January 2025

Tower Fans: MetaRanking

This page highlights the aggregate summary of tower fans rankings posted by key online experts, as of January 2025.

Summary

On 9 Jan 2025, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 67 tower fan endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.

42 tower fans were endorsed in total, only 15 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)

As of 9 Jan 2025, Honeywell Quietset HYF290B takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed tower fan with 6 expert endorsements. 3 experts out of 6 recommended it as the '#1 tower fan' this month.

Brand breakdown
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Price breakdown
As can be seen in the chart below, lowest high-ranking tower fans start at $23.30 (Honeywell HTF210B) and go up to $449 (Dyson Pure Cool TP01). Median tower fan costs $72.50 (Pelonis FZ10-19JR).
$23.30
$449

At a glance - January Ranking

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Rank Change Price Tower Fan
Gear Patrol
BestReviews
The Strategist
CNET
The Spruce
Popular Mechanics
BestCovery
TopTenReviews
NBC News
Real Simple
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Honeywell Quietset HYF290B
The Honeywell Quietset HYF290B Tower Fan is a highly praised cooling solution that offers customizable features, ease of use, and durability, making it a versatile and efficient option for various room sizes and comfort preferences.
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6
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- $70
Dreo Nomad One
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3
- $68
Lasko Wind Curve T42951
The Lasko Wind Curve T42951 Tower Fan is a highly praised and reliable cooling solution with a range of features, including quiet speed settings, fan modes, an oscillation feature, and a sturdy design.
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6
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Lasko Wind Curve 2554
The Lasko Wind Curve 2554 Tower Fan is a highly praised cooling solution with adjustable settings, widespread airflow circulation, a stylish design, and a 1-year warranty.
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5
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Seville UltraSlimline 40"
The Seville UltraSlimline 40" Tower Fan is a versatile and stylish cooling solution with various features, but it may lack durability and a longer warranty period compared to other tower fans.
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5
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6
- $130
Dreo Pilot Max
The Dreo Pilot Max Tower Fan is a highly praised, durable, and reliable fan with customizable features and a sleek design.
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7
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- $98
Vornado 184
The Vornado 184 Tower Fan is a visually appealing, durable, and reliable option for cooling smaller to medium-sized rooms or spaces, with adjustable airflow and a compact design.
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- $120
Rowenta Urban Cool
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Dyson TP04
The Dyson TP04 Tower Fan is a versatile and feature-rich air purifier with cooling capabilities, offering personalized comfort, real-time air quality monitoring, and a sleek design.
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Levoit Classic
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Better Homes and Gardens 3-Speed
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12
- $80
Honeywell HYF260
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- $449
Dyson Cool TP07
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14
- $130
Lasko FH500
The Lasko FH500 Tower Fan & Space Heater Combo is a versatile and convenient option for heating and cooling a room, with customizable heat output, quiet speeds, and a sleek design.
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Dreo Cruiser Pro T1
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Tower Fan
#4 $50.14 Lasko Wind Curve 2554
#10 $59.49 Levoit Classic
#3 $68.06 Lasko Wind Curve T42951
#2 $69.99 Dreo Nomad One
#12 $79.95 Honeywell HYF260
#15 $89.99 Dreo Cruiser Pro T1
#1 $94.03 Honeywell Quietset HYF290B
#7 $98.47 Vornado 184
#5 $99.99 Seville UltraSlimline 40"
#8 $119.99 Rowenta Urban Cool
#6 $129.99 Dreo Pilot Max
#14 $129.99 Lasko FH500
#13 $448.95 Dyson Cool TP07

We ranked Honeywell Quietset HYF290B #1 in January 2025 because:

  • 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tower fans” rankings.
  • Out of those, 3 experts ranked Honeywell Quietset HYF290B as #1.
Expert Consensus
(as of 27 Aug 2023)
The Honeywell Quietset HYF290B Tower Fan is a highly praised cooling solution that offers customizable features, ease of use, and durability, making it a versatile and efficient option for various room sizes and comfort preferences.
Critic endorsements:
The Strategist

