Model comparison
DREO wall heaters 719S vs 517S vs 711S: fan modes, timers and clearances
DREO’s three wall-mounted heaters do not simply differ by price or appearance. The Smart 719S and Smart 517S are fan-forced models with Fan Only operation, while the Convection Heater 711S heats without a fan. Their mounting requirements, timer wording and clearance instructions also differ. First make sure a fixed wall heater fits the room; only then decide whether you need moving air, app controls or fanless convection.
Airflow makes the first decision
The 719S and 517S both have three power-heat levels and a separate fan-only mode. The 719S manual lists 900, 1,300 and 1,500 watts, a 41–95°F ECO setpoint, Fan Only and a Fan Angle control with 60°, 90°, 120° and oscillation choices. The manual does not name the axis for the angle settings, so do not treat those labels as proof of horizontal or two-axis movement. It warns against manually moving the outlet fin. The 517S has a similar three-level heat and fan-only plan, but its advertised “30° Manual Outlet Tilt” conflicts with its manual’s warning not to move that fin by hand. Neither should be purchased on the assumption that its outlet can be aimed manually.
The 711S is different in kind: its manual documents fanless convection heating, three power steps and ECO control but no separate Fan Only mode. If air movement while the heater is off matters, the 711S cannot meet that need. If avoiding a fan stream during heating is essential, choose the 711S instead of either fan heater. All three need wall installation; none is a floor heater that can be moved when the room layout changes.
Size and clearances are not the same
DREO’s wall-heater comparison chart lists a 13-inch body height for the 719S and 16 inches for the 517S. Those are body figures, not the complete wall envelope. The 719S manual calls for at least three feet in front of the heater and away from sides and rear for furnishings and combustibles, but does not provide a complete dimensional installation drawing in the copy reviewed. The 517S manual gives its own installation diagram and clearances; do not substitute those numbers for the 719S.
The 711S manual gives a body about 30.9 inches wide and 17.5 inches high, then requires roughly 3.6 feet above, 0.8 foot at each side and 0.8 foot above the floor. It also says not to mount the panel in front of an outlet. That may be easier to compare on paper because the manual supplies more measurements, but it still requires a large open wall. Verify each exact model’s current manual and the wall construction before drilling. A listed height alone cannot tell you whether furniture, a doorway, wiring or a nearby outlet will make the installation unsuitable.
Scheduling, remote use and app account setup
The 719S manual describes a DREO app schedule and a separate local timer that counts down while the heater is on and then turns it off. The product page also says room-heating hours can be scheduled. That is useful when you want recurring control, but it is not the same as its physical auto-off timer. The 517S manual also mentions app scheduling, but its local timer is described as an auto-off countdown and the manual is less explicit about what a schedule can start; do not assume every timer label means the same thing. The 711S manual describes its 0–24-hour timer as able to turn the heater on or off, in addition to app scheduling. If a timed start is essential, compare the exact wording rather than choosing by “smart” branding.
Each Smart model uses the DREO app and has a remote, but voice assistants require account setup according to the manuals. The non-smart 711 does not become app-controlled simply because it sits beside these wall units in the catalogue. A remote may be enough for a fixed heater; app access is worth considering only if the network setup and account are acceptable for the household.
Bathrooms are not a use case for these three
The reviewed 719S and 517S manuals explicitly rule out bathrooms and laundry areas. The 711S has its own room and clearance instructions; a wall installation or a smart app does not grant bathroom approval. Keep near-water requirements separate from ALCI plugs and other safety features on different products. If the exact instructions for a model do not permit the location, reject it for that use.
Who should choose which?
Pick the 719S when you want a wall fan heater, a separate Fan Only mode and an app schedule, and its 3-foot clearance and installation work fit. Pick the 517S for a similar wall fan setup only after checking the angle and timer details that remain ambiguous in its documents. Choose the 711S when fanless convection is the priority and its larger documented clearances are manageable. If a heater must stand on the floor, oscillate on both axes, fit a strict unverified size limit or operate in a bathroom, these three do not become suitable just because the finder can display them together.
Use the finder’s wall-mount choice to exclude floor models, then add fan-only, fanless heat, app or delayed-start requirements only when they are essential. It will not treat unknown dimensions, manual permission or undocumented sweep directions as a pass. Read the individual reviews for the 517S, 719S and 711S before deciding. This is a document-based comparison, not a comparative heat, noise or energy test; reported room comfort and maker efficiency claims are not independently measured here.