Honeywell QuietSet Tower Fan (5 Speed Settings, Oscillating 75°, Timer Function, Remote Control) HY254

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Featuring a modern design with an LED screen and remote control, this sleek six-speed fan efficiently cooled my living space without being too loud or distracting. Similar to the Dreo Cruiser Pro T1, this sophisticated fan created a strong breeze during testing, so much so that I could easily feel it 15 feet away. While some fans are fixed and feature only one speed, it’s best to get a model that allows you to adjust the intensity.

Our best for large rooms option, the Dyson Pure Cool Purifying Fan has 10 settings, and even functions as an air purifier. During these tests, to measure each fan’s noise level, I used a decibel meter from a distance of 3 feet and recorded the average noise at the fan’s highest and lowest speed.Generally speaking, the larger and taller the fan, the higher the airflow and the bigger the room it can cool, with the added bonus that you might not have to push it so hard to have the same effect. Tower Fans can also be a good option in homes with children or pets, as they are bladeless and do not have as many areas for stuck fingers or tails.

Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire.Honeywell Comfort Control Fans will spread a steady amount of cool air in a wide area due to their oscillation. I also wish that the remote had a magnet or hook to attach to the back of the fan, and I found the actual buttons on the fan to be slow to respond. However, all of the other features, quiet operation, and beautiful, compact design still make it a splurge-worthy option. Nearly all tower fans oscillate, turning slowly from side to side to cover a larger area, but they differ in how wide the angle of oscillation is. Its unique design is pleasing to the eye, but it's not all style over substance: it's safe and easy to clean since there are no moving parts for hands to get caught in.

In some models with this function, the fan will turn off after a specific interval of time, while others lower the noise of the fan and dim the display or noises.

And out of all of the tower fans we tested, this is the only one to offer internal oscillation, a feature meant to help keep the fan more stable, since only the insides rotate, and to provide more range of motion.