[Errant]

Radiant (Infrared) heaters regardless of what kind (electric, gas, catalytic) rely more on infrared light to heat objects than in heating the air. Below is a link that provides a better description. What you get is more efficient heating from less energy.

http://www.air-n-water.com/infrared-heaters-pros-cons.htm

[Wissa]

What you get is more efficient heating from less energy.

What you get is some areas of the room that feel too warm if you spend much time there, and some parts of the room that feel too cool.

I find it most comfortable to have my whole living space at 68-69 degrees. A heater that operates solely by infrared heating is like a campfire. I don't want to have to turn around to warm up my backside and cool off my frontside every so often. I'd rather have both sides at a comfortable temperature.