Best Tower Fans 2025 – Forbes Vetted

Dimensions: 12.8 x 12.8 x 42.5 inches | Number of speeds: 12 | CFM: 1,475 | Timer: 1 to 12 hours | Remote: Yes | Oscillation range: 30 to 120 degrees | Noise range: 25 to 48 decibels

What you’ll love:

• Smart controls via app, remote or voice command
• Wide oscillation for full-room air circulation
• Offers 12 speed settings while operating quietly

Keep in mind:

• More expensive than basic models
• Remote can be trickier to use than the app

This smart Dreo tower fan cools down a room without calling too much attention to itself: It pushes air at speeds up to 27 feet per second (or 1,475 CFM) while staying quieter than most refrigerators. For reference, Prouty says that anything above a 500 CFM is high for a tower fan—and 1,475 CFM for this product type is one of the highest he’s seen. On low, the Pilot Max S hovers around 25 decibels, which is slightly softer than a whisper. 

Unlike budget fans that stick to around three speeds, this unit has 12, plus four modes that let you tweak exactly how much air it moves. Meanwhile, the 120-degree oscillation helps keep most of a room cool. 

If you don’t want to adjust settings manually, the auto mode senses your room’s temperature and speeds up or slows down accordingly. You can also control the fan from the couch or outside your home using the Dreo smartphone app, Alexa or Google Assistant. Another feature we like about this Dreo tower fan is its removable rear grill to make maintenance easier; you won’t need to take apart the whole unit.

Dimensions: 11.8 x 11.8 x 36.2 inches | Number of speeds: 4 | CFM: 1,408 | Timer: 1 to 8 hours | Remote: Yes | Oscillation range: Up to 90 degrees | Noise range: 34 to 48 decibels

What you’ll love:

• One of the quietest tower fans available at this price range
• Sleep mode mutes button sounds and dims the display
• Auto mode adjusts speed based on room conditions

Keep in mind:

• Not smart-capable (unlike our top pick that’s also from Dreo)

If you’re looking for an option that doesn’t sacrifice power but is softer than a white noise machine, we recommend the Dreo Tower Fan Nomad One. At around 34 decibels on its lowest settings (and maxing out at 48 decibels, which is the level of a refrigerator hum), this is one of the quietest models available despite its under-$80 sticker price. Plus, users report that even on higher speeds, it runs more smoothly than most models in the same price range.

In addition to its quiet operation, this Dreo tower fan is great for bedrooms because it has a dedicated sleep mode that, along with reducing noise, mutes beeps and dims the display. You can also set its built-in timer to turn off automatically at different intervals (up to eight hours). The Nomad One is also lighter and more compact than our top pick that’s also from Dreo: This unit is about an inch smaller in circumference and only weighs in at 9 pounds despite its powerful airflow of 1,408 CFM. 

Further, its 90-degree oscillation range is more than enough for typical bedrooms, which tend to be around 200 square feet, according to Prouty. You can choose between four speeds and four modes to customize the fan to your desired air circulation. The rear grill and impeller wheel are removable, too, making it much easier to clean than many other similarly priced tower fans. 

Dimensions: 13 x 5.1 x 5.1 inches | Number of speeds: 4 | CFM: Unlisted (around 30) | Timer: 2 to 8 hours | Remote: No | Oscillation range: Up to 80 degrees | Noise range: 35 to 45.2 decibels

What you’ll love:

• Portable and fits easily on desks and nightstands
• Multiple speed options, including a white noise setting
• Oscillates to move air around small spaces

Keep in mind:

• CFM is too low to be useful beyond your personal space

If you’re looking for an effective tower fan that’s small enough to fit on a desk or nightstand, the Honeywell QuietSet Mini Tower Fan fits the bill. At just over a foot tall, it’s easy to move between rooms. Unlike some mini fans that only blow air in one direction, this one oscillates up to 80 degrees to distribute airflow more evenly throughout your personal space. 

We also appreciate that this small unit comes with four speed settings, including sleep and white noise settings that add a subtle background hum without being distracting; these are useful if you’re working, reading or trying to fall asleep. One tester was impressed with this petite fan’s power at the highest speed setting, as well as its compactness: “I could also see myself packing it in a suitcase for my next trip as a convenient source of white noise and a light breeze.” 

