Top 8 fans for hot summer

With the arrival of summer heat, fans become an indispensable tool — especially when the lack of light does not allow you to use air conditioning. Both at home and in the office, a fan can make the atmosphere more comfortable without much effort. In this review, we’ve selected modern models that offer not only cooling but also smart features for easy control.

How to choose fans: tips and tricks

Since there are many fans on the market, we recommend that you consider the following key aspects when choosing a fan: model type, support for smart features, mains, battery, or USB power supply.

Of course, today, more light-independent models with built-in batteries are best suited, but if you have a powerful charging station, you can also choose traditional options. Among them, the most popular are axial (they can be either floor-mounted or portable, which are installed on a table), radial (also called tower, they look like a vertical column) and rotorless (without visible blades in the design).

All types can support additional features, such as a remote control or integration with a mobile app, a timer for setting up a work schedule, or an automatically rotating design. For home use, it is important to pay attention to the noise level so that you can sleep soundly or work in silence in a comfortable environment. Some fans also have the function of humidification and ionization, so they perform several tasks, helping to maintain the right indoor climate.

Popular models for summer

SmartMi Standing Fan 2

The popular SmartMi Standing Fan 2 — is an example of a modern floor fan with support for the Mi Home app. It integrates into the smart home system, cools well, creating a powerful airflow, and is easily adjustable in different axes of rotation and tilt. Please note that the model is powered by the mains — its laconic design may be misleading and make it seem like a rechargeable model, but it is not.

The device has four speed modes, a timer, and you’ll like the low noise level during operation. If you are looking for a simple, powerful and stylish solution — SmartMi Standing Fan 2 is the perfect choice.

Beurer LV 50

When the air in the room is warmer than the body temperature, the fan can be like a hair dryer — it doesn’t get any easier to breathe. That’s why the Beurer LV 50 seems like an ingenious solution with its humidification function. A quarter-liter bottle is placed on the side of the unit, and the water from it evaporates in the airflow. This provides additional cooling and fights dust in the air. The liquid lasts for four hours of continuous operation, and by adding a flavor to the water, you can also freshen the air.

The device is compact and is best suited for placement on a desktop. The front grille visually resembles an element of vintage technology, and the leather handle makes it easy to carry. The model is powered via a USB port, so it can operate without power from a powerful power bank or laptop.

Ardesto FNT-R36X1W

An affordable model of a radial fan will appeal to those who have kids at home. The lack of access to the blades will protect curious fingers, and the dimensions will fit well into a room with a small area.

The device can be controlled using the bundled remote control, with 10 operating modes available. Although the model looks largein fact, it weighs only 2.85 kg, but it works much more powerfully with a reduced noise level of 1800 m³/h.

Honeywell Turbo on the Go

Super portable solution Honeywell Turbo on the Go HTF090— a small but useful device. It can be powered in two ways: by 4 AA batteries or a USB port. The mobile fan should be used in close proximity (at a distance of up to 90 cm), for example, by placing it on a desktop, hanging it by the handle while cooking, or placing it near a child’s play area. The handle serves both as a bracket and as a stand, so it is not difficult to find a place for this baby.

The mini-fan reliably creates an airflow of up to 1.98 m/min, and will cool you down on any trip, outdoors, in the gym, walking around the city, or using public transport. The model weighs only 220 g, so it won’t take up much space in your bag or luggage.

Ryobi RF18-0 ONE+ WHISPER

Portable models are not limited to mini versions with low power. In addition to the professional class of cordless fans (for construction sites, for example), there are models such asRyobi RF18-0 ONE+ — with universal mounting, battery power, and performance on par with full-size floor solutions up to 850 m³/h.

The design of this variant can be easily adapted to the conditions of work in a campsite or workshop. The device can be fixed without any problems, even in an upright position.

It operates in three speeds: 930, 1600, and 1900 rpm, but always remains quiet enough (no louder than 50 dB). The model weighs less than two kilograms, and depending on the battery installed, it will operate for 7 to 18 hours on a single charge.

Philips CX2050

If you pay a lot of attention to appearance when choosing a fan, then Philips models will please the most demanding. Small, quiet, and stylized for modern interiors, you can find fans from this manufacturer. For example, Philips CX2050— compact and flexible design allows you to direct the airflow towards you and cool down even in extreme heat.

It operates in three speed modes, supports air simulation mode and Quiet Sleep function with reduced noise level. The timer allows you to customize the operating schedule (from 1 to 12 hours), and the built-in handle allows you to carry the device to any room.

The model is powered from the mains, but consumes only 24 watts of power.

Honeywell HTF400E

Some fans can be used to charge other devices, such as the Honeywell HTF400E. It has a built-in USB port that can charge a smartphone or other gadget. At the same time, the fan itself receives power from an outlet.

Thanks to the backlit touch panel on the top panel, the model can work as a great addition to a bedside table, combining the functions of a nightlight, charger, and fan.

The platform of the device is movable, so you can tilt the body and adjust the airflow power. A special night mode promotes sound sleep by generating resonant, so-called «pink noise».

The device weighs 2.5 kg, so it can be placed on a desktop or left on a coffee table — it has enough power to cool a small area around it.

Conclusions

Whichever device you choose, you should place the fan in a place where there are no obstacles to the airflow. This way, you will not reduce efficiency, and the air will circulate freely throughout the room.

In floor models, the power cable often suffers from the curiosity of pets, so it is advisable to hide it from free access. Also, during daily use, do not forget to clean the device — dust settles on the blades and grille and gets into the air when you first turn it on.