--- title: "Zanussi ZOFR5005B review" description: "Zanussi ZOFR5005B review: a 2300W, 11-fin oil-filled radiator with remote, digital display and three heat settings. Specs, owner feedback and who it suits." canonical: https://vettedten.com/household/electric-heaters/oil-filled-radiators/zanussi-zofr5005b/ language: en-GB updated: 2026-11-04 score: 8.2 --- # Zanussi ZOFR5005B review > **Our verdict:** The Zanussi ZOFR5005B ranks 6th of the 10 oil-filled radiators we compare, with 8.2 out of 10. No. 6 of 10 in our [oil-filled radiators ranking](https://vettedten.com/household/electric-heaters/oil-filled-radiators/) · Updated November 2026 · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) **8.2 out of 10** The Zanussi ZOFR5005B is a 2300W, 11-fin oil-filled radiator with a touch display and a remote. It suits a bedroom or living room up to about 20 square metres where you want to control it from the bed or sofa. Why it's here: - Remote control and digital display - 1000W, 1300W and 2300W settings - Overheat and tip-over protection - Eleven fins for a large radiating area Keep in mind: - Timer allows only one on and one off period a day - Timer settings are lost if unplugged - Needs a clear spot, as the remote works best in line of sight [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09FTLX149) ## Why the Zanussi ZOFR5005B scores 8.2 - How happy owners are: 6th of 10 - How many rated it: 8th of 10 - How new it is: 2nd of 10 ### Why it sits behind the NETTA 2500W Oil Filled Radiator with 24H Timer The NETTA 2500W Oil Filled Radiator with 24H Timer (8.4) beats the Zanussi ZOFR5005B (8.2) because it leaves owners a little happier. The Zanussi ZOFR5005B is the newer design, but not by enough to close the gap. ## About the Zanussi ZOFR5005B The ZOFR5005B is a portable oil-filled radiator in black with 11 fins. It has three power settings: 1000W, 1300W and 2300W. Zanussi rates the top setting for rooms up to roughly 20 square metres, and the radiator sits on castors so it can be rolled between rooms. Controls are on a touch display, with the temperature set in degrees Celsius. A remote control comes with it, so you can change settings without getting up. There is a 24-hour timer, but it allows only one switch-on and one switch-off time a day, and those settings are lost if the radiator is unplugged. Protection is built in: it cuts out if it overheats or is knocked over. At 65 x 25 x 43 cm (height, depth, width) and 10.2 kg, it has a fairly small footprint for a 2300W model. ### Key specs - Power: 2300W maximum - Heat settings: 1000W, 1300W and 2300W - Fins: 11 - Room size: Up to about 20 square metres - Dimensions (H x D x W): 65 x 25 x 43 cm - Weight: 10.2 kg - Controls: Touch display and remote control - Timer: 24-hour, one on and one off period a day - Safety: Overheat and tip-over cut-out - Colour: Black ## What owners report about the Zanussi ZOFR5005B Owner feedback we could read for this exact model is thin, mostly short comments from a handful of buyers. Those who wrote praise how quickly it heats, how easy it is to move around and how good the quality feels. One calls the running costs economical. The one complaint we found is practical: a pre-owned unit arrived without its remote, which cost the seller a star. Nothing we found said how it holds up after months or years, so we can't report on long-term reliability. The timer limits come from Expert Reviews rather than owners: one on and one off a day, and settings lost after unplugging. Expert Reviews called this frustrating but not a deal breaker. ## Who the Zanussi ZOFR5005B suits It suits anyone heating a bedroom, home office or medium living room who wants a remote and display, and who only needs a simple daily timer. It is also a sensible size for a room where floor space is limited. Look elsewhere