The best electric panel heaters (November 2026)
Wall-mounted or freestanding, panel heaters are made for rooms you heat every day: a weekly schedule means they heat only when you are home. Our ranking and running costs.
The ranking for November 2026
| # | Model | Type | Power | Per hour | Per month* | Controls | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Devola DVPW2500WH Smart Glass Panel Heater 2500W Best for large rooms | Panel heater | 2,500 W | 65.8p | £59.22 5 hours a day on thermostat | Digital thermostat, weekly schedule, Wi-Fi, remote | 8.8 | Check price → |
| 2 | Devola DVPW1500WH Smart Glass Panel Heater 1500W Best smart panel heater | Panel heater | 1,500 W | 39.5p | £35.53 5 hours a day on thermostat | Digital thermostat, weekly schedule, Wi-Fi, remote | 8.7 | Check price → |
| 3 | Devola DVM20B Slim Panel Heater 2kW Programmable without Wi-Fi | Panel heater | 2,000 W | 52.6p | £47.38 5 hours a day on thermostat | Digital thermostat, weekly schedule | 7.9 | Check price → |
| 4 | Devola Smart Glass Panel Heater 2000W Smart panel for living rooms | Panel heater | 2,000 W | 52.6p | £47.38 5 hours a day on thermostat | Digital thermostat, weekly schedule, Wi-Fi, remote | 7.3 | Check price → |
| 5 | Devola Smart Glass Panel Heater 1000W Smart panel for bedrooms | Panel heater | 1,000 W | 26.3p | £23.69 5 hours a day on thermostat | Digital thermostat, weekly schedule, Wi-Fi, remote | 7.3 | Check price → |
Devola DVPW2500WH Smart Glass Panel Heater 2500W
Digital thermostat, weekly schedule, Wi-Fi, remote
Devola DVPW1500WH Smart Glass Panel Heater 1500W
Digital thermostat, weekly schedule, Wi-Fi, remote
Devola DVM20B Slim Panel Heater 2kW
Digital thermostat, weekly schedule
Devola Smart Glass Panel Heater 2000W
Digital thermostat, weekly schedule, Wi-Fi, remote
Devola Smart Glass Panel Heater 1000W
Digital thermostat, weekly schedule, Wi-Fi, remote
* Typical use shown under each figure, 30 days, at the Ofgem price cap (26.32p/kWh). Typical means the seller does not publish the power, so we use a typical figure for that kind of appliance. Recalculated every update.
- Running cost: What each one costs per hour and per month at the Ofgem price cap (26.32p/kWh). Watt for watt, every electric heater costs the same to run: the one that saves money is the right size and switches itself off.
- Controls: Thermostats, timers, weekly schedules, eco modes and Wi-Fi score highest: they are what actually cuts the bill.
- Safety: Tip-over and overheat protection, and splash protection (IP24) for bathrooms.
- What buyers say: Amazon UK sales and what buyers repeat in their reviews, summarised in our own words. Newer models with few reviews score lower until they have them.
We don't test products at home: we combine manufacturers' specifications, Amazon UK listings and buyer feedback with the running-cost maths. How we compare.
The best for each situation
Devola DVPW1500WH Smart Glass Panel Heater 1500W
App, Alexa and a weekly schedule.
Check price on Amazon →Devola Smart Glass Panel Heater 1000W
Low running cost for a small room.
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Why a schedule saves more than anything else
A panel heater with a 7-day timer heats the room for the hours you are actually in it, and drops to a lower temperature the rest of the time. That is what makes the bill smaller, not the panel itself: watt for watt, all electric heaters cost the same.
🧮What is the cheapest way to heat your home? Gas, electric, heat pump or heated throw: the numbers→Frequently asked questions
Are electric panel heaters cheap to run?
They cost the same per watt as any electric heater: 39.5p an hour for 1.5 kW at the price cap. They save money because you can schedule them precisely.
Can a panel heater go in a bathroom?
Only models rated IP24 or higher, fitted outside the zones closest to the bath and shower, following the manual and the wiring regulations.
Running costs use the Ofgem energy price cap, 1 October to 31 December 2026: average unit rate for electricity paid by Direct Debit (26.32p/kWh, standing charge 54.83p/day) and gas (7.97p/kWh). National averages; your region and tariff may differ. Prices on Amazon change: check the live price before you buy.