The 10 Best Quiet Fans

The sleek and stylish Lasko T42950 (around $61) will add both a nice breeze and a modern appeal to your living room or bedroom. The control panel on the tower is simple and intuitive, while its ability to oscillate smoothly will ensure those winds of comfort are distributed evenly.

Supported by a sturdy, circular base, the Rowenta VU2660 (about $80) delivers gusts of air at a rate of nearly 1,700 cubic feet per minute, which helps cool down the surrounding area quite quickly for a compact model. A nifty carrying handle makes it highly portable.

Be it cooling your computer's case, heat sink or radiator, the Be Quiet! Silentwings (around $19) is efficient, long-lasting and darn near noiseless while in operation. It comes with two sets of removable rubber corners and all the hardware you’ll need for mounting it.

Direct the comfort of cool air in nearly any direction with the GreenTech PureFlow (around $88), which combines 90 degrees of horizontal oscillation with 90 degrees of vertical tilt to give you a wealth of angles to choose from. It includes a compact remote control, too.

Designed to provide cooling for relatively small household items and do-it-yourself projects, the AC Infinity Axial (about $18) works quite well as a ventilator for things like litter boxes, kegerators or home theater systems. It includes a power cord and two fan guards.

With 12 speeds and three wind modes at your disposal, you should have no trouble zeroing in on the ideal level of airflow with the Pelonis Pedestal (appx. $80). It contains a powerful brushless motor and includes a helpful on-off timer.

You can position the Genesis Convertible (about $13) flat on a desktop or clamp it directly to another surface, which gives you the flexibility to move it easily around your home or workspace. It’s a nice choice for attaching to a treadmill or elliptical.

If you enjoy outfitting your space with contemporary decor and futuristic gadgets, the Dyson AM06 (appx. $240) will serve as a nice complement to your digital home assistants and smart appliances. It’s an energy-efficient option with plenty of tilt and oscillation functions.

The Opolar Personal (around $17) comes in handy when you’re stuck in the office on one of those muggy summer afternoons that has you daydreaming about taking a dip in the pool. It produces little to no sound, and circulates enough air to keep one person cool.

The sleek, trendy appearance of the Genesis Max (about $100) makes it suitable for use in a hip, modern workplace, a contemporary home, or a chic condo. It comes with a remote that allows you to change settings from anywhere in the room.