if you want a detailed weekly schedule, or a lighter, smaller heater for a tiny room. The Warmlite WL43002YW is a better fit for a desk or box room, and the VonHaus 11 Fin Oil Filled Radiator 2500W with Timer suits a bigger space where you want a higher output. ## Questions about the Zanussi ZOFR5005B ### How big is the Zanussi ZOFR5005B? It measures 65 cm high, 25 cm deep and 43 cm wide. It is on castors, so it rolls across the floor. ### How heavy is the Zanussi ZOFR5005B? It weighs 10.2 kg. It sits on castors, so you can roll it from room to room rather than carrying it. ### What size of room does the Zanussi ZOFR5005B heat? Zanussi rates it for rooms up to about 20 square metres on its 2300W setting. In a smaller room, the 1000W or 1300W setting is enough. ### Does the Zanussi ZOFR5005B have a timer? Yes, a 24-hour one, but it allows only one switch-on and one switch-off time a day. The timer settings are lost if you unplug the radiator. ### Does the Zanussi ZOFR5005B come with a remote control? Yes. The remote lets you change the settings from bed or the sofa, and it works best in line of sight of the radiator. ## All 10 oil-filled radiators, compared | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [PureMate PM866 2500W Oil Filled Radiator](https://vettedten.com/household/electric-heaters/oil-filled-radiators/puremate-pm866-2500w-oil-filled-radiator/) | 8.7 | Best Choice | | 2 | [De'Longhi Dragon 4 TRD40820T](https://vettedten.com/household/electric-heaters/oil-filled-radiators/delonghi-dragon-4-trd40820t/) | 8.7 | Best Premium | | 3 | [Dreo DR-HSH010 9 Fins Oil Filled Radiator 2000W](https://vettedten.com/household/electric-heaters/oil-filled-radiators/dreo-dr-hsh010-9-fins-2000w/) | 8.5 | | | 4 | [VonHaus 11 Fin Oil Filled Radiator 2500W with Timer](https://vettedten.com/household/electric-heaters/oil-filled-radiators/vonhaus-11-fin-2500w-oil-filled-radiator/) | 8.5 | | | 5 | [NETTA 2500W Oil Filled Radiator with 24H Timer](https://vettedten.com/household/electric-heaters/oil-filled-radiators/netta-2500w-oil-filled-radiator/) | 8.4 | Value for Money | | 6 | **Zanussi ZOFR5005B** (this review) | 8.2 | | | 7 | [Russell Hobbs RHOFR7004B 1500W 7 Fin Oil Filled Radiator](https://vettedten.com/household/electric-heaters/oil-filled-radiators/russell-hobbs-rhofr7004b/) | 8.0 | | | 8 | [Warmlite WL43002YW 650W Oil Filled Radiator](https://vettedten.com/household/electric-heaters/oil-filled-radiators/warmlite-wl43002yw/) | 7.9 | Best Budget | | 9 | [De'Longhi Radia S TRRS0715E](https://vettedten.com/household/electric-heaters/oil-filled-radiators/delonghi-radia-s-trrs0715e/) | 7.9 | | | 10 | [Status OFH9-2000W1PKB 9 Fin Oil Filled Radiator 2000W](https://vettedten.com/household/electric-heaters/oil-filled-radiators/status-ofh9-2000w1pkb/) | 7.6 | | ## How we score it Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Too few review sites cover oil-filled radiators for their verdicts to lead, so this ranking is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 32 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in October 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ### Where these facts come from - [Expert Reviews: best oil-filled radiators](https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/home-garden/heating-energy/best-oil-filled-radiator) - [eBay UK: Zanussi ZOFR5005B owner reviews](https://www.ebay.co.uk/urw/Zanussi-ZOFR5005B-2300W-Portable-Oil-Filled-Radiator-Black/product-reviews/19055170517) - [B&Q (DIY.com): Zanussi ZOFR5005 listing](https://www.diy.com/departments/zanussi-zofr5005-digital-oil-filled-radiator-with-touch-control-11-fin/5060440049774_BQ.prd) --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/household/electric-heaters/oil-filled-radiators/zanussi-zofr5005b/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md