Are you looking for the best fan? From standing to silent models and from fixed to portable variants: on this page, you’ll discover which fans best suit your needs and which fit seamlessly into your bedroom, office, or living room.
Below you’ll find our top 5 best fans to get through the hot days:
If you want to sleep peacefully with cooling, the Philips CX2550/00 is the one for you. This quiet fan has a noise level of only 19 decibels. As a result, you won't even notice that it’s providing cooling. You simply need to switch on sleep mode and activate the timer. Furthermore, the Philips CX2550/00 is adjustable in length and airflow direction to ventilate the air at the right height and side. It has a range of up to 30 metres, so it fits easily in large bedrooms and living rooms.
Pros and cons
+ Whisper-quiet in operation with only 19 decibels of sound.
+ The height and fan head are adjustable.
- This model can’t be controlled remotely.
The Philips CX5535/11 is a stylish, oscillating tower fan that combines durability and comfort. From aromatherapy to a gentle breeze: you can choose from various settings manually or via the remote control to determine the type of airflow in your home. It features several settings. With the timer, you can set the tower fan to ventilate for up to 7 hours in one specific setting. The Philips CX5535/11 is also suitable for use in the bedroom. It features a silent sleep mode, allowing the fan to run at a low setting for 30 minutes. Moreover, thanks to its design, it takes up little space in the room where you place it.
Pros and cons
+ Various modes to determine the speed and scent of the airflow.
+ Long timer that blows in one setting for up to 7 hours.
- You can’t connect the fan to an app.
The ok. 40323 from our own brand is a standing fan with a good price-quality ratio. This model features 3 different speed settings and has a power output of around 40 watts. Thanks to the oscillating function, the airflow is distributed evenly throughout the room. Furthermore, you can adjust the height of the ok. fan. For example, set it a little lower when you’re sitting on the sofa or chair and raise it again when you stand up. You can also rotate the fan head so that it blows the air in a specific direction.
Pros and cons
+ Standing fan with a good price-quality ratio.
+ 3 different speed settings, adjustable height and head.
- This model has no timer, display, or indicator light.
The Philips CX2050/00 is the best desk fan. Thanks to the handy handle, you can easily move the tabletop fan around the house. The tiltable head and powerful airflow ensure effective cooling up to a remarkable 25 metres, which is quite a lot for a relatively small device. The durable Philips CX2050/00 has 3 speed settings and 2 different modes, including an extremely quiet sleep mode. Place the device on your nightstand and enjoy a cool night.
Pros and cons
+ This compact tabletop fan cools up to a remarkable 25 metres.
+ Thanks to the powerful, quiet sleep mode, you can also use this table fan in the bedroom.
- The table fan doesn’t rotate automatically.
The Qware SND-FH50WH is the best mini handheld fan for use at home or on the go. This compact device features 4 different cooling modes, the lowest of which keeps you cool for a full 9 hours before needing to be recharged. Use the ice mode when it is extremely hot. With a full battery, this mode provides extra coolness for 1.5 hours. The Qware SND-FH50WH handheld fan is equipped with a handy phone stand. This allows you to watch your favourite series while comfortably cooled on a warm summer day in the garden, for example.
Pros and cons
+ Easy to carry in your bag or jacket pocket.
+ 4 different cooling modes, from normal to ice cold.
- You have to change the handheld fan's batteries.
You choose the best fan based on the room in which you use it and your personal preferences. The size of the room plays a major role. For a small room or home office, a desk fan will suffice, while for a larger room or attic, you are better off using a powerful floor fan. A tower fan is suitable for the living room because it blows vertically and takes up little space. Also pay attention to the strength of the airflow: the faster the blades spin, the more cooling, but this also results in more noise and energy consumption. Most fans have multiple settings that allow you to adjust the airflow. Also look for extra options, such as a timer or remote control for added convenience. Finally, the noise level is important, especially if you use the fan in the bedroom. Opt for a model with a low number of decibels or a special sleep mode so you can sleep peacefully.
