Experts recommend Vornado 184 more than Ozeri OZF3
As of 7 Nov 2024, experts prefer Vornado 184 over Ozeri OZF3, but both Tower Fans have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Vornado 184 received 3 recommendations: from Gear Patrol (14 Aug 2023), TopTenReviews (30 Mar 2023) and NBC News (10 Aug 2024). By contrast, Ozeri OZF3 received only 1 recommendation from NBC News (10 Aug 2024).
Rank | Change | Price | Tower Fan | Gear Patrol | BestReviews | The Spruce | Popular Mechanics | BestCovery | TopTenReviews | The Strategist | CNET | NBC News | Real Simple |
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8 | -1 | $96 | 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. | 4 | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | 5 | - |
26 | N/A | Check price | Ozeri OZF3 The Ozeri OZF3 Tower Fan is a highly customizable and versatile fan with multiple speed settings, airflow modes, and oscillation capabilities, making it a sleek and durable option for personalized cooling in various settings. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 10 Aug 2024 NBC News ranked Ozeri OZF3 as #4 and Vornado 184 as #5
Rank Tower Fan Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 8 Ozeri OZF3 Most aesthetic#5 out of 8 Vornado 184 Best whole-room... ... ... Source: www.nbcnews.com - On 14 Aug 2023 Gear Patrol ranked Vornado 184 as #4
Rank Tower Fan Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 10 Vornado 184 Most Powerful Tower Fan... ... ... Source: www.gearpatrol.com - On 30 Mar 2023 TopTenReviews ranked Vornado 184 as #4
Rank Tower Fan Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 6 Vornado 184 An excellent tower fan with an impressive five-year guarantee... ... ... Source: www.toptenreviews.com
After counting and adding up the 67 expert endorsements of the November rankings, Vornado 184 outranks Ozeri OZF3. This is not to say that Ozeri OZF3 is a bad option. Like Vornado 184, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Rank | Change | Price | Tower Fan | Gear Patrol | BestReviews | The Spruce | Popular Mechanics | BestCovery | TopTenReviews | The Strategist |
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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. | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | - |
2 | - | $60 | Dreo Nomad One | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
3 | - | $64 | 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 | - | 6 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
4 | - | $70 | 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 [6]
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 5
Score distribution:
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- Unique design and aesthetically pleasing.
- Decent coverage and relatively powerful.
- Touch-sensitive control panel for individual fan control.
- Adjustable height for customized airflow.
- 90-degree oscillation range for increased airflow and circulation.
- Timer function for automatic shut off.
- Bright LED lights with dimming option.
- Remote control with storage feature.
- Affordable price.
- Louder than many tower fans.
- Lack of simplicity in using the various buttons.
- Limited customer service options.
- Shorter warranty compared to other brands.
- Unique and stylish design with three individually controllable fans.
- The fan offers customizable airflow options with one, two, or three fans running at a time.
- It has a reinforced glass base for added stability during oscillation.
- The fan comes with a 6-foot power cord for convenience.
- It has a touch screen with icons to display selected settings.
- The fan oscillates up to 90 degrees, spreading the airflow around the room.
- It has adjustable timer settings in 30-minute increments up to 7.5 hours.
- The fan comes with a remote control with extended range and the ability to remember settings after a power outage.
- Many users have reported the fans breaking down or making loud noises.
- There is a concern about the high number of positive reviews from customers who received free or discounted fans in exchange for their opinion.
- The blue light near the base of the fan is too bright for sleeping.
- The wind speed settings cannot be adjusted individually for each fan.
- The remote control requires line of sight to work and does not have lights for easy use in the dark.
- The fan produces a disruptive beep when buttons are pressed, which can be bothersome at night.
Expert reviews [5]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 2
Highest score by Gadget Review | 86 |
Average score based on 5 reviews | 84 |
Lowest score by TopTenReviews | 80 |
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- The circulator design provides better overall air circulation in the room.
- The sleek design adds aesthetic appeal to the fan.
- The generous five-year warranty provides peace of mind for the consumer.
- The lack of oscillation means that the fan may not provide as much airflow up close.
- The fan can become quite noisy on the highest setting.
- Cleaning the fan requires using a vacuum as there are no removable air filters.
- The remote storage unit is attractive and easy to find.
- It is easy to assemble, taking only 5 minutes and requiring only four screws.
- The air flow speed is greater than that of the Dyson AM07 tower fan.
- The construction is sophisticated yet lightweight, making it easy to move.
- It is easy to clean at home without professional help.
- It does not oscillate, but it still circulates air effectively.
- At the highest speed, it produces noticeable noise.
- It only has 4 speed settings, compared to the 10-speed settings of the Dyson tower fan.
- Upgraded with canted fan blades that utilize the physics of blade curvature to generate opposing sound waves to reduce blade noise and isolate the soothing sounds of the airflow itself.
- Boasting unrivaled technology, the 3x Tower fan is engineered with 3 independently controllable fans and 3 fan speeds, offering up to 9 levels of cooling and customized airflow.
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