Best tower fan with multiple settings

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CNET

Quietest tower fan

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Popular Mechanics

Best Overall

Sleep power setting
Light display dims at night

Not powerful enough for spacious rooms

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BestCovery

Best Tower Fan Overall

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TopTenReviews

The most versatile tower fan we tested

Great coverage
Eight fan and noise level settings

Not the most powerful
Breeze drops off around 15 feet

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NBC News

Best Budget

Good for medium to large rooms
Affordable
Easy assembly

Not as quiet as others

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We ranked Dreo Nomad One #2 in January 2025 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tower fans” rankings.
  • Out of those, 3 experts ranked Dreo Nomad One as #1.
Critic endorsements:
BestReviews

Best of the Best

Its four-speed settings are among the quietest that we tested, with a max decibel count of only 50.
All four of its modes, including a Sleep mode for nighttime use, work exactly as advertised.
An included remote has great range and responsiveness.
Great for medium-sized rooms.

Its power cord can be a little tough to wrangle.

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The Spruce

Best Overall

Bladeless design
Powerful yet quiet
Multiple settings including eco and sleep mode
Digital display and remote

Slightly shorter than most floor options

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Real Simple

Best Overall

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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts

Identify Experts

We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend tower fans.

Capture Rankings

For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of tower fans, it must be updated in the last 9 months.

Aggregate Rankings

We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking

Experts chosen for January 2025 ranking

We ranked Lasko Wind Curve T42951 #3 in January 2025 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tower fans” rankings.
  • Out of those, 2 experts ranked Lasko Wind Curve T42951 as #1.
Expert Consensus
(as of 27 Aug 2023)
The Lasko Wind Curve T42951 Tower Fan is a highly praised and reliable cooling solution with a range of features, including quiet speed settings, fan modes, an oscillation feature, and a sturdy design.
Critic endorsements:
Gear Patrol

Best Overall Tower Fan

One of the most affordable for the feature set
Has a night mode

Not super powerful

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The Strategist

Best-rated tower fan

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The Spruce

Best for Office

Very quiet
Easy to switch between modes
Powerful air flow
Sleep mode and dimmable LED display

Can't feel airflow far away

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We ranked Lasko Wind Curve 2554 #4 in January 2025 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tower fans” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Lasko Wind Curve 2554 as #1.
Expert Consensus
(as of 29 Aug 2023)
The Lasko Wind Curve 2554 Tower Fan is a highly praised cooling solution with adjustable settings, widespread airflow circulation, a stylish design, and a 1-year warranty.
Critic endorsements:
Gear Patrol

Best Oscillating Tower Fan

Full 360-degree oscillation
Built-in timer

Faux wood paneling mixed with plastic looks tacky
Overall design looks outdated

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The Strategist

Best tower fan with air ionizer

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NBC News

Best Overall

Easy to transport
360 degree oscillation

On the larger side

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We ranked Seville UltraSlimline 40" #5 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tower fans” rankings.
  • Out of those, 1 expert ranked Seville UltraSlimline 40" as #1.
Expert Consensus
(as of 29 Aug 2023)
The Seville UltraSlimline 40" Tower Fan is a versatile and stylish cooling solution with various features, but it may lack durability and a longer warranty period compared to other tower fans.
Critic endorsements:
The Strategist

Best tower fan with breeze mode

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TopTenReviews

The best tower fan overall: great performance, great price

Easy to use
Great at cooling the room
Four speed settings

Below average warranty

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We ranked Dreo Pilot Max #6 in January 2025 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tower fans” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 7 Sep 2023)
The Dreo Pilot Max Tower Fan is a highly praised, durable, and reliable fan with customizable features and a sleek design.
Critic endorsements:
Gear Patrol

Best Upgrade Tower Fan

12 speeds is four times as many as most tower fans
Ultra-quiet 25 dB operation on its lowest setting
Auto mode adjusts for ambient temperature in the room

At $150 SRP, it's the most expensive pure tower fan in this guide

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BestReviews

Best Smart Features

During testing, its cooling effect was felt immediately at 75% power, and even at that setting it only produced 45.8 decibels. Setting up the smart connectivity took little time and the connection was strong and consistent.
Its attractive silver-and-black design is sure to look great in any home.

Its remote can be finicky. Its large size may not work for small rooms.

