Quiet top-up at home
You want quiet top-up heat and you can confirm a UK BS 1363 plug. The TCH 18 E gives 750 W, 1,250 W and 2,000 W at about £36.76. The manual describes no fan, the fiche has no electronic timer, and tip-over is not listed.
Trotec convector comparison 2026: four TCH heaters
The best Trotec convectors, compared.
Top pick: Trotec TCH 23 E 2,000 W convector – Tilt protection is listed on a 1,000 W and 2,000 W convector, with 4.3 from 113 reviews, at about £78.79. Best value: Trotec TCH 18 E 2,000 W convector – Three stages up to 2,000 W at about £36.76, with 4.2 from 951 reviews, if a timer and a tilt switch are not required. Updated October 2026.
A Trotec convector in the range is a floor-standing electric heater. An element warms the air beside it, and that air rises. The four amazon.co.uk listings do not always agree with the manuals on the fan, the timer, tip-over, or voltage and weight. The 25 E stays off the shortlist while the listing disagrees with the manual. Star lines run from 3.6 to 4.3 and are not labelled as United Kingdom reviews. Manuals specify a plug, so you still check for a BS 1363 plug. The [Trotec convector buying guide](/hub/portable-heaters/trotec-convector/sub/trotec-convector-buying-guide) covers watts, plug, thermostat, timer and tip-over. It does not store heat in oil, and a plain model goes cold when you switch it off. The turbo on the 23 E or the 25 E is a small blower, not a ceramic fan heater, and reviews call that fan weak or rattly.
A Trotec convector in the range is a floor-standing electric heater. An element warms the air beside it, and that air rises.
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Which Trotec convector fits?
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Do you want a described tilt switch?
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Our view
The Trotec TCH 23 E runs at 1,000 W or 2,000 W, at £78.79, with a turbo you can switch on at either stage, and amazon.co.uk shows 4.3 from 113 reviews, the highest star line in this set. Tilt protection is listed, including a line that it switches off if knocked over, which is why it is the top pick when that described switch matters more than the lowest price. One review says it stayed on until it overheated, so the listing claim and that report belong in the same decision. Reviews also call the turbo small and weak. Voltage is not printed, one review mentions a Schuko plug, and Bathroom appears in the room-type list even though IPX0 is not a bath or shower rating. It weighs about 2.78 kg. Pay the gap over the TCH 18 E only for the tilt line, and skip it if you wanted the quietest plain convector or a timer.
Pros
- 1,000 W and 2,000 W, with a turbo you can switch on at either stage
- Tilt protection is listed
- 4.3 from 113 reviews, the highest star line in the set
- Stepless thermostat and overheat protection are listed
Cons
- £78.79, more than twice the TCH 18 E shelf price
- One review says the tilt switch did not cut the power
- Reviews call the turbo small and weak
- No timer, voltage not printed, and Bathroom is in the room-type field without an ingress rating
Best for: A room where you want a described tilt switch and can leave the turbo off.
Less suitable: The quietest plain convector, a timer, or anywhere beside a bath or shower.
Specifications
- Model
- Trotec TCH 23 E 2,000 W convector
- Brand
- Trotec
- Price
- ∼£79
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(113)
- Output
- 2,000 W
- Stages
- 1,000 / 2,000 W
- Room claim
- Up to 24 m²
- Thermostat
- Yes
- Tip-over
- Listed
- Overheat cut-out
- Listed
- Fan
- Turbo
- Weight
- 2.78 kg
- Ingress
- IPX0
- Plug
- CEE 7/7
Common questions
Does the listing claim tilt protection?
Yes. Tilt protection is in the special features, and a bullet says it switches off if knocked over. One review says it stayed on until it overheated.
What does the turbo fan do, according to the page and the reviews?
The bullets say a turbo fan can be switched on at both 1,000 W and 2,000 W. Reviews call that fan small and weak.
Is a UK plug or a voltage printed?
Voltage is not in the fields. One review mentions a Schuko plug with an earth pin. Bathroom is in the room-type list. No ingress rating is printed.
