The Best Tower Fans We’ve Ever Tested

Best Overall

Dreo Nomad One Tower Fan

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This tower fan earned great scores across the board. We appreciated its sleek design and outstanding array of features, including four speed settings and four different modes—standard, natural, sleep and automatic—that affect airflow and noise level. No matter the setting though, we found that it was easy to hold a conversation or hear the TV over the sound of the fan. For an even quieter experience, the fan also has a “no sound” option, which mutes the noise made when you press buttons.

The fan provided a powerful breeze that could be felt up to six feet away on the high settings. On the lower settings, the fan provided a nice breeze at a distance of two feet, but could not be felt from a larger distance. However, we did appreciate the 90-degree oscillation that covers a wide area, and the remote control worked from 20 feet away.

During our safety testing, our pencil did fit through the vent slits—though it required some effort and did not seem like you’d be able to get your fingers in very far. If you have children at home, you’ll still want to keep an eye out to avoid any potential accidents. However, the fan is bladeless and does feature built-in circuit protection, so it still scored relatively high for safety overall.

Size: 11.81 x 11.81 x 36.22 inches | Weight: 9.9 pounds | CFM: 1408 | Number of Speeds: 4 Oscillation: Yes