Experts recommend Dreo Pilot Max more than Pelonis PFT40A4AGB
As of 9 Jan 2025, experts prefer Dreo Pilot Max over Pelonis PFT40A4AGB, but both Tower Fans have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Dreo Pilot Max received 3 recommendations: from Gear Patrol (14 Aug 2023), BestReviews (1 Jan 2025) and NBC News (10 Aug 2024). By contrast, Pelonis PFT40A4AGB received only 1 recommendation from The Strategist (23 Apr 2021).
| Rank | Change | Price | Tower Fan | Gear Patrol  | BestReviews  | The Strategist  | CNET  | The Spruce  | Popular Mechanics  | BestCovery  | TopTenReviews  | NBC News  | Real Simple  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | 2 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - |
| 39 | N/A | $60 |  Pelonis PFT40A4AGB | - | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 14 Aug 2023 Gear Patrol ranked Dreo Pilot Max as #2
Rank Tower Fan Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Dreo Pilot Max Best Upgrade Tower Fan... ... ... Source: www.gearpatrol.com - On 1 Jan 2025 BestReviews ranked Dreo Pilot Max as #5
Rank Tower Fan Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 5 Dreo Pilot Max Best Smart FeaturesSource: bestreviews.com - On 10 Aug 2024 NBC News ranked Dreo Pilot Max as #7
Rank Tower Fan Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 8 Dreo Pilot Max Most customizable... ... ... Source: www.nbcnews.com - On 23 Apr 2021 The Strategist ranked Pelonis PFT40A4AGB as #9
Rank Tower Fan Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 12 Pelonis PFT40A4AGB Best 40-inch wide-turning oscillating tower fan... ... ... Source: nymag.com
After counting and adding up the 67 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Dreo Pilot Max outranks Pelonis PFT40A4AGB. This is not to say that Pelonis PFT40A4AGB is a bad option. Like Dreo Pilot Max, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Dreo Pilot Max is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Pelonis PFT40A4AGB is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Tower Fan | Gear Patrol | BestReviews | The Strategist | CNET | The Spruce | Popular Mechanics | BestCovery | TopTenReviews | NBC News | Real Simple |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  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. | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | - |
| 2 | - | $63 |  Dreo Nomad One | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| 3 | - | $55 |  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. | 1 | - | 1 | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $50 |  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. | 7 | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
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Expert reviews [17]
Total expert reviews: 17
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 13
| Highest score by TechRadar | 90 |
| Average score based on 17 reviews | 78 |
| Lowest score by Digital Trends | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [1]
Total expert reviews: 1
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 1
From Seller:
- Into the World of Wind: Optimized air outlets and ultra-wide 120-degree cooling enable Dreo Pilot Max bladeless fan to circulate mind-blowing cool around the whole room at high speeds as fast as 27 ft/s
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From Seller:
- 3 DIFFERENT SETTINGS: Customers can enjoy STRONG - NATURAL or SLEEP speed variations of airflow to satisfy your desired cooling needs with one touch.
- EFFORTLESS OPERATION: The user-friendly top mounted control panel with bright LED light indicators features different speed settings, fan modes, turns oscillation on/off, and a convenient programmable automatic timer which gives you undisturbed sleep and saves energy.
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