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NBC News

Most customizable

Customizable oscillation
Can control from app

Nothing to note at this time

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We ranked Vornado 184 #7 in January 2025 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tower fans” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 29 Aug 2023)
The Vornado 184 Tower Fan is a visually appealing, durable, and reliable option for cooling smaller to medium-sized rooms or spaces, with adjustable airflow and a compact design.
Critic endorsements:
Gear Patrol

Most Powerful Tower Fan

Powerful motor
Superior air circulation
5-year warranty

Slightly loud, especially on high
Pricey

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TopTenReviews

An excellent tower fan with an impressive five-year guarantee

Five-year warranty
Quiet on low settings

Doesn't oscillate
Not the most energy-efficient

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NBC News

Best whole-room

Circulates air through room
Energy saving timer

No oscillation

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We ranked Rowenta Urban Cool #8 in January 2025 because:

  • 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tower fans” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Gear Patrol

Best-Looking Tower Fan

Beautiful design looks great in any space
Includes a remote control

Just three speeds and two modes
You're paying more for looks than functionality

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The Spruce

Best Space-Saving

Lightweight and portable
Remote control
Unique design

Not effective from far away
Shortest floor option on list

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Popular Mechanics

Quietest

Wooden exterior print
Auto mode works based on room temperature

Top speed not very powerful

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We ranked Dyson TP04 #9 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tower fans” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 30 Aug 2023)
The Dyson TP04 Tower Fan is a versatile and feature-rich air purifier with cooling capabilities, offering personalized comfort, real-time air quality monitoring, and a sleek design.
Critic endorsements:
CNET

Best upgrade

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TopTenReviews

Dyson’s best tower fan is powerful, effective and an air purifier too

Very effective
Voice activated
Purifies the room too

Expensive

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We ranked Levoit Classic #10 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tower fans” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Gear Patrol

Best Budget Tower Fan

Surprising amount of features for the cost, including ambient temperature adjustment
One of the quietest tower fans you'll find

On the shorter side at 36 inches
No smart connectivity

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BestReviews

Best Bang for the Buck

An “Auto” mode uses smart sensors to adjust its airflow based on the room’s temperature, and it can generate as little as 28 decibels at its quietest.
It has five fan speeds and four total modes: normal, turbo, sleep, and auto.
Despite being fairly affordable, it pushes quite a bit of air.

The LED display is bright enough to trouble some people at night.

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We ranked Better Homes and Gardens 3-Speed #11 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tower fans” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
CNET

Best overall value

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The Spruce

Best Budget

Quiet operation
Powerful direct air flow
Sleek design

Only effective in direct line of flow
Base was a bit wobbly during testing

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We ranked Honeywell HYF260 #12 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tower fans” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
The Spruce

Best for Bedroom

User-friendly control panel
Auto-off timer
Lights dim automatically
Remote control with storage clip

Wobbly base
Cord dislodges from base when carried

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Real Simple

Best for Bedrooms

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We ranked Dyson Cool TP07 #13 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tower fans” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
Gear Patrol

Best Air Purifying Tower Fan

Doubles as a true HEPA air purifier
Sleek, futuristic look
Lots of smart features

Not as powerful of a breeze as most bladed fans
Super expensive and overkill if all you need is a fan

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NBC News

Best air purifier

Oscillates 350 degrees
Extra stats from paired app

More expensive than others

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We ranked Lasko FH500 #14 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tower fans” rankings.
Expert Consensus
(as of 31 Dec 2023)
The Lasko FH500 Tower Fan & Space Heater Combo is a versatile and convenient option for heating and cooling a room, with customizable heat output, quiet speeds, and a sleek design.
Critic endorsements:
The Strategist

Best tower fan-space heater combo

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The Spruce

Best for Large Room

Tall and far-reaching airflow
Vacuumable filter
Combination fan and heater
Tip-over safety feature

Display lights don't dim
Bulky as a heater

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We ranked Dreo Cruiser Pro T1 #15 in January 2025 because:

  • 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best tower fans” rankings.
Critic endorsements:
BestReviews

Versatile Settings

We were impressed with the six fan speeds, finding that even the middle speeds offered impressive power and cooling performance.
Its extra modes are useful, including a mode that cycles through three wind speeds to simulate natural wind.

Its base didn’t seem especially sturdy.

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NBC News

Best quiet

Powerful blades
LED display
Very quiet

Nothing to note at this time

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