{"id":14121,"date":"2025-07-07T05:32:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T03:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=14121"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:19:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:19:56","slug":"game-vs-makro-most-affordable-heaters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/game-vs-makro-most-affordable-heaters\/","title":{"rendered":"Game vs Makro: Which Retailer Sells the Most Affordable Heaters in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-we-compare-game-and-makro-prices-on-fan-oil-panel-and-ceramic-heaters-to-help-you-beat-the-south-african-winter-without-burning-your-budget\"><em>We compare Game and Makro prices on fan, oil, panel and ceramic heaters to help you beat the South African winter without burning your budget<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Affordable Heaters: <\/strong>As South Africa shivers through another frosty winter, heaters become household essentials faster than you can say \u201cload-shedding.\u201d But when it comes to buying one, where do you get the warmest deals\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/gauteng.news\/2025\/01\/12\/makro-vs-game-price-comparisons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Game or Makro<\/a>? We scoured both retailers\u2019 online platforms as of 3 July 2025, comparing identical or near-identical heaters by brand, size and type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-108583753\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-most-affordable-heaters-in-2025\">Most Affordable Heaters in 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-price-comparison-table-game-vs-makro\">Price Comparison Table: Game vs Makro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Heater Type &amp; Brand<\/th><th>Specs<\/th><th>Game Price<\/th><th>Makro Price<\/th><th>Winner<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Russell Hobbs 2000W Fan Heater<\/strong><\/td><td>2 heat settings<\/td><td><strong>R399<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>R429<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Game<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Goldair 11-Fin Oil Heater<\/strong><\/td><td>2500W, thermostat, timer<\/td><td><strong>R1\u202f499<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>R1\u202f399<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Makro<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mellerware Eco Panel Heater<\/strong><\/td><td>425W, wall mount<\/td><td><strong>R999<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>R949<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Makro<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Salton 2400W Ceramic Tower Heater<\/strong><\/td><td>Digital, remote, oscillation<\/td><td><strong>R1\u202f999<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>R2\u202f299<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Game<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bennett Read 3-Bar Quartz Heater<\/strong><\/td><td>Instant heat, safety tilt<\/td><td><strong>R599<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>R649<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Game<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All prices listed for cash payment, online purchases, and verified as of 3 July 2025. Subject to change based on stock and promotions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-heater-by-heater-breakdown\">Heater-by-Heater Breakdown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fan-heaters-small-size-fast-warmth\">\ud83c\udf00 <strong>Fan Heaters \u2013 Small Size, Fast Warmth<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Russell Hobbs 2000W fan heater is a winter classic. At R399 at Game, it\u2019s a straight R30 cheaper than Makro\u2019s identical unit. Compact and ideal for small rooms or offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Winner: Game<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-oil-heaters-long-lasting-heat\">\ud83d\udee2\ufe0f <strong>Oil Heaters \u2013 Long-Lasting Heat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Makro pulls ahead here. The Goldair 11-fin oil heater with thermostat and timer is R100 cheaper at Makro (R1\u202f399) than Game (R1\u202f499). Oil heaters are great for sustained warmth in larger spaces\u2014and quieter too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Winner: Makro<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-panel-heaters-sleek-amp-silent\">\ud83e\uddf1 <strong>Panel Heaters \u2013 Sleek &amp; Silent<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mellerware Eco Panel Heater, perfect for wall-mounting in minimalist homes, is R50 cheaper at Makro. Energy-efficient and stylish, it&#8217;s ideal for kids&#8217; rooms or study areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Winner: Makro<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ceramic-heaters-high-tech-fast-warmth\">\ud83d\udd25 <strong>Ceramic Heaters \u2013 High Tech, Fast Warmth<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Game fights back with the Salton 2400W digital ceramic tower heater\u2014a full R300 cheaper than Makro. With remote control and oscillation, it\u2019s ideal for lounges and open-plan living areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Winner: Game<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quartz-heaters-instant-warmth\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Quartz Heaters \u2013 Instant Warmth<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The budget-friendly Bennett Read 3-bar quartz heater is R599 at Game, undercutting Makro\u2019s R649. Great for quick morning warm-ups or garages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Winner: Game<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verdict-which-retailer-wins-overall\">\ud83d\udcb8 Verdict: Which Retailer Wins Overall?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Game wins 3 categories<\/strong>: Fan, ceramic, and quartz heaters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Makro wins 2 categories<\/strong>: Oil and panel heaters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re shopping budget or mid-range, Game tends to offer better pricing, especially on fan and quartz heaters that are perfect for small-to-medium rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But for larger spaces or energy-efficient panel units, Makro edges ahead with slight savings and occasional bundle promotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Always check for online-only discounts, store card deals, and seasonal clearance offers\u2014especially in late July and early August!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/game-vs-makro-washing-machines\/\">Game vs Makro: Which Retailer Offers the Most Affordable Washing Machines in 2025?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Game vs Makro: Which Retailer Sells the Most Affordable Heaters in 2025?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":13811,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Game vs Makro: Which Retailer Sells the Most Affordable Heaters in 2025?","footnotes":""},"categories":[73,3593],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-14121","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-lifestyle","8":"category-shopping"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14121","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14121"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14121\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14123,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14121\/revisions\/14123"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13811"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14121"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14121"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14121"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}