Best fans of 2025: I've tested dozens of fans over the years and these are my 9 expert picks to beat the heat
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Newsflash — it's hot! With summertime in full swing, we're all trying to find ways to stay cool, especially in the comfort of our own homes. While blasting the A/C is an inevitable reality, sometimes it can be a bit too loud and sucks up too much power. So, investing in a fan is the perfect middle-ground, and we've done the heavy lifting to recommend the best fans worth buying right now.
After extensive personal and editorial fan testing, we can confidently say that these are the best fans to buy this year.
The best fans worth buying in the US in 2025
- Best Overall: Dreo TurboPoly Fan 715S
- Best Countertop Fan: The Windmill Fan
- Best Tower Fan: Vornado ARA Oscillating Tower Fan with Ambient Light
- Best Compact Fan: Vornado Strata Compact Oscillating Tower Fan
- Best Air Circulator Fan: Dreo TurboPoly Fan 513S
- Best Window Fan: Vornado Transom Window Fan
- Best Portable Fan: Vornado Fly Move Rechargeable Portable Fan
- Best Air Purifier Fan: Dyson Purifier Cool Formaldehyde TP09 Purifying Fan
- Best Fan/Heater Hybrid: Lasko Duo Comfort High Velocity Fan and Ceramic Space Heater
How we test
When testing home tech products, especially fans, we try them out for at least a week (usually longer), focusing on ease of assembly (if any), performance, quietness, potential smart connectivity and overall product packaging.
From testing if a tower fan is strong enough to reach across a large room or if an air circulator pedestal fan has the ability to reach full blast while remaining relatively silent, we've put it all to the test.
Stay easy-breezy all summer, no matter what room you're in (or even if you're outside) with these tested and reviewed fans
We then compare the findings to determine how well each product performs so you can choose the best fan for you.
Why trust us
Our expert team has been testing products and writing reviews for many years, covering a wide range of lifestyle picks.
Moriba has been thoroughly testing and reviewing tech products for over six years as an experienced writer and editor. He's tested over a dozen fans from various brands over the years and, has narrowed down his list to this top nine. He's even used a couple of these in his everyday life for the past two years, so to say they come highly recommended would be a major understatement.
His reviews are honest, impartial and based on real-world testing to ensure you have all the information you need to make an informed buying decision.
Best US fans 2025
1. Best overall: Dreo TurboPoly Fan 715S
2. Best countertop fan: The Windmill Fan
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3. Best tower fan: Vornado ARA Oscillating Tower Fan with Ambient Light
4. Best compact fan: Vornado Strata Compact Oscillating Fan
5. Best air circulator fan: Dreo TurboPoly Fan 513S
6. Best window fan: Vornado Transom Window Fan
7. Best portable fan: Vornado Fly Move Rechargeable Fan
8. Best air purifier fan: Dyson Purifier Cool Formaldehyde TP09 Purifier and Fan
9. Best fan/heater hybrid: Lasko Duo Comfort High Velocity Fan and Ceramic Space Heater
Our Verdict
If I were to purchase any of the fans from this list, I would add the best overall pick, the Dreo PolyFan 715S, to my cart. It has the ease and functionality that an everyday-use fan should have. From its one-step assembly and sturdy build to its vertical and horizontal oscillation and 10-speed operation, it checks all of the boxes users want in a fan that will keep them cool from both near and far distances.
Based on my testing results, a solid runner-up would be the Vornado ARA Oscillating Tower Fan. I've tested my fair share of tower fans over the years, and, to put it plainly, they generally suck. This one is, by far, the most powerful I've used and is also the most thoughtfully designed. The only minor setbacks are that it lacks smart integration and, due to its one-piece traditional tower fan design, it can be a pain to clean.
FAQs
What kind of fan blows the most air?
Air circulator fans usually tend to blow the most air since they were designed to move air around the room in a more evenly distributed flow. This can help even out the temperature in a room, especially when used in conjunction with heat sources like a space heater in the winter months. In comparison, standard fans blow air in one direction, cooling just one spot and one spot only.
The Dreo TurboPoly Fan 715S in action — displaying its wide vertical oscillation range
What type of fan is the best to cool a room?
When cooling a room, the size of the space is a major determinant in what type of fan would be best to cool it (and do so quickly). But throughout my testing process for most of these fans — specifically those with a larger form factor — a pedestal air circulator or a powerful tower fan does the job best.
Specifically, from this list of fans I've tested, I've found that the Dreo TurboPoly Fan 715S, 513S, Vornado ARA Oscillating Tower Fan and Vornado Strata Compact Oscillating Fan were the most effective at cooling down a medium-to-large room, without any assistance.
The Vornado ARA Oscillating Tower Fan's ambient light feature is one you may use more than you'd think
What is the best brand for a fan?
After testing fans from well-known U.S. brands, more obscure ones and some in-between, I've found that Vornado and Dreo have the most consistent and diverse fan product rosters. From pedestal fans and air circulators to tower fans (that actually produce strong airflow) to smart fans — and combinations of these — these two brands offer the best bang for your buck and the best value for your money.
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