In most of the cases, in human history, we have noticed how the culture, cuisine, language and religion of the aggressors made a great impact on the subject nation.
However, the Japanese made an exception, in a sense, and their culture has its marks on North American and European cultures. The much known Kotatsu table, futon and other accessories of the set up is a great example of the same.
In this review, I will review Kotatsu heaters on Amazon, their alternatives available on the Amazon and what to look for when buying a Kotatsu or under desk heater.
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Here is a comparative analysis of all the products – in the form of a table:
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Admit this or not, but I know that if you’re interested in buying accessories of your lavish Kotatsu table, you want to stick to the tradition and use the typical Kotatsu heater.
However:
The problem is that thee are only 2 proper Kotatsu heaters listed on the Amazon. Also, there are no traditional Kotatsu heaters Sensu Stricto.
The small mountable heaters that can be mounted on the ceiling of the table are usually used as Kotatsu table heaters.
For the purpose of inclusivity and diversity, and because there were only 2 heaters termed as “kotatsu heaters”, we decided to include those that work exactly like the 2 Kotatsu heaters.
You can mount them on a wall, under the desk or on the ceiling of the table.
Every heater is based on a different model; this one and the other Kotatsu heater from Metro that I’ll discuss in a jiffy, are based on less energy consuming and heater fan model.
It has a u-shaped heating rod and a fan that spread warmth underneath the table when the family or friends sit around it.
The best kind of controllers that can come with such devices are handheld controllers. You can easily find a controller on the cord, while Android devices and fixed thermostat aren’t as easily accessible as this one.
Metro 600W is just another real Kotatsu heater and there is nothing different from Metro 500W; except this one is more powerful and delivers better heating in little time.
It has got an overall 4.3/5-star rating and because of this rating, reviews and that fact that it is a real Kotatsu heater, I consider this 2nd best Kotatsu heater that anyone can get from Amazon.
Again, the only difference that makes this two Kotatsu and the remainder just “Kotatsu alternatives” is them being electric rod + air heaters. None of the other heaters has a fan.
So:
Let us suppose that you do not buy a proper Kotatsu heater for one or two reasons and you prefer a multi-purpose heater with advanced technology as well as sleek and stylish looks.
If that is the case, I would advise you to go for DeLonghi HMP1500 heater – it is the best Kotatsu alternative and multi-purpose heater that you can get.
This is a kind of all-in-one heater. You can place it anywhere and it will heat a large room in very little time – with its multidirectional warmth. The easy-mount kit that comes with this heater can be used to mount it on the ceiling on your Kotatsu table or any other table.
It has got over 2,000 happy customers and really good reviews.
Cozy puts its money where its mouth is – it is indeed a highly effective, warm and cozy heater that just takes 150W energy and provides you more than enough heat and warmth whether you use it like a Kotatsu heater or not.
It has got 400+ happy customers and an Amazon’s Choice tag because it is not easy for a heater to take less energy and provide more the required warmth.
Just like the previously reviewed heater, this one also has a very sleek and stylish design. It’s thin frame makes it ultra-suitable for Kotatsu use.
Alright:
Before we review this heater, I owe an explanation to you. This heater takes 400 Watts power, while Cozy takes only 150 Watts, so technically Cozy should be more power saving, right?
Well, as per EconoHome’s claim, their unique design saves 50% of the heating cost and since this thing comes with a high-end thermostat, they appear to be somewhat true in their claims.
This heater got an Amazon’s Choice tag and 200+ happy customers.
Sengoku is another 150W under desk, mountable mini heater, with gentle heat and no hot surface.
It is small, think and sleek heater with no hot surface – while some people might say that 150W is underpowered and perhaps they want better heating power, the Sengoku heater is good because it provides you good heat under the table.
The best thing about this heater is that it is a budget heater – it is the most affordable heater on this list.
Last, but not the least, Amaze-Heater really amazes one by its quick installation and moderate heat under the desk space.
Like the majority of heaters in this review, this one can be also be used in many different ways. Put it on the floor, mount it on your desk’s wall or on the ceiling of your Kotatsu table.
In case you’re worried about the backside of the heater (that you might want to bolt to the ceiling of your Kotatsu table), it does not get hot and you can even touch it – so it is perfect for Kotatsu usage.
So, which of these 7 Kotatsu heaters and their alternatives are the best? Well, this depends a lot on everyone’s personal opinion and requirements.
As per our comparative table, here are the three best Kotatsu heaters that we can find from this list:
Remember, you might need to separately get bolts and frame to use a non-Kotatsu heater just like a Kotatsu one. The best thing about almost all these Kotatsu heaters is that they do not emit too much heat on the backside – and backside can be touched easily.