Tristar 2000W White Convector heater (KA-5816BS) review
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The Tristar 2000W White Convector heater KA-5816BS is a back-to-basics heater at the lower end of the price range. Tristar’s slogan is ‘quality shouldn’t be a luxury’, a claim we wanted to test in our independent lab. Read our expert review of this portable heater to see our verdict.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What’s it suitable for?
- What’s it like at heating a room?
- Can it maintain a stable temperature?
- What’s it like to use?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
January 2022
Released
September 2021
Technical specifications
General
- TypeConvector
- Weight3.37kg
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