Best Tower fans of 2024
1. BEST TOWER FAN
Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde
Dyson’s latest fan has claimed our top spot thanks to its outstanding range of air speeds, which helped our testers feel comfortable in hot conditions. They found it easy to use, and praised the versatile design that also acts as an air purifier and humidifier – an effective feature on test, which will come in handy if you find fans quite drying.
While its top setting was fairly noisy, its night mode means you can still enjoy a quiet sleep. It wasn’t too pricey to run either and it has an intuitive accompanying app. It is an investment buy, but Dyson’s trademark good looks mean it should fit sleekly into your home, ready to help keep you cool whenever called upon.
2. RUNNER-UP TOWER FAN
SmartAir Cool+ Purify Bladeless Tower Fan
Our runner-up fan is a strong all-rounder. With 12 air speeds, it can provide everything from a gentle breeze to a strong flow. It has a broad range of movement too, oscillating at up to 130 degrees to cover multiple people at once, or adjustable downwards if it’s only catering to you. As a result, our testers found it successfully increased their comfort levels.
It’s intuitive to use and the integrated smart tech adjusts the air flow according to the room temperature. While bulky, it is one of the quietest fans we tested, making it suitable for night-time use. It doubles up as an air purifier, too. Note, you’ll have to buy a warranty separately.
3. BEST OSCILLATING FAN
Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde Purifying Fan Heater
This will keep your home environment just right all year round as it also doubles as a heater (read what we thought of its warming capabilities here.) As a fan, testers rated its adjustable oscillation, which goes up to a whopping 350 degrees, meaning it can reach multiple people dotted around the same room.
Testers found its selection of air speeds improved their comfort nicely and it was generally quiet too, although not on its highest setting.
Its controls are intuitive with a responsive magnetic remote that can attach to the fan’s body for safe keeping and a clear digital display. You can even monitor your air quality and control it from your phone with the My Dyson app. While pricey, it’s the most versatile buy on our list.
4. QUIETEST TOWER FAN
Dyson Purifier Cool Auto React
One of our go-to brands for vacuums, it’s not surprising that Dyson impressed, earning another top spot here. This dedicated fan (and purifier) was easy to set up and its controls were responsive; rather than lagging, it turns on instantly with the remote. It’s moveable too, thanks to a lightweight yet stable design.
Like its hot and cold counterpart, it has 350 degrees of oscillation, which is also adjustable. What’s more, it achieved full marks on our decibel test, proving no louder than our testing room’s background noise.
It’s still expensive, but it’s economical to run and boasts 10 air speeds, as well as a night mode. Our panel declared its mid-way settings the most comfortable.
5. BEST VALUE BLADELESS FAN
Vortex Air Pro Bladeless Tower Fan (Heater & Cooler)
While similar in style and function to the bladeless fans that took the podium spots in our test, this one cashes in at a more affordable £170. It has 10 speed settings, giving you great variation in air flow, and a timer that lasts up to nine hours, so you can enjoy it all night should you wish. Testers also found it quiet and economical to run.
It doesn’t have the biggest oscillation range, but you can angle the head, making it a good buy for home offices. It also has heating features for winter, but there’s no app control.
