Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 224 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Dreo holds a narrow edge over East Oak for indoor space heating. For patio setups and windy outdoor spaces, Bromic Heating is the usual answer.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | indoor heating and warming large rooms efficiently | indoor heating and warming large rooms efficiently | 31% |
| 2 | outdoor patio heating with high-output stainless steel burners | outdoor patio heating with high-output stainless steel burners | 28% |
| 3 | whole-room indoor air circulation and space heating | whole-room indoor air circulation and space heating | 28% |
| 4 | directional outdoor heating in windy patio conditions | directional outdoor heating in windy patio conditions | 27% |
| 5 | supplemental infrared heat in large indoor rooms | supplemental infrared heat in large indoor rooms | 19% |
| 6 | freestanding outdoor patio and backyard heating | freestanding outdoor patio and backyard heating | 19% |
| 7 | budget-friendly general indoor space heating | budget-friendly general indoor space heating | 17% |
| 8 | quiet oil-filled radiator heat for indoor spaces | quiet oil-filled radiator heat for indoor spaces | 16% |
| 9 | outdoor tabletop and patio warmth | outdoor tabletop and patio warmth | 15% |
| 10 | residential outdoor patio warming solutions | residential outdoor patio warming solutions | 14% |
| 11 | 10% | ||
| 12 | 10% | ||
| 13 | 9% | ||
| 14 | 9% | ||
| 15 | 8% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, Bromic Heatingrising and Hampton Bayrising have both gained visibility across outdoor heating recommendations.
Week of Aug 3–9 · Since Jul 5
Rankings by topic:
Widest split: East Oak, 6% on ChatGPT Search and 51% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreo | 38% | 25% | |
| East Oak | 6% | 51% | |
| Vornado | 28% | 27% | |
| Bromic Heating | 27% | 26% | |
| Dr. Infrared Heater | 20% | 18% | |
| Fire Sense | 32% | 5% | |
| Lasko | 19% | 15% | |
| De'Longhi | 16% | 15% | |
| Cuisinart | 24% | 6% | |
| Hampton Bay | 21% | 6% |
11% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. nytimes.com, youtube.com, consumerreports.org are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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