De'Longhi EW7707CM ComforTemp Oil-Filled Radiator Heater vs Dr Infrared Heater DR-968 1500W Infrared Cabinet Heater
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
De'Longhi EW7707CM ComforTemp Oil-Filled Radiator Heater
A bedroom or office of at least 43 square feet where quiet, fanless heat matters more than fast warm-up
A sealed oil-filled radiator with no fan, no filter and nothing to refill. Two rocker switches give 700, 800 or 1500 watts and a numbered dial holds the room temperature, with a ComforTemp button for an automatic setting. The manual asks for three feet clear in front and above, sets a 43 square foot minimum room size, and says an overheat trip has to be reset by a service centre.
Published specifications
- Manual: model EW7707CM, 120V~60Hz, 1500 W
- De'Longhi FAQ sheet: power settings 700 W minimum, 800 W intermediate, 1500 W maximum
- Manual: 3 ft (0.9 m) clear from the front and top; not for rooms under 43 sq ft
- Manual: antifreeze setting holds about 42 F (5 C); listing says 44 F
- De'Longhi FAQ sheet: 14 x 6 x 25 inches, 24 lb, 6-foot cord, oil never needs changing
- Manual: one-year limited warranty to the original purchaser; listing says three years
Strengths
- Radiant heat with no fan, no filter and sealed oil that De'Longhi says never needs topping up
- All three power levels are published in watts, and a numbered thermostat plus ComforTemp both cycle the heat
- Antifreeze setting holds roughly 42 F, useful for an unheated room in winter
Caveats
- An overheat shutdown has to be reset by a De'Longhi service centre, not by unplugging it
- The listing promises three years of warranty while De'Longhi's own manual states one
- Needs three feet clear in front and above, and the manual bars rooms under 43 square feet
Read the full De'Longhi EW7707CM ComforTemp Oil-Filled Radiator Heater guide
Dr Infrared Heater DR-968 1500W Infrared Cabinet Heater
A main living room or home office with its own circuit and three feet clear front and back
A wheeled cabinet heater that pairs an infrared quartz tube with a PTC element and blows the heat out with a quiet fan. HIGH is 1500 watts, LOW is 1000, and ECO picks between them to hold a set point between 50 and 85 degrees. It has overheat, blocked-intake and tip-over cut-offs, needs three feet clear front and rear, and must plug straight into a grounded wall outlet.
Published specifications
- Manual: model DR-968, 120V 60Hz, 1500 W, 12.5 A maximum continuous draw, about 5,200 BTU
- Manual: HIGH 1500 W, LOW 1000 W, ECO alternates between them; timer 1-12 hours
- Maker page: electronic thermostat 50-85 F; UL certified; grounded three-prong plug
- Manual: 3 ft (0.9 m) clear from the front and rear; not for bathrooms or outdoors
- Manual: overheat cut-off, inlet-air overheat cut-off and a self-resetting tip-over switch
- Manual: rear electrostatic filter, vacuum monthly; sizes published as 15.5-16 in high, 19-23.5 lb
Strengths
- Three separate cut-offs are documented: overheat, blocked inlet air, and a tip-over switch that resets itself
- HIGH and LOW are published in watts and the thermostat is set in degrees, not on a numbered dial
- Filter is a vacuum-clean electrostatic panel with no cartridge to buy, and night mode cuts the sampling noise
Caveats
- It samples the room every five minutes by running the fan, so it is never silent in standby
- The warranty sheet asks you to mail back a registration form, and its own headline says 1-3 years
- No extension cord, power strip or surge protector, and it should not share a circuit with another large appliance
Read the full Dr Infrared Heater DR-968 1500W Infrared Cabinet Heater guide
How to choose between them
Choose the De'Longhi EW7707CM ComforTemp Oil-Filled Radiator Heater if your situation matches: A bedroom or office of at least 43 square feet where quiet, fanless heat matters more than fast warm-up. Its main caveat: An overheat shutdown has to be reset by a De'Longhi service centre, not by unplugging it.
Choose the Dr Infrared Heater DR-968 1500W Infrared Cabinet Heater if your situation matches: A main living room or home office with its own circuit and three feet clear front and back. Its main caveat: It samples the room every five minutes by running the fan, so it is never silent in standby.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- De'Longhi Instructions for Use for model EW7707CM, supplied with the listing Source for De'Longhi EW7707CM ComforTemp Oil-Filled Radiator Heater
- De'Longhi EW7707CM Manuals/FAQs/Parts sheet, supplied with the listing Source for De'Longhi EW7707CM ComforTemp Oil-Filled Radiator Heater
- Dr. Infrared Heater product page for model DR-968 Source for Dr Infrared Heater DR-968 1500W Infrared Cabinet Heater
- Dr. Infrared Heater DR-968 Owner's Manual supplied with the listing Source for Dr Infrared Heater DR-968 1500W Infrared Cabinet Heater
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