15 Best Fans [Tested and Reviewed]

Dreo's Portable Pedestal Fan offers voice control through smartphone integration and Alexa compatibility. With six wind modes and eight speed settings, it promises to handle everything from helping you feel cool at close range to circulating air in a large living room. When it comes to making a breeze, this fan doesn't disappoint. It recorded a maximum wind speed of 16.5 feet per second at a distance of five feet, earning high marks. Its strong blades also generate wind that reaches far, clocking in at a maximum speed of 8.07 feet per second at 20 feet. This means it can efficiently circulate air even in a room as large as 40 feet across.

It also scored high for its quiet operation. Both its lowest and turbo modes are impressively quiet. The lowest setting registers just 33.6 decibels, which is quiet enough not to disturb your sleep. Ease of use and assembly are other strong points. With a total of nine speed settings, including the turbo mode, you can fine-tune the fan to your specific needs. It also features automatic oscillation, moving up to 105 degrees vertically and 120 degrees horizontally. Weighing just over five and a half pounds, it's a breeze to move around. 

But perhaps its most attractive feature is its versatility in control options. Not only does it come with a remote, but it also syncs with your smartphone and Alexa for voice-activated commands. This fan is a top contender in every category. If you're in the market for a fan, we think this should be your go-to option. It's not just powerful, but also quiet enough for bedtime use and offers stress-free operation. If you're looking for a convenient fan that checks all the boxes, you should definitely consider picking this one up.

The Dreo Cruiser Pro T1 Tower Fan stands out for its remote operability. By downloading the Dreo app on your smartphone, you can control the fan whether you're traveling, working, or just lounging in bed. One of the key features of this tower fan is its quiet operation, which it maintains even when delivering strong airflow. With a maximum wind speed of 15.3 feet per second at a distance of five feet, it provides a refreshing breeze even in rooms without air conditioning. The noise level at maximum speed is just 48 decibels, so it won't disturb you while watching TV.

Ease of use and simple assembly also scored high marks. Since it's a tower fan, there are fewer parts to assemble; you just attach it to the base, and it's ready to go. With six levels of airflow adjustment, a timer function, and an oscillation feature, you won't find it lacking in your living room or bedroom. While it may not be suitable for air circulation purposes, if you're looking for a high-performance fan that's powerful at a close distance, quiet, and can be operated from your smartphone, this is definitely a product worth considering.

The Pelonis 16-inch Pedestal Fan with DC Motor is a standout in their lineup, designed to be both powerful and quiet. With 12 speed settings and a timer that can be set for up to 12 hours, this fan is perfect for those who like to fine-tune their settings based on personal preference. In testing, the fan generated a fairly strong wind speed of 13.6 feet per second at a distance of five feet. Not only is the maximum wind speed impressive, but the fan also distributes air in multiple directions, so it’s more likely to help your entire body feel cool.

But the fan didn't score high on air circulation speed. At 20 feet, the maximum wind speed was 5.37 feet per second, which isn't top-tier. The ease of setup was also a bit lacking. While no tools like screwdrivers are needed, it has 10 parts, making the assembly process somewhat time-consuming. So, it's not the best choice for those who want a quick and easy setup.

However, the fan excels in quietness and ease of use. It registered a mere 31.2 decibels on its weakest setting and only 50.1 decibels on its strongest, showcasing the top-tier quietness you'd expect from a DC motor. It also features all the necessary functions, including up to 85 degrees of horizontal oscillation and a remote control. One standout feature is the timer, which can be set in 30-minute increments up to nine and a half hours, making it ideal for those who want to use it while sleeping.

The Turbo Silence Extreme 16 Stand Fan from Groupe SEB's Rowenta comes with a Silent Night Mode, ensuring that your sleep won't be disturbed by noise. True to the manufacturer's claims, it scored high in quietness, recording a noise level of just 30.9 decibels in Silent Night Mode, so it’s quiet enough for bedtime use. It's not just quiet, but it's also powerful, earning high marks for its air movement. In Turbo Boost Mode, it recorded a maximum wind speed of 12.6 feet per second. While it may not reach the top speeds of some competitors, its 16-inch diameter blades disperse a strong wind in all directions, making it easy to feel cool all over.

While it does come with desirable features like a timer, oscillation function, and remote control, it weighs in at 17.5 pounds, making it one of the heaviest products tested. This weight impacts its portability, pulling down its score for ease of use. Although no screwdrivers or other tools are needed for assembly, it does have 10 parts, making the assembly process somewhat time-consuming. Even with the instruction manual, expect to spend about 30 minutes putting it together.

Vornado's Large Air Circulator with Alexa is, as the name suggests, a circulator that's compatible with Alexa. Standing at a height of 15 inches, it's compact enough to be used as a desktop fan. The biggest draw of this product is its wind power. At a distance of five feet, it recorded a maximum wind speed of 16.2 feet per second, providing ample air movement even in the heat of summer. True to its claim as a circulator, it also scored high in air circulation speed. It delivers a strong wind of 7.25 feet per second up to 20 feet away, making it ideal for circulating air in a large living room.