While the QuietSet Mini Tower Fan doesn’t have a remote, there’s a built-in timer that can be set to shut off automatically after two, four or eight hours. It’s also energy-efficient, running on a DC motor that uses up to 50% less energy than traditional AC motors (a nice perk if you plan to keep it running throughout the night).

Dimensions: 36 x 12 x 12 inches | Number of speeds: 3 | CFM: 210 | Timer: 1 to 7 hours | Remote: Yes | Oscillation range: Up to 60 degrees | Noise range: Around 40 to 55 decibels 

What you’ll love:

• Affordably priced without sacrificing performance
• Includes an adjustable timer and dark mode
• Has an easy-grip handle and storage for remote

Keep in mind:

• Comparatively high noise level
• Not as powerful as similarly built fans on this list

If you have a small or medium-sized room (anything under 250 square feet) and are looking for something a little simpler but still effective, this Lasko tower fan is an easy choice. It has three speed settings to adjust the airflow and an oscillating feature with an angle of up to 60 degrees. While this isn’t the widest angle, you don’t have to wait long for the breeze to come back around, which we think is good for small- to medium-sized spaces. 

It also features a seven-hour timer that can be adjusted in one-hour increments—a useful option if you like to fall asleep with a fan running but don’t want it on all night. Further, this tower fan has a Dark mode that automatically turns off display lights so you won’t be distracted by glowing LEDs as you try to sleep. Plus, the included remote control operates all the fan’s functions and can be stored on the back of the unit when it’s not in use. 

Dimensions: 13.3 x 11.8 x 39.5 inches | Number of speeds: 5 | CFM: 2,574 | Timer: No | Remote: Yes | Oscillation range: 90 to 180 degrees | Noise range: 29 to around 60 decibels 

What you’ll love:

• Strong airflow of 2,574 CFM designed for large rooms
• Up to 180-degree oscillation for wider coverage
• Built-in ambient lighting and sleek metal finishes

Keep in mind:

• No built-in timer
• Doesn’t have smart connectivity despite its high price

The Vornado ARA Oscillating Tower Fan is designed to move air through an entire large room. It pushes air at 1,600 feet per minute (equalling approximately 2,574 CFM), making it the most powerful tower fan in Vornado’s lineup—and on this list. Combined with its five speed settings and up to 180 degrees of oscillation, it circulates air more effectively than many standard models, so even big rooms stay at a comfortable temperature.

While you could use it in a bedroom (it emits 29 decibels on the lowest setting), the Vornado is better used in living rooms, open-concept spaces and other areas that need serious airflow. If you do use it in a smaller space, the five speed settings let you dial it down so it doesn’t feel overwhelming. 

Another small but thoughtful feature is the built-in ambient lighting, which adds a subtle glow to the room and can be adjusted or turned off completely. While this model is more substantial in size than slimmer tower fans, it features sleek metal finishes, which help it feel more intentional in your home.

Dimensions: 36.3 x 7.5 x 4.4 inches | Number of speeds: 10 | CFM: Around 1,000 | Timer: 15 minutes to 9 hours | Remote: Yes | Oscillation range: Up to 70 degrees | Noise range: Up to 61 decibels

What you’ll love:

• Bladeless design is safe and easy to clean
• 10 speed settings allow for more precise airflow control
• Has a Night mode for light sleepers

Keep in mind:

• No extra air purification or heating functions, despite its price

The Dyson Cool Tower Fan AM07 takes everything people love about tower fans—strong airflow, a slim profile and quiet operation—and refines it with Dyson’s signature engineering. Instead of traditional blades, it uses so-called Air Multiplier technology, which draws in air and then amplifies it 15 to 18 times. The resulting airflow is powerful but smooth; the bladeless design also makes the fan easier and safer to clean.

While the Dyson’s 70-degree oscillation range isn’t the widest on our list, its 10 speed settings give you more control than many other top models. The programmable sleep timer lets you set it to turn off anywhere between 15 minutes and 9 hours, while Night mode reduces noise for better sleep. (Note that while the brand doesn’t list the noise level in decibels on its lowest settings, a good number of users report that it operates quietly enough to feel like white noise during sleep.) The AM07 tower fan also has built-in safety features like an automatic shut-off if it gets tipped over, and the magnetized remote attaches to the top of the fan for easy access.