Our view
The Trotec TCH 18 E is a three-stage floor convector at £36.76, with 750 W, 1,250 W and 2,000 W, and amazon.co.uk shows 4.2 from 951 reviews, the largest count in this set. The UK shop pairs it with up to 24 m² or 60 m³, which is a claim rather than a measurement of your room, and about 100 W per square metre makes 24 m² generous once the room is damp or has several outside walls. The title says fan heater, but the English manual does not describe a fan and reviews say there is none. Tip-over is not in the feature list, the fiche has no electronic time control, and the feet have to be assembled. At about 2 kg it is the best value here when you can confirm a BS 1363 plug and you do not need a timer or a described tilt switch.
Pros
- Three stages, 750 W, 1,250 W and 2,000 W, at £36.76
- 4.2 from 951 reviews, the largest count in the set
- Mechanical thermostat that can switch the element on and off
- Overheat safety thermostat is claimed
Cons
- The title says fan heater; the manual and reviews say there is no fan
- Tip-over is not listed
- No electronic time control on the fiche
- The 24 m² / 60 m³ line is a shop claim, not a measured room
Best for: Quiet top-up in a modest room when you can confirm a UK plug and do not need a timer or a described tilt switch.
Less suitable: Anyone who chose it for a fan, a timer, or a described tip-over switch.
Specifications
- Model
- Trotec TCH 18 E 2,000 W convector
- Brand
- Trotec
- Price
- ∼£37
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(951)
- Output
- 2,000 W
- Stages
- 750 / 1,250 / 2,000 W
- Room claim
- 24 m² / 60 m³
- Thermostat
- Yes
- Tip-over
- Not listed
- Overheat cut-out
- Claimed
- Fan
- Title only
- Timer
- No
- Weight
- 2 kg
- Ingress
- IP20
- Plug
- CEE 7/7
Common questions
Does the listing include a tip-over switch?
No. Tip-over is not in the features. One review says that missing switch is the danger. An overheat safety thermostat is claimed.
Is there a fan, a timer, or a stated bathroom rating?
The title says fan heater. Reviews say there is no fan. A timer is asked and not answered, and one review says there is none. Bathroom is in the room-type field. The bathroom question in the bullets is unanswered.
What room size does the listing print?
The coverage field says 24 EU, which is not a unit. Weight is 2 kg. Feet are included and have to be assembled.
Our view
The Trotec TCH 25 E is listed at £91.28 with 4.0 from 256 amazon.co.uk reviews, and the title names 2,000 W, three levels, a turbo, frost and anti-overheating. The manual describes a timer, a turbo, 3.5 kg and 220–240 V, which would make this the timer model in the range. The listing fields disagree with that manual on voltage and weight, so this comparison does not treat those fields as the product's specification. Tip-over is not listed, the mounting type is floor, and a wall-mount question on the page is asked and not answered. Reviews describe a timer that can leave the heater looking dead if the switch sits in the wrong position. Until the listing fields agree with the manual, it stays off the shortlist even though the timer is the feature someone might pay £91.28 for.
Pros
- The title names a turbo, frost protection and three levels up to 2,000 W
- The manual describes a timer the other three models do not
- 4.0 from 256 reviews
- Dimensions are printed as 22 × 60 × 38 cm
Cons
- The listing's voltage and weight fields conflict with the manual
- £91.28, the highest shelf price of the four
- Tip-over is not listed
- The timer is not in the specification block
Best for: Only after the listing agrees with the manual, and only if you specifically want the timer.
Less suitable: Anyone buying on the conflicting voltage or weight fields, or anyone who needs a described tip-over switch now.
Specifications
- Model
- Trotec TCH 25 E 2,000 W convector
- Brand
- Trotec
- Price
- ∼£91
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(256)
- Output
- 2,000 W
- Stages
- Three levels
- Room claim
- 24 m²
- Thermostat
- In the title
- Overheat cut-out
- In the title
- Fan
- Turbo in title
- Timer
- In reviews
- Ingress
- IPX0
- Plug
- CEE 7/7
Common questions
What voltage and weight does the listing print?
