Best Room Heaters in India for Winter 2026: Quartz, Fan, Convector and Oil-Filled
Note: the "Check price" buttons are plain store links; we earn nothing from them right now. Picks are based on facts we checked. How we pick.
Room heaters in India fall into four types. Quartz/halogen heaters (about ₹1,000–1,300) warm whoever sits in front of them. Fan heaters and convectors (about ₹1,000–2,300) warm a small room quickly. Oil-filled radiators (OFR) (about ₹7,900–16,400) heat slowly but evenly and keep the air less dry. Pick the type first, then the model.
Quick picks
- Personal quartz heater: Usha QH 4302, around ₹1,099
- Quartz from Crompton: Crompton Comfyplus, around ₹1,279
- Fan heater, two settings: Orient FH20WP, around ₹1,499
- Cheapest fan heater here: Orpat OEH-1220, around ₹999
Comparison table
| Product | Price (approx.) | Type | Wattage (listed) | Listed details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usha QH 4302 | ₹1,099 | Quartz | 800 W | 2 quartz rods |
| Crompton Comfyplus | ₹1,279 | Quartz | — | — |
| Orient FH20WP | ₹1,499 | Fan | 1000 / 2000 W | — |
| Orpat OEH-1220 | ₹999 | Fan | 2000 W | — |
| Crompton Insta Comfort | ₹1,775 | Convector | 2000 W | — |
| Orient HC2005D | ₹2,299 | Convector | 2000 W | — |
| Morphy Richards OFR 13-fin | ₹7,879 | Oil-filled | — | 13 fins |
| Glen HA7012OR9 | ₹9,422 | Oil-filled | 2400 W | — |
| Bajaj Vienna | ₹11,779 | Oil-filled | 2500 W | — |
| Havells Hestio 13-fin | ₹16,372 | Oil-filled | 2900 W | 13 fins (9-fin ~₹12,305) |
Prices are the listed selling price on the named store on 25 Oct 2026 (IST), before bank/exchange offers. "—" means we could not verify that detail from the listing, so we left it out.
The picks, one by one
1. Usha QH 4302
Around ₹1,099 as of Oct 2026 · check the live price
- Type: Quartz
- Wattage (listed): 800 W
- Listed details: 2 quartz rods
Source: Flipkart listing, checked 25 Oct 2026. Store buttons open a search on that store; confirm the exact model and variant before buying.
2. Crompton Comfyplus
Around ₹1,279 as of Oct 2026 · check the live price
- Type: Quartz
Source: Flipkart listing, checked 25 Oct 2026. Store buttons open a search on that store; confirm the exact model and variant before buying.
3. Orient FH20WP
Around ₹1,499 as of Oct 2026 · check the live price
- Type: Fan
- Wattage (listed): 1000 / 2000 W
Source: Flipkart listing, checked 25 Oct 2026. Store buttons open a search on that store; confirm the exact model and variant before buying.
4. Orpat OEH-1220
Around ₹999 as of Oct 2026 · check the live price
- Type: Fan
- Wattage (listed): 2000 W
Source: Flipkart listing, checked 25 Oct 2026. Store buttons open a search on that store; confirm the exact model and variant before buying.
5. Crompton Insta Comfort
Around ₹1,775 as of Oct 2026 · check the live price
- Type: Convector
- Wattage (listed): 2000 W
Source: Flipkart listing, checked 25 Oct 2026. Store buttons open a search on that store; confirm the exact model and variant before buying.
6. Orient HC2005D
Around ₹2,299 as of Oct 2026 · check the live price
- Type: Convector
- Wattage (listed): 2000 W
Source: Flipkart listing, checked 25 Oct 2026. Store buttons open a search on that store; confirm the exact model and variant before buying.
7. Morphy Richards OFR 13-fin
Around ₹7,879 as of Oct 2026 · check the live price
- Type: Oil-filled
- Listed details: 13 fins
Source: Flipkart listing, checked 25 Oct 2026. Store buttons open a search on that store; confirm the exact model and variant before buying.
8. Glen HA7012OR9
Around ₹9,422 as of Oct 2026 · check the live price
- Type: Oil-filled
- Wattage (listed): 2400 W
Source: Flipkart listing, checked 25 Oct 2026. Store buttons open a search on that store; confirm the exact model and variant before buying.
9. Bajaj Vienna
Around ₹11,779 as of Oct 2026 · check the live price
- Type: Oil-filled
- Wattage (listed): 2500 W
Source: Flipkart listing, checked 25 Oct 2026. Store buttons open a search on that store; confirm the exact model and variant before buying.
10. Havells Hestio 13-fin
Around ₹16,372 as of Oct 2026 · check the live price
- Type: Oil-filled
- Wattage (listed): 2900 W
- Listed details: 13 fins (9-fin ~₹12,305)
Source: Flipkart listing, checked 25 Oct 2026. Store buttons open a search on that store; confirm the exact model and variant before buying.
Quick guide by room
| Need | Type | Typical price seen |
|---|---|---|
| Warm one person at a desk | Quartz (800 W) | ₹1,000–1,300 |
| Heat a small room fast | Fan or convector (2000 W) | ₹1,000–2,300 |
| Heat a bedroom evenly for hours | Oil-filled radiator | ₹7,900–16,400 |
Safety first
- Keep heaters away from curtains, bedding and anything that can catch fire.
- Never cover a heater or dry clothes on it.
- Look for tip-over protection and overheat cut-off on the listing.
- Do not use fuel-burning heaters (angithi, coal) in a closed room. They can produce carbon monoxide.
What we left out
Some listings (Orient QH800ASQ quartz, Usha HC 812T convector) did not clearly show the wattage on the pages we checked, so we have left them out rather than guess.
FAQ
Which type of room heater is best for a bedroom?
For overnight use in a closed bedroom, many buyers prefer an oil-filled radiator: it has no exposed glowing element and warms the room evenly. Quartz and fan heaters suit short bursts of heat. Whichever you choose, follow the manufacturer's safety instructions.
How much electricity does a room heater use?
Roughly its wattage per hour at full power: a 2000 W heater uses about 2 units (kWh) per hour at full setting. Thermostats and lower settings reduce this. Multiply by your per-unit tariff to estimate cost.
Do room heaters dry the air?
All heaters lower relative humidity as they warm air. Fan and quartz heaters tend to feel drier. Keeping a bowl of water in the room or using a humidifier can help.
Is it safe to use a heater with an inverter or extension cord?
Check the heater's wattage against your inverter's capacity; most home inverters cannot run 2000 W heaters. Plug high-wattage heaters directly into a wall socket rated for the load, not a thin extension cord.
Sources
How this list was made: our selection method. Spotted a wrong price or spec? Tell us and we will fix it.