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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.
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5
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7
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39
N/A $60
Pelonis PFT40A4AGB
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9
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About our ranking methodology

Endorsement summary:

  • On 14 Aug 2023 Gear Patrol ranked Dreo Pilot Max as #2
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    #2 out of 10 Dreo Pilot Max
    Best Upgrade Tower Fan
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  • On 1 Jan 2025 BestReviews ranked Dreo Pilot Max as #5
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    #5 out of 5 Dreo Pilot Max
    Best Smart Features
  • On 10 Aug 2024 NBC News ranked Dreo Pilot Max as #7
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    #7 out of 8 Dreo Pilot Max
    Most customizable
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  • On 23 Apr 2021 The Strategist ranked Pelonis PFT40A4AGB as #9
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    #9 out of 12 Pelonis PFT40A4AGB
    Best 40-inch wide-turning oscillating tower fan
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    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.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.
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
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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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4
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6
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2
- $63
Dreo Nomad One
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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.
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6
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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.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [17]

78
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]

No critic scores
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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