Head to head · 2026
Dr Infrared Heater DR-968 vs Duraflame 3D Infrared Quartz Electric Stove
Contender A
Dr Infrared Heater DR-968
Best OverallThe wood-cabinet infrared heater everyone else copies — dual PTC + quartz elements, a quiet blower, a real thermostat, and a 12-hour timer.
$112.99on Amazon
Price as of Aug 23, 12:31 AM ET — subject to change.
Contender B
Duraflame 3D Infrared Quartz Electric Stove
Premium PickA 1,500W infrared quartz heater dressed as a cast-iron stove, with a genuinely convincing 3D flame that runs with or without heat.
$139.99on Amazon
Price as of Aug 23, 12:31 AM ET — subject to change.
Our verdict
Both are 1,500W infrared quartz cabinet heaters with thermostats; the Duraflame trades the Dr Infrared's cool-touch wood box and tip-over switch for a stove-styled housing and a genuinely good 3D flame effect that runs without heat. Pure heating value and a cooler cabinet: DR-968. A heater that doubles as a focal point in a living room or cabin: Duraflame.
Pick the Dr Infrared Heater if…
- ✓You want the most heater for the money
- ✓Cool-touch cabinet and tip-over switch matter (kids, pets)
- ✓Quieter blower and 3-year warranty
Pick the Duraflame if…
- ✓You want the flame effect and stove styling
- ✓Flame-only mode for year-round ambiance
- ✓Living room, cabin, or den where looks count
Spec by spec
| Spec | Dr Infrared Heater DR-968 | Duraflame 3D Infrared Quartz Electric Stove |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.0 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Heat output | 1,500W high / 1,000W low (~5,200 BTU max) | 1,500W (~5,200 BTU) |
| Heater type | Infrared quartz + PTC, fan-forced cabinet | Infrared quartz, fan-forced, with 3D flame effect |
| Modes | High, Low, Auto (thermostat) | Heat + flame, flame only, adjustable flame brightness |
| Thermostat | Digital, 50–86°F | Adjustable digital thermostat |
| Timer | 12-hour | — |
| Room coverage | ~300 sq ft primary / up to 1,000 sq ft supplemental (manufacturer) | ~300–400 sq ft primary / up to 1,000 sq ft supplemental (manufacturer) |
| Safety | Tip-over shutoff, overheat shutoff, cool-touch cabinet, ETL | Overheat protection, safe-to-touch glass, ETL |
| Noise | ~39 dB (manufacturer rating) | Low fan hum |
| Size / weight | ~13 × 11 × 16 in / ~19 lb, on casters | ~24 × 13 × 23 in / ~25–29 lb |
| Cord | ~6 ft, wall outlet only | ~6 ft, wall outlet only |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
Still deciding?
Read the full reviews for the complete story, or check both current prices — sale pricing swings this class of decision all the time.
$112.99on Amazon
Price as of Aug 23, 12:31 AM ET — subject to change.
$139.99on Amazon
Price as of Aug 23, 12:31 AM ET — subject to change.