The voltage and weight fields do not agree with the manual, which describes 220–240 V and 3.5 kg. This comparison does not treat the conflicting listing fields as the specification. Dimensions are printed as 22 × 60 × 38 cm.
Does the specification block include a timer?
No. A bullet asks whether it has a timer and does not answer. Reviews describe a timer, and one says the heater looks dead if that switch is left in the wrong position.
Can it be wall-mounted, according to the listing?
The bullets ask and do not answer. Mounting type is floor mount. Anti-overheating is in the title. Tip-over is not listed.
Our view
The Trotec TCH 1 E is a single-stage floor convector at £25.20, about 1 kg, and the Trotec UK shop pairs it with up to 10 m² or 25 m³. amazon.co.uk shows 3.6 from 629 reviews, the lowest star line among these four listings. The heat-output field says 450 W and the description says 520 W, so the wattage on the page does not agree with itself. Overheat protection is listed, and the description talks about small unheated rooms so pipes do not freeze, without giving a temperature in degrees. Tip-over is not listed and no fan is listed. The voltage field says 240 V, which at least matches UK mains, though manuals in this range specify a Schuko plug you still have to check. It is a small-room top-up when about 450 W is enough, and a weak match if you wanted 2,000 W or a frost stat with a stated degree.
Pros
- £25.20 for a single-stage box the shop pairs with up to 10 m²
- Voltage field prints 240 V
- Overheat protection is listed
- About 1 kg, 17.7 × 27.5 × 27.6 cm
Cons
- Heat field says 450 W and the description says 520 W
- 3.6 from 629 reviews, the lowest star line in this set
- Tip-over is not listed, and no fan is listed
- Frost wording has no temperature in degrees
Best for: A very small room where about 450 W is enough and you will confirm the plug.
Less suitable: Whole-home heat, a bathroom, or a frost stat that states a degree.
Specifications
- Model
- Trotec TCH 1 E convector
- Brand
- Trotec
- Price
- ∼£25
- Customer rating
- 3.6/5(629)
- Output
- 450 / 520 W
- Stages
- One stage
- Room claim
- 10 m² / 25 m³
- Thermostat
- Yes
- Overheat cut-out
- Listed
- Fan
- No
- Weight
- 1 kg
- Ingress
- IP20
- Plug
- CEE 7/7
Common questions
Does the listing agree on the wattage?
No. The description says 520 watts. The heat-output field says 450 watts. The coverage field says 10 m².
Is frost protection described?
The description says it suits small unheated rooms so water pipes do not freeze. It does not give a temperature in degrees.
Does the listing mention a tip-over switch or a fan?
Neither is listed. Overheat protection is in the special features. One review says the grilles melted and the heater still ran.
How we compared
Four amazon.co.uk Trotec TCH listings were read against the English manuals and the public UK sources below. There is no laboratory heat test and no Which? score for these ASINs. The 0–100 figures are the listing star averages scaled to 100. The top pick and the best value follow the display awards: a described tilt switch on the TCH 23 E, and the three-stage TCH 18 E at the lower 2,000 W price once a UK plug is confirmed.
1
Watts and room claim
25%Output and the stated room size come first. The UK shop pairs the TCH 1 E with up to 10 m² or 25 m³ and the TCH 18 E with up to 24 m² or 60 m³. About 100 W per square metre is a rule of thumb, so 24 m² is generous in a damp room or one with several outside walls.
2
Plug and voltage
25%Manuals specify 220–240 V and a CEE 7/7 Schuko plug. Electrical Safety First expects a UK BS 1363 three-pin plug. A listing whose voltage or weight field conflicts with the manual is not treated as the specification.
3
Thermostat and timer
15%All four claim a mechanical thermostat. Cheap dials rarely show degrees. Only the TCH 25 E manual describes a timer. The TCH 18 E fiche has no electronic time control.
4
Cut-out and water rating
25%Overheat cut-out is described. Tip-over is described for the TCH 23 E, disputed by one review, and absent from the TCH 18 E feature list. IP20 and IPX0 are not bathroom ratings, and the manual says not beside a bath or shower.
5
Noise and fan
10%A plain convector is quiet and goes cold when switched off. The turbo on the TCH 23 E or TCH 25 E is a small blower, and reviews call it weak or rattly. None of these stores heat in oil.
