The best floor fans, compared.
Top pick: DREO silent pedestal fan, black – Highest score at 94, with 4.7 from 8,743 reviews and quiet comments on the lowest speeds. Confirm the 2-pin, 120.0 V line in the photos. Best value: Belaco 16 inch pedestal fan – About £29.99 with a stated BS 1363 plug, 85° oscillation, height up to 125 cm and 3,039 reviews of its own. Updated 20 October 2026.
A floor fan stands on the floor and moves air so you feel cooler. It does not lower the room temperature the way air conditioning does. UK shoppers use one in a bedroom, a living room, a home office, a garage, or beside a turbo trainer, usually for a hot spell rather than all year. The specification block shows a 2-pin connector and 120.0 V, so confirm the plug in the photos. The decision order is in the [floor fans buying guide](/hub/cooling/floor-fans/sub/floor-fans-buying-guide). Quality, for a home, is a stable base, a BS 1363 plug, a lowest speed you can sleep or sit with, and controls that match the room: oscillation, tilt or height, and a timer.
A floor fan stands on the floor and moves air so you feel cooler. It does not lower the room temperature the way air conditioning does.
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Across 8,743 amazon.co.uk reviews at 4.7 stars, the black DREO pedestal is the fan people leave on the lowest speeds in a bedroom and then check whether it is still running. Reviewers describe a strong top setting in a UK heatwave, a remote that covers the functions they use, and assembly in about five minutes. The listing gives 90° oscillation, a 90° pivoting head, an 8-hour timer, 36 W, and a 28.2 dB figure, which is a claim rather than a reading at every speed. Bullets say eight speeds while the specification block says three, and the height line mixes 38–42 inches with a 105 cm dimension. The connector is listed as 2-pin and the voltage field reads 120.0, so a BS 1363 plug is not stated. Higher speeds are audible, and one reviewer found the head a bit low at the foot of a bed. It leads this set on stars and quiet-speed comments if you confirm the plug in the photos first.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a quiet bedroom pedestal and will check that the plug in the photos is a UK 3-pin.
Less suitable: You need a BS 1363 plug stated on the listing, or a classic 16-inch head that reaches higher.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this DREO pedestal oscillate?
Yes. The listing says 90° horizontal oscillation and a 90° pivoting head.
What plug does the specification block show?
A 2-pin connector and a voltage of 120.0. A BS 1363 plug is not stated.
Is the height adjustable?
Yes. Bullets give 38–42 inches. The dimension line lists 105 cm height.
The white DREO tower, model DR-HTF007, is a 92 cm column that reviewers can tell apart from about 10 feet, with a clear gap between the low and high settings. Across 47,486 amazon.co.uk reviews at 4.6 stars, the low speeds are often quiet enough for sleep, and the LEDs can be switched off. The listing includes 90° oscillation, a remote, an 8-hour timer, and a 28 dB figure, at a listed 42 W and 3.8 kg. Bullets mention eight speeds while the specification block says four, and the voltage field reads 120.0, so a UK 3-pin plug is not confirmed. One unit failed after about a year and was replaced, and one delivery took about two months during a hot spell. Top speeds are still audible. It is a strong slim-column choice beside the DREO pedestal, with the same plug check before you keep it.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a slim bedroom column and will confirm the plug before you rely on it.
Less suitable: You need a stated UK plug, or a head you can raise to the end of a bed.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this DREO tower fan oscillate?
The listing says 90° oscillation.
Does it have a timer?
Yes. The listing includes an 8-hour timer and a remote.
Does the listing show a UK plug?
The connector line says a standard AC power cord and the voltage field says 120.0. A BS 1363 plug is not stated.
The Vacmaster Cardio54 is a compact 124 W blower with a UK 3-pin plug and 240 V, and the 547 amazon.co.uk reviews at 4.6 stars come mostly from indoor cycling and treadmill sessions. Riders often stay on speed 1 and reach the remote from the bike using the included strap. The jet is narrower than a desk fan, which is what those reviews want, and the housing is described as sturdy. Aim takes trial and error, and at close range the airflow is too strong for some people. The remote loses its pairing and has to be paired again, which is the fault that repeats. Listed noise is 49 dB, oscillation is not stated, and a room to the side of the jet will not feel a wide breeze. At £99 it is a training tool with a stated UK plug, not a living-room pedestal.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You train indoors and want an aimed jet with a UK plug, usually on the lowest speed.
Less suitable: You need oscillation across a bedroom or a living room.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the Vacmaster Cardio54 a room fan?
It is a freestanding fitness blower. Reviews describe a narrow jet for a turbo trainer, not a wide oscillating breeze.
Does it use a UK plug?
Yes. The listing says a UK 3-pin plug and 240 V.
Can you aim it from the bike?
A remote and a remote strap are included. Some reviewers say the remote loses its pairing.
The chrome Belaco BLFF-50 is an 18-inch metal floor fan at £69.99, with three speeds, 100 W, a Type G plug, and a listed 70 dB. Among 2,187 amazon.co.uk reviews at 4.4 stars, people praise a hard airflow in high-30s °C weather, a 5.25 kg base that feels stable, and a front grille that comes off for cleaning. Oscillation is not listed, and the head only tilts, so the blast stays where you point it. Full speed is hard to live with while the television is on, and the fan is large to store at 30 × 53.3 × 55 cm. The review file mixes 12-inch comments with this 18-inch title, including an ammonia smell and a separate 60 dB remark, so those lines are not specs of this model. A rattle within a few months and a blade screw that loosens are the mechanical complaints. It suits a garage or workshop, not a bedroom.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a metal drum for a garage, gym, or workshop and can live with the noise.
Less suitable: You want sleep, oscillation, or a fan that stays in the corner of a living room.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the 18-inch Belaco oscillate?
Oscillation is not listed. The head tilts.
How loud is the listed noise?
70 dB.
Does it have a UK plug?
The connector is listed as Type G.
At £149 the stone-white AirCraft Lume is a 36 W brushless pedestal with 12 speeds, a 12-hour timer, a remote, and a UK three-prong plug. Among 203 amazon.co.uk reviews at 4.4 stars, one reviewer calls it silent up to speed 6 of 12, and several use it so a bedroom stays bearable. You can take the lower stem off and use the head on a desk, and the listing adds an LED backlight with three levels. The column is 90 cm, and one reviewer said it barely reached the end of a bed. The listing says the head tilts, while one reviewer said it does not, and there is nowhere