Despite its powerful wind, it also scored high in quietness. On its weakest mode, it recorded an operating noise of 35.1 decibels. Even at its strongest, it only reached 52.3 decibels, making it unobtrusive when used in a living room. However, it lost points in ease of use. While it can be operated via smartphone or voice commands through Alexa, it lacks a timer function and doesn't offer side-to-side oscillation, which are downsides. It also only has four wind speed settings, making it somewhat difficult to adjust to your preferred level. Still, if you're looking for a product with a long warranty, this Vornado fan is recommended. Unlike most manufacturers that offer just a one-year warranty, this one comes with a five-year warranty.

The Dyson Pure Cool is a bladeless fan that offers peace of mind for families with small children. It comes equipped with an air purifying feature that claims to catch 99 percent of allergens like pollen and pet dander, purifying the entire room. True to Dyson's reputation for high-quality products, this fan excels in both quietness and ease of use. On its weakest mode, it recorded an operating noise of just 30.9 decibels, ranking as one of the quietest models we tested. It also features an automatic oscillation of up to 70 degrees and a maximum timer setting of nine hours. 

The included remote control is ergonomically designed and has a magnet, allowing for neat storage on the unit itself. Where it fell short was in its wind speed. At a distance of 5 feet, it recorded a maximum wind speed of just 9.9 feet per second, so it’s far from the top-performing models. Its maximum wind speed at 20 feet was also a lackluster 4.18 feet per second, earning it mediocre marks for air circulation. However, if you're looking for a fan that can purify the air while cooling, and you want a bladeless design that's safe for children, this could be a great option.

Lasko's Wind Curve Oscillating Tower Fan with Nighttime Setting and Remote is perfect for those looking to save space. It features a convenient nighttime mode that automatically lowers the speed and dims the control panel lights. 

It recorded a maximum wind speed of 10.5 feet per second, which didn't earn it high marks. At 3.9 feet per second, the wind speed at 20 feet was also on the weak side, resulting in a low rating for air circulation as well. For quietness, it performed relatively well, producing 38.8 decibels on the weakest mode. On the strongest mode, it stayed below the 50-decibel mark at 44.7 decibels, so it shouldn’t be too distracting while you're cooking or watching TV.

It scored high in ease of use and ease of setup. Although it only has three wind speed settings, it comes with a timer and oscillation features, all of which can be controlled via a remote. Weighing in at about nine pounds, it's conveniently light enough to carry with one hand. And because it's a tower fan, there are fewer parts to assemble, so you can start using it right away.

Amazon Basics' Oscillating Dual Blade Standing Pedestal Fan with Remote is a large fan equipped with an AC motor and two blades of different sizes to generate strong wind. When measured at a distance of five feet, it recorded a maximum wind speed of 11.9 feet per second. The wind spreads in all directions, earning it a decent rating in that regard. However, when measured at a distance of 20 feet, the maximum wind speed was only 3.67 feet per second, resulting in a lackluster rating for air circulation.

The fan only has three wind speed settings, and with a body weight of 12.2 pounds, it's too heavy to carry with one hand, which affected its ease-of-use rating. The fan also requires a screwdriver for assembly and has eight parts, making setup time-consuming. On the plus side, it scored high in quietness. With a minimum wind noise level of 36.6 decibels, it's well-suited for bedroom use.

Pelonis's 16" Oscillating Pedestal Fan has four sturdy legs that make it less likely to tip over during use. Another appealing feature is its adjustable height, ranging from 35 to 47 inches. However, it didn't perform well in tests for wind speed and air circulation. It recorded wind speeds of 12.7 feet per second at five feet and 4.0 feet per second at 20 feet, falling short of top-performing products. Some people might find the airflow lacking.

Despite the weak airflow, it does well in terms of quietness. The noise level is 38.7 decibels in the lowest mode and 42.1 decibels in the highest mode, quiet enough not to interfere with TV watching. Weighing just under six pounds, it's one of the lightest fans we tested. However, the lack of a remote control or timer function hurt its ease-of-use rating. It's not highly recommended for use while sleeping. With 12 parts and the need for a screwdriver, assembly isn't easy either.

Black & Decker's 16-Inch Stand Fan is a standard pedestal fan that comes with a remote control. When we tested the product, we noticed that it had relatively weak airflow compared to other pedestal fans. At a distance of five feet, the maximum wind speed was 10.2 feet per second, which might not cool you down. At 20 feet, it was even weaker, recording a speed of just 3.67 feet per second, making it one of the weakest in our tests. You might think that the weak airflow would mean it's quiet, but that's not the case. Even in the weakest mode, it produced a relatively high 47.3 decibels. If you're using it in the bedroom, be aware that it might disturb your sleep.

In terms of ease of use and ease of setup, it didn't score well either. While it does come with a remote control and timer function, it only has three settings for airflow. Depending on how you're feeling, the airflow might be too strong or too weak. Weighing just over nine pounds and lacking a handle, it's not easy to move around. It also has nine parts, and the assembly isn't straightforward unless you read the instructions carefully.