The past few weeks have seen fluctuating weather conditions, but despite thunderstorms and downpours, I’ve still found it to be unbearably hot most days. And with the mercury set to rise further in July with more heatwaves on the way, we’ve upgraded some of the cooling gadgets in our home, and one in particular has been a godsend.
The Honeywell TurboForce Power Fan is currently reduced to £24, down from £29.99 on Amazon ahead of the retailer’s 2023 Prime Day Event. No more than 30cm tall or wide, this compact fan is deceptively powerful, and has had shoppers ditching their Dyson’s in favour of the budget-friendly fan.
And while I have never tried out a Dyson fan, I don’t think I’ve any need to, because this Honeywell device does a fantastic job at keeping me cool while working from home in the summer months, and works even better at circulating air than the £20 tower fan I picked up in Aldi last summer.
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The fan comes fully assembled in the box, meaning set up is a total breeze - pardon the pun. The circular fan sits on a U-shaped stand, which allows it to tilt up to 90 degrees to get the perfect angle, and has a cable of around three metres long so it can be optimally placed.
Before even turning on the fan, it’s worth noting that the design is incredibly sleek and minimalistic . There’s no unnecessary plastic, and it blends into any room, quite literally becoming part of the furniture.
On the back of the device is a dial with three speed settings, and even the lowest has been more than sufficient for me in recent weeks. What’s more is that the slowest speed is near-silent , meaning that it’s ideal when I’m taking work calls in the day, doesn’t distract from watching films or catching up on Love Island at night, and can be used overnight while not disturbing me from my slumber.
It’s super lightweight so can be moved from room to room with ease - though for the price, I’d say it’s worth getting two, so that you can have one upstairs and one downstairs. And if you’re worried about energy usage, fear not, because fans are much more energy efficient than using things like portable air-conditioning units.
The medium speed setting has a moderate hum, kicking out more of a draft, but still, there’s no need to reach for the volume button on the TV remote. The highest setting is louder than the rest, but no louder than other fans we’ve used over the years, and it’s more than worth it for the power. You can feel the fan from up to seven metres away, making it perfect for living rooms and master bedrooms, as well as smaller spaces.
We’ve not needed to use the highest setting thus far - it’s very strong and perhaps verging on overkill, but I’m sure in the middle of August we may end up cranking it up and being incredibly thankful for it.
We’ve had ours mostly on the floor by the TV pointing towards the sofa, which keeps us all cool while working or winding down in the evening, circulating cool air effectively around the room.
With our tower fan , the dogs would always lie right in front of it rendering it pretty useless for the rest of the room, but with the Honeywell , they’re able to lie in their bed a few metres away, allowing everyone to experience the cooling effects.
We really like the portability of this fan, but if you did want something more static, it has got a wall-mount feature, or it can be used as a desk fan.
Amazon shoppers have left thousands of five star reviews on the Honeywell fan , rating it better than their Dyson fans. With one writing: “Forget your Dyson bladeless. This little fan is better. So powerful for its size. No brainier just buy it. Send it back if you don’t agree, you won’t by the way.”
Another wrote: “Extremely quiet, even on full power. Very strong breeze, a lot better than my Dyson hot and cold fan. Cannot fault this.”
With a third commenting: “Needed a fan as I was absolutely melting this summer. Didn't think this fan would be up to much given its size and price point but I decided to trust its good reviews and give it a go. This fan is an absolute powerhouse. Not a clue as to how it can be so powerful for its size but fair play to Honeywell it's easily at least 10 times more powerful than the Dyson fan (really bad purchase) we also have.”
However, one didn’t like the design of the settings switch, and I’m inclined to agree. They said: “It's a decent enough fan in terms of airflow. The main problem is the switch is in an awkward spot to turn on and off. It also, unfathomably, turns from 0-III-II-I, ie. off, full blast, medium, low. Why it was designed like this I have no idea.”
It’s a minor inconvenience for such a nifty gadget, and one I’m more than willing to look past for this sleek summer must-have. You can shop the Honeywell TurboForce Power Fan for £24 on Amazon here.
