Briza Infrared Carbon Patio/Garage Heater 1500W vs Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX-WIFI
Briza Infrared Carbon Patio/Garage Heater 1500W
Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX-WIFI
The short answer
Briza Infrared Carbon Patio/Garage Heater 1500W comes out ahead overall with 6.7/10 against 6.3/10 for the Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX-WIFI. Briza Infrared Carbon Patio/Garage Heater 1500W is stronger on noise & sleep-friendliness and health & materials. Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX-WIFI is stronger on safety, heating performance, bedroom usability and value. At current verified prices, the Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX-WIFI costs about $63.89 less.
- Choose the Briza Infrared Carbon Patio/Garage Heater 1500W if: Anyone working in an open-door or uninsulated garage who wants silent radiant heat aimed at themselves.
- Choose the Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX-WIFI if: Owners of small or insulated garages and garage gyms with no 240V circuit who want app or voice control.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Briza Infrared Carbon Patio/Garage Heater 1500W | Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX-WIFI |
|---|---|---|
| Noise & Sleep-Friendliness | 9.0Fanless carbon lamp. | 6.0No rated dB; an owner (Slickdeals) reports audible fan noise; quieter than 240V blowers but not silent. |
| Safety | 6.3Tip-over and overheat protection, but the hot lamp is exposed and no UL/ETL listing was confirmed. | 7.0Tip-over and overheat protection per Bob Vila (Woodsmith conflicts); no UL/ETL listing confirmed; wall-mounted. |
| Heating Performance | 4.0Warms only what it points at, about 6 ft away (Popular Science, Car and Driver). | 4.51.5kW suits only small or insulated spaces. |
| Bedroom Usability | 7.8Remote, timer, tripod or mount; no thermostat. | 8.5Wi-Fi, voice, digital thermostat and remote; the 3 ft cord limits placement. |
| Health & Materials | 7.5No blower stirring dust; IP55; no combustion; listing unverified. | 7.0Plastic-fronted housing; no combustion; no recall found. |
| Value | 5.5About $199 for 1.5kW of spot heat is steep. | 6.0$150 for 1.5kW is expensive, though you need no electrician. |
Specifications
| Spec | Briza Infrared Carbon Patio/Garage Heater 1500W | Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX-WIFI |
|---|---|---|
| Heater type | Carbon infrared radiant (tripod or wall/ceiling) | Infrared wall-mount (plug-in) |
| Fanless (no blower) | Yes | No |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Overheat protection | Yes | Yes |
| Cool-touch exterior | — | Yes |
| Safety listing (ETL/UL) | — | Not confirmed (Reviewed claims ETL; not found on manufacturer or retailer pages) |
| Thermostat type | None (power levels only) | Digital, 40–99°F; Wi-Fi app/Alexa/Google |
| Max timer | 9 hours | — |
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | — | 1 years |
| Weight | 6.6 lb | 9 lb |
| Heating element / medium | Carbon infrared lamp | — |
| Oscillation | No | — |
| Voltage | 120V | 120V |
| Max wattage | 1,500 W | 1,500 W |
| Power connection | 120V plug | 120V plug (about 3 ft cord) |
Briza Infrared Carbon Patio/Garage Heater 1500W
Pros
- Silent, fanless operation
- IP55 weather rating
- Remote and 1-9 hour timer
- Tip-over shutoff
- Tripod or wall/ceiling mounting
Cons
- No thermostat
- Effective range about 6 ft
- Pricey
- Safety listing not confirmed
A good personal heater for someone working at one spot in a drafty garage. It is not a space heater in the whole-room sense.
Full Briza Infrared Carbon Patio/Garage Heater 1500W review →Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX-WIFI
Pros
- Broadest set of recommendations among 120V picks
- Digital thermostat with Wi-Fi and voice control
- Touch-safe grill
- Plugs into a standard outlet
- Overheat protection
Cons
- Only about a 3 ft cord
- Pricey for 1,500W
- Not silent per one owner report
- Safety listing not confirmed
The best 120V option for small, insulated spaces if you value controls. Weigh the price against its limited output.
Full Heat Storm HS-1500-PHX-WIFI review →Both products are part of our guide The Best Electric Garage & Workshop Heaters (120V/240V) of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.