【AI前沿】The 13 Best Fans to Buy Before It Gets Hot Again (2026)

Kat MerckGearMay 22, 2026 7:03 AMThe Best Fans to Buy Before It Gets Hot AgainSwap out your creaky old box fan for a new model that lights up, mists, or even follows you around the room.Courtesy of Amazon; SylvaneCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyIf you thinkyou don’t need a new fan this year, you might want to think again. Even if the dusty old pedestal fan you’ve been carting around for 25 years is still kicking, fans these days can do a lot more than just blow air. They’re smarter, quieter, and far more versatile than they’ve ever been, with new tech features that would have seemed like science fiction even five years ago.TheDreo TurboPoly 707S, for instance, has radar that can track where someone is in the room and redirect airflow as they move about, while the company’s508S modelcan provide mood lighting in more than 1,000 color shades. There arebladeless fans,fans just for fitness purposes, and onesthat can mistor cool your skin with a cryo-inspiredmetal plate.I’ve been covering fans at WIRED for almost two years, and I’m always on the lookout for the latest and most interesting fan technology. If you know of a cool fan you want me to check out, let me know in the comments.If you’re looking to take your fan on the go, be sure to check out WIRED’s companion guide to theBest Handheld and Wearable Fans. For more ways to keep yourindoor air quality cool and under control, check out our guides to theBest Indoor Air Quality Monitors,Best Air Purifiers,Best Humidifiers,Best Dehumidifiers, andBest Window ACs.Updated May 2026: I’ve added new models from Vornado, Dyson, Zafro, and Levoit, and ensured that links and prices are up-to-date.Pick Your Fan in 30 SecondsBest Air CirculatorVornado Vora 8 Whole Room Air CirculatorRead more$100AmazonUltra-Quiet FanDreo TurboPoly Fan 508SRead more$130$117(10% off)AmazonSpace-Saving FanDreo Nomad One (307) Tower FanRead more$80$70(13% off)AmazonCheap FanLasko 20-inch Classic Box FanRead more$26WalmartTable of ContentsAccordionItemContainerButtonLargeChevronOthers TestedNot RecommendedWhat Should I Know Before Buying a Fan?What Kind of Fan Do I Need?How I Choose and Test FansHow I Obtain the FansBest Air CirculatorPhotograph: Kat MerckSave to wishlistSave to wishlistVornadoVora 8 Whole Room Air Circulator$100Amazon$100Home Depot$110WalmartVornado’s bare-bones660 air circulatorwas my top pick in this category for the past two years. It could sit on either a table or on the floor, ensuring bulk air movement through Vornado’s proprietary Vortex Action (which my colleagueMatthew Korfhage described—accurately—as“a fancy name for spinning a fan into a spiral grate oriented opposite to the action of the fan”). There was no remote, no oscillation, and three speeds activated by buttons on the top. It got the job done with a minimum of fuss, but darn if it wouldn’t have been nice to have a remote.From my mouth to Vornado’s ear, apparently, as earlier this year the brand released the Vora 8, which is basically an upgraded version of the 660. It’s stronger (1,100 ft/m max wind speed to the 660’s 1,083 ft/m), with 10 speeds, three airflow modes, an aromatherapy pad for the center button, and—blessedly—a remote. It also oscillates vertically as well as horizontally, and it’s got a backlit touch display on the base. Note that there’s no smart option on offer for now. I did find myself missing the simplicity of the 660 a little bit while trying to learn all the fiddly new features and settings of the Vora 8, but otherwise, it’s around the same price and an improvement in every way.FeaturesSmart app:NoRemote:YesWind speed on high:1,083 ft/mNoise (on high/on low):69 dB/42 dBOscillation:Yes; vertically and horizontallyWarranty:5 yearsBest Ultra-Quiet Fan for BedroomsPhotograph: Kat MerckSave to wishlistSave to wishlistDreoTurboPoly Fan 508S$130$117(10% off)Amazon$130DreoDreo’s flagship PolyFan 704S has been the brand’s most popular pedestal fan for years, but I didn’t have the best luck with my test unit (see below). Plus, I found the fan to be heavy, unwieldy, and difficult to move around compared to competing models. Thankfully, last year saw the release of Dreo’s improvement on the PolyFan, the TurboPoly. It’s not only slightly smaller and lighter than the original PolyFan, but it’s also billed as Dreo’s quietest fan of all time. The marketing materials said 20 decibels, but I got 29 on my meter. Regardless, this is indeed the quietest fan I’ve tested. Its highest wind speed is average for a pedestal fan, but perfectly sufficient.It comes in white, gold, or silver, sports nine speeds, can oscillate vertically or horizontally, and has smart capabilities (Google Assistant and Amazon’s Alexa). It’s controllable through the remote, the button on the fan itself, or via the Dreo app, which also includes a 12-hour timer and the ability to set a schedule. It’s also got a cool RGB ring light on the back. If you use the Dreo app, you can choose from up to 1,