Head to head · 2026
King Electric PSH2440TB Portable Shop Heater vs Comfort Zone CZ220 Ceiling-Mount Garage Heater
Contender A
King Electric PSH2440TB Portable Shop Heater
Editor's ChoiceA 3,750W / 240V portable shop heater with a thermostat, a mounting bracket, and a plug — garage heat without hardwiring if you have a 240V outlet.
~$199 typical price
Buy on AmazonContender B
5,000W of hardwired 240V fan-forced heat on a ceiling bracket for about a hundred dollars — the cheapest way to heat a garage permanently.
~$108 typical price
Buy on AmazonOur verdict
Plug-in portability versus hardwired permanence. The King plugs into an existing 240V outlet, includes a bracket, and moves with you — at 3,750W it suits a one-car garage or a shop corner. The Comfort Zone is hardwired to the ceiling, makes 5,000W, and costs less, but it's a permanent install that needs an electrician. Already have a 240V outlet and rent or move often? King. Want the most heat per dollar, installed once? Comfort Zone.
Pick the King Electric if…
- ✓You already have a 240V receptacle in the garage
- ✓Renting, or you want a heater that moves with you
- ✓One-car garage or a workshop corner
Pick the Comfort Zone if…
- ✓You want 5,000W for a two-car garage
- ✓A permanent, out-of-the-way ceiling install
- ✓Lowest purchase price; you're hiring an electrician anyway
Spec by spec
| Spec | King Electric PSH2440TB Portable Shop Heater | Comfort Zone CZ220 Ceiling-Mount Garage Heater |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.3 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Heat output | 3,750W (~12,800 BTU) | 5,000W (~17,000 BTU) |
| Voltage | 240V, plug-in (dedicated circuit with matching receptacle) | 240V, hardwired (dedicated 30A circuit) |
| Heater type | Fan-forced electric, portable / wall-mount | Fan-forced electric unit heater, ceiling mount |
| Thermostat | Built-in adjustable | Built-in adjustable dial |
| Mounting | Bracket included; also freestanding | Ceiling bracket included; adjustable louvers |
| Room coverage | ~350–400 sq ft insulated space | ~500 sq ft insulated garage |
| Safety | Overheat protection, steel housing | Overheat protection, ETL |
| Noise | Moderate shop-fan level | Loud fan |
| Size / weight | Compact steel housing with handle | ~14 × 12 × 14 in / ~15 lb |
| Cord | Short 240V cord and plug; never use with an extension cord | — |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Wiring | — | Hardwired by an electrician; no plug |
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.
~$199 typical price
Buy on Amazon~$108 typical price
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