FS 2000W infrared heater with remote and child lock; indoor/outdoor wording on the title.
Könighaus 450W Smart Dual Infrared (£99.90). Könighaus 450W smart dual infrared heater with Wi-Fi app control and remote on the listing — lower watt panel-style heat.
Devola Smart 1200W Infrared Patio (£139.99). Devola smart electric infrared patio heater 1200W, wall mounted, WiFi enabled on the listing.
Hocosyme 180W Wall Infrared Heater (£63.99). 180W wall-mounted infrared space heater for home on the title — low-watt panel for small spot warmth.
Patio versus indoor
IP65 and patio titles suit covered outdoor use as the listing states. Indoor oscillating and low-watt panels are for rooms — do not assume weatherproofing.
Mount wall heaters on a suitable surface and follow clearances in the manual.
Radiant heat
You feel warmth in the beam quickly. Wind on an open patio reduces comfort even if the heater is powerful.
Lower watt panels cost less per hour but suit smaller zones.
What to look for in an infrared heater
Wattage matched to the zone you sit in.
IP rating if using outdoors.
Wall mount versus freestanding.
Remote or app control for convenience.
Overheat and tip-over protection where relevant.
Replacement element availability for halogen tubes.
How we chose these picks
We only included products that were in stock on Amazon UK with a single live buy-box price in pounds when we checked on 27 October 2026, read with a UK delivery address. We skipped listings showing low stock, no stock line or unclear details, and we avoided repeating products already featured in our other guides. Specs in the comparison table come from each product's Amazon UK listing, and a dash means the listing does not state that detail. Descriptions are based on what each listing says; we have not tested these products ourselves, and we have not used star ratings or review counts.
Prices were checked on Amazon UK on 27 October 2026 and can change at any time. Check the current price, details and delivery date on Amazon before you order.
Frequently asked questions
Are infrared heaters safe?
Used as the maker instructs — correct clearances, dry outdoor rating where needed, and tip-over/overheat features — infrared heaters are a normal electric heating option. Keep children and soft furnishings clear of hot surfaces and never cover the heater.
Do infrared heaters use a lot of electricity?
A 2 kW patio heater on full uses about 2 kWh per hour; multiply by your unit rate. Lower watt panels (for example 180–450W in this guide) use much less per hour. Short directed sessions often cost less than heating a whole empty room.
