What makes a good fan?

A good fan should make you feel more comfortable while also being energy-efficient, gentle on the ears, and easy to control. For almost a decade, we’ve tested dozens of fans, and we consistently land on the Vornado 630 Medium Air Circulator as our first recommendation. This compact fan can send breezes to the far corners of a large room.

What criteria were used to select the best fans?

In the end, our criteria for selecting the 11 best fans that made the cut were design, effectiveness, safety, and value. Editor's Note: This review was updated in June 2024 to include additional testing insights and one new model.

How much energy does a fan consume?

For instance, the fan exhibits higher energy consumption when compared to some models, potentially leading to increased costs over time. We found it consumes 156.6 kWh during high usage over an estimated 90-day period, indicating more energy demand than average.

How much power should a fan have?

Most of the fans we recommend are three to 10 times more powerful than that on their highest settings. Secondly, look for a quiet fan: generally they range between 20dB at low fan speeds to 70dB at high speed. 20dB is about the same as a human whisper, 70dB is loud enough to hear over the chatter in an office.

What is a good fan for a large room?

To cool a larger room, this model's brand mate, the Vornado 660, is another good option that performed well in our tests. Plus, both models come with a five-year warranty should you run into any issues. Type: Table fan | Size: 8.25" x 12" x 13.6" | Oscillation: No

Which fan should I Choose?

So, while you’ll likely be happy with whichever fan you choose, we’ve picked out the best tower, pedestal and floor fans to suit your space. The Honeywell tower fan has a small footprint, sleek design, sturdy base and eight speed settings, plus it's quiet and affordable.