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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 318 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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84%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the Velocity 5R heater's heating capabilities and its convenient remote control. Many appreciate its quiet operation and compact size, along with the included safety features and ease of use. While some find the price a bit high, the timer function is also a frequently praised feature.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Heating
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tiny but Mighty

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Durring the winter months me and my damily needed a alternative to our fireplace, found this as a temporary solution, ended up being more powerful and efficient at heating bot just our living room, but most of the house felt noticeably different. I wholeheartedly recomend this geater especially if you live in a small apartment.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heating

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Heat W/O Powerr Surge

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We have always had trouble getting a space heater that can run at the same time as bathroom fan in other room. This has been a nice option so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heating, Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ms

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very quiet and warms room quickly as it claimed by manufacturere

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bought for emergency, keeping it for good

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this when my furnace went out but i’m keeping it for good. Love using it for some our rooms that tend to get a little colder. Love the safety auto-off switch on the underside.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Heater

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome product..Compact with great security features

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heating

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this Little Giant!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this little heater. It heats the room super fast and it's perfect if you have pets who like to sit close to the heat because it doesn't get hot enough to burn.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heating

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Almost too good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It does its job, exceptionally at that. Just draws a whole lot of power and can put strain on older homes electrical circuits

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Remote control
    Cons mentioned:
    Fan speed

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Load

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The fan is very loud, you can not adjust fan speed and have it at a set temperature. The remote only works about half the time. The touch screen is not very sensitive. Does keep the temperature you set it at though but it is annoying because this really loud fan comes on about every 30 sec. for 15 sec. Use it without temperature setting to avoid that irritation and just turn on and off though out the day.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Vornado Air Family of Brands
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      At Vornado, we take pride in our products and apologize for any difficulties you've experienced with your heater. This model is one of our more powerful, therefor it is a little bit louder than some. It has a 5-year manufacture warranty. Please call our Consumer Care line at 800-234-0604 or email us at [email protected] and allow us to diagnose the issue and find a solution. vornadobrands

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    almost perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We are really liking this space heater. We use it day and night. It operates fine with a nice even hear. Like others have mentioned, there are times that there’s a slight noise like the fan bearings are out of balance, but most of the time it's very quiet. Looking forward to using it for many years to come.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heating

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does the Job Well

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was purchased to help heat a 12 x 20 ft. sun room with a lot of windows that is always too cold in the winter. There is furnace heat in the room but not enough to make the room usable. This heater heats up the room quickly and is not too noisy to watch TV or make phone calls. Also quite a good looking heater.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Thermostat off

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good little heater but as others have mentioned the thermostat is in no way accurate. Ambient temperature is way off. My use for this heater is a 10x15 room and keeping the door closed. The timer feature is good for nighttime bedroom use. Shuts off automatically.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Vornado Air Family of Brands
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      At Vornado, we take pride in our products and are sad to hear the Velocity 5R did not meet your expectations. Please call our Consumer Care Team at 800-234-0604 or email us at [email protected] and allow us to assist you. vornadobrands

  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level, Remote control

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Heater

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pricey, but quality and features make it worth the money. Outstanding heat and air circulation (as with all Vornado equipment). Temperature control with self-adjusting heat and airflow is great. Remote control makes operation convenient. Relatively low noise level compared to our other heaters. Two issues cause me to give this a 4 instead of a 5---lowest temperature setting is 60 degrees. Also, the auto shutoff turns the heater off completely if it is picked up and moved--must restart. Overall, very pleased.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heating

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic Space Heater

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This little space heater is just unbelievably great! It’s portable and it heats up even a fairly large room well. I got two of them for a few rooms. On a cold day it warms up a medium size room quickly so you don’t have to turn on the heat for the entire house.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heating

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Smart and effective

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Quite effective and a strong Black Friday sale value. Mind that you do not place it directly below or near a home heating vent as the otherwise pretty smart thermostat may get a little confused, causing the machine too cycle on and off too frequently, making it a little more noisy than it needs to be.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heating

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Little heater works big

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This little heater does a big job. I use it to heat up my garage for my dogs and it really fills the room.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heating

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very warm, but never got the remote control

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It certainly does its job and heats up the room rather fast. U didn't get a remote control though if I am honest. The space heater is very warm and I have liked it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Vornado Air Family of Brands
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      We expect our products to be packaged correctly. I'm sorry to hear the remote was not included in your new purchase. Please call our Consumer Care line at 800-234-0604 or email us at [email protected] and allow us to take care of that for you. vornadobrands

  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Better for small rooms, stellar design.

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The "large" room rating is overstated. I placed it in 300 sq ft room that was 68 degrees and it didn't change the temp an hour into operation. I could feel the heat about 8 ft into the room, so it's probably better suited for 100-150 sq ft. Beyond that, the design is spectacular. It has a small footprint, clear display, and it's totally silent. Not really sure why they would develop a new model without wifi though. Seems a little shortsighted. I'd absolutely purchase a larger version (it's tiny) that could sufficiently heat a 300 sf room, but they don't make them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Reliable heater

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Surprisingly uniform heat, consistent airflow, and easy thermostat adjustment. Very quiet as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Affordable, Compact, and Portable Space Heater

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was looking for a space heater that was affordable, compact, and portable and from previous experience with other Vornado products, I decided to go with the Velocity 5R. The Velocity 5R definitely suites my needs of a space heater being compact, portable, and affordable!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Heating

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Varnado Heater

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This heater warms a room with ease!!! I have 3 of them!!! Great Buy!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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