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Trotec convector buying guide
Start with the watts the room can use, then with the plug, then with whether a fan, a timer and a tip-over switch are actually described. Price comes after those three. The notes below follow the four amazon.co.uk TCH listings and the manuals. None of the scores is a heat test in a lab.
What is a Trotec convector?
A Trotec TCH convector is a floor-standing electric heater. An element warms the air next to it, and that warmer air rises. It does not store heat in oil, and a plain model goes cold when you switch it off. A plain model is quiet. The turbo on the TCH 23 E or the TCH 25 E is a small blower, not a ceramic fan heater, and reviews call that fan weak or rattly.
Best for
- Renters and home-workers who want quiet top-up heat and can confirm a UK plug
- A box room or small outbuilding where about 450 W is enough
- A modest room where a described tilt switch matters more than the lowest price
Not ideal for
- Whole-home heat, or anywhere beside a bath or shower
- An empty house that still has water in the pipes
- Anyone buying the TCH 25 E while the listing fields disagree with the manual
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Trusting the word fan on the TCH 18 E title
The amazon.co.uk title says fan heater. The English manual does not describe a fan, and reviews say there is none. It is a three-stage convector. If you wanted a blower, this listing is the wrong row.
- 2
Treating 24 m² as a measured room
The UK shop pairs the TCH 18 E with up to 24 m² or 60 m³. That is a claim. About 100 W per square metre makes 24 m² generous once the room is damp or has several outside walls. The amazon coverage field that says 24 EU is not a unit.
- 3
Using a frost line instead of draining an empty house
None of these listings gives a frost temperature in degrees. A low-wattage heater is only a back-up. Water Regs UK guidance for an empty house is to isolate and drain. Switch the heater off when you leave unless it was designed for unattended use.
What to weigh up
Watts against the room
HighTrotec pairs the TCH 1 E with up to 10 m² or 25 m³ and the TCH 18 E with up to 24 m² or 60 m³. The TCH 23 E bullets say up to 24 m². The TCH 18 E amazon field prints 24 EU, which is not a unit, so the shop's square metres are the figure to read, and they are still a claim. A UK rule of thumb is about 100 W per square metre. On that rule, 2,000 W is about 20 m² before you allow for a damp room or several outside walls, which is why 24 m² is generous. Drop the claim further if the space is large.
Plug and voltage
HighManuals for this range say 220–240 V and a CEE 7/7 Schuko plug. That plug does not fit a BS 1363 UK socket. Electrical Safety First expects a UK three-pin plug on a portable heater, so confirm the plug on the unit you receive. The TCH 1 E listing at least prints 240 V. Voltage is not printed on the TCH 18 E or TCH 23 E fields, and one TCH 23 E review mentions a Schuko plug with an earth pin. About 8.7 A at 2,000 W needs a 13 A fused plug in a wall socket. Do not run it from a coiled reel.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
A described tilt switch
You want the listing to say the heater switches off if it is knocked over, and you can leave the turbo off. The TCH 23 E is the top pick for that line, at about £78.79. One review says the switch did not cut the power.
A very small room
A box room or small outbuilding where about 450 W is enough. The TCH 1 E is about £25.20 and about 1 kg. The UK shop pairs it with up to 10 m² or 25 m³. It is not whole-home heat, and the frost wording has no degree.
Common questions about Trotec convectors
Which Trotec convector is the top pick in this set?
The top pick is the Trotec TCH 23 E, about £78.79 on amazon.co.uk, with 4.3 from 113 reviews. It runs at 1,000 W or 2,000 W, and tilt protection is listed, including a line that it switches off if knocked over. One review says it stayed on until it overheated, and reviews call the turbo small and weak. Pay the gap over the TCH 18 E only when that described switch matters. This is not a lab score.
How much does a Trotec convector cost to buy and to run?
