Herschel Select 500W Portable Infrared Heater

Compact, low-energy portable infrared heater for bedrooms, home offices and flexible everyday warmth.

The Herschel Select 500W Portable Infrared Heater is a compact, energy-efficient heating solution designed for flexible everyday comfort. Ideal for smaller rooms, home offices and targeted warmth, it delivers gentle radiant heat exactly where it is needed.

Its portable freestanding design makes it easy to move between rooms, giving you practical top-up heating without committing to a fixed installation.

Product Overview

The Herschel Select Portable 500W Infrared Heater provides efficient, low-energy warmth using advanced infrared technology. Unlike traditional convection heaters, it warms people and surfaces directly rather than heating the air first, helping create faster comfort with less wasted energy.

If you are new to infrared heating, our Infrared Panel Heaters User Guide explains how radiant heat works, how to size heaters correctly and where it performs best.

For more flexible heating choices, browse our Portable Heaters Collection.

Key Features

• 500W targeted infrared warmth for smaller spaces
• Portable freestanding design with stable feet
• Silent operation with no fan or moving parts
• No visible light or glare
• Quick, comfortable warmth with no draughts
• Versatile mounting – can be wall or ceiling fitted if feet are removed
• Helps reduce the need to heat the whole house
• Low-maintenance solid-state construction
• Over 95% recyclable at end of life

Where This Heater Works Best

• Bedrooms and guest rooms
• Home offices and studies
• Garden rooms and hobby rooms
• Workstations and desk areas
• Occasional top-up heating in lounges
• Quiet commercial office spaces

For workplace layouts, read our Heating for Offices & Commercial Interiors Guide.

Heating Performance & Efficiency

Infrared heating offers a comfortable and economical way to warm a room. The Select 500W heater delivers:

• Quick, gentle warmth
• Even comfort without draughts
• No air circulation, which can help allergy sufferers
• Focused warmth with lower wasted heat

The lower wattage makes it particularly suitable for smaller or well-insulated rooms where efficient targeted heating is preferred.

If you are aiming to reduce wasted energy through zoned heating and smarter use, our Carbon Neutral Heating Guide is a useful next read.

Design, Portability & Ease of Use

The Herschel Select 500W is designed for simple, hassle-free use:

• Freestanding portable design
• Supplied with stable feet and fitted UK plug
• Ready to use straight out of the box
• Easy to move between rooms as needed

Its slim, understated appearance allows it to blend into modern interiors without taking up unnecessary space.

Quiet, Safe & Low Maintenance

With no moving parts or fans, the heater operates:

• Silently
• Without visible light emission
• With no routine maintenance requirements

This makes it ideal for bedrooms, studies, offices and other quiet environments where comfort matters.

Sustainability & Build Quality

Built using quality solid-state components, the Select range is designed for long-term performance and lower environmental impact. The heater is:

• Highly energy efficient
• Over 95% recyclable at end of life
• Supplied in largely recyclable packaging

A practical choice for eco-conscious households looking for flexible electric heating.

For commercial office environments, compare Select Ceiling Tile Heaters and Under Desk Heaters, which can be combined for a complete office heating layout.

If choosing a heater for a bathroom or en-suite, our Bathroom Heaters User Guide covers safe heater types, sizing and IP considerations.

FAQ's

How does the Herschel Select 500W infrared heater work?

It uses infrared technology to warm people and surfaces directly rather than heating the air, helping provide faster and more efficient comfort.

Is this heater suitable for bedrooms or home offices?

Yes. Its silent operation and gentle warmth make it well suited to bedrooms, studies and home offices.

Can I move it between rooms?

Yes. Its portable freestanding design makes it easy to reposition around the home or workplace.

Is 500W expensive to run?

No. A 500W heater uses 0.5kWh per hour at full output, making it a lower-cost option compared with higher wattage heaters.

Can this heater warm a whole room?

It can help heat smaller or insulated rooms, but in larger or colder spaces it may be better used as supplementary heating.

Does it make noise?

No. It operates silently with no fan, making it ideal for sleep or work environments.

Need Help Choosing the Right Portable Heater?

Start with our Infrared Heating Heat Loss Calculator, read our What is Infrared Heating? guide, or browse the full Portable Heaters Collection.