On these four amazon.co.uk shelves the prices are about £25.20, £36.76, £78.79 and £91.28. The UK shop's ex-VAT prices plus postage are not this column. At Ofgem's average Direct Debit rate of 26.32 p/kWh for 1 October to 31 December 2026 in England, Scotland and Wales, full power is 52.64 pence an hour at 2 kW and about 11.8 pence at 450 W. A thermostat cuts the on-time. Northern Ireland sits outside that cap.
What should you check before you buy a Trotec convector?
Match watts to the room, then the plug, then timer and tip-over. Trotec pairs the TCH 1 E with up to 10 m² or 25 m³ and the TCH 18 E with up to 24 m² or 60 m³. About 100 W per square metre is a rule of thumb, so 24 m² is generous in a damp room or one with several outside walls. Manuals specify 220–240 V and a CEE 7/7 Schuko plug. Electrical Safety First expects a UK BS 1363 three-pin plug.
Does the Trotec TCH 18 E have a fan?
The amazon.co.uk title says fan heater. The English manual does not describe a fan, and reviews say there is none. It is a three-stage convector at 750 W, 1,250 W and 2,000 W, with a mechanical thermostat and no timer on the fiche. Tip-over is not listed. If you wanted moving air, compare a Trotec fan heater instead of reading this title as a blower.
Can you put a Trotec TCH convector in a bathroom?
Not beside a bath or shower. The manuals rate the TCH 1 E and TCH 18 E at IP20, and the TCH 23 E and TCH 25 E at IPX0. Neither is useful water protection. The manual says not beside a bath or shower, even where a room-type field lists Bathroom. Keep at least one metre from anything that can burn. The TCH 18 E manual also wants 100 cm above and 50 cm around it, and it forbids high-pile carpet, covering, outdoor use and wall mounting.
Will the frost wording protect pipes in an empty house?
No. The listings talk about frost protection or small unheated rooms so pipes do not freeze, and none of them gives a temperature in degrees. Do not read that wording as a frost stat that holds a stated temperature. Water Regs UK guidance is to isolate and drain when a house is left empty. A low-wattage heater is only a back-up. Switch the heater off when you leave unless it was designed for unattended use. Call a professional if you are unsure how to isolate the water.
Why is the TCH 25 E off the shortlist?
The title names 2,000 W, three levels, a turbo and frost, at about £91.28, with 4.0 from 256 reviews. The manual describes a timer, a turbo, 3.5 kg and 220–240 V. The listing's voltage and weight fields do not agree with that manual, so they are not treated as the specification. Tip-over is not listed, and the timer is not in the specification block. Buy it only after the listing agrees with the manual, and only if you specifically want that timer.
Our verdict
In this set of four amazon.co.uk listings, the top pick is the Trotec TCH 23 E. Tilt protection is listed, it runs at 1,000 W or 2,000 W, and the star line is 4.3 from 113 reviews, at about £78.79. One review says that switch did not cut the power, and the turbo is called small and weak. The best value is the TCH 18 E at about £36.76, with 750 W, 1,250 W and 2,000 W and 4.2 from 951 reviews, if you can confirm a UK plug and you do not need a timer or a described tilt switch. The TCH 1 E is the small-room option at about 450 W. The TCH 25 E stays off the shortlist while its listing fields disagree with the manual. None of these scores is a lab test.
Best overallView offer
Trotec TCH 23 E 2,000 W convector
Tilt protection is listed on a 1,000 W and 2,000 W convector, with 4.3 from 113 reviews, at about £78.79.
Best value
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Trotec TCH 18 E 2,000 W convector
Three stages up to 2,000 W at about £36.76, with 4.2 from 951 reviews, if a timer and a tilt switch are not required.
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
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Sources
Public sources from the research digest, last checked on 16 October 2026. Shelf prices and star lines are the amazon.co.uk figures in the display file.
- Trotec TCH 18 E / 19 E English manual (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Trotec UK shop: TCH 18 E convector (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Trotec UK shop: TCH 1 E convector (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Trotec TCH 23 E English manual (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Trotec TCH 25 E / 26 E manual (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Ofgem: energy price cap, 1 October to 31 December 2026 (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Electrical Safety First: portable heaters (retrieved 16 October 2026)
- Water Regs UK: protection against freezing (retrieved 16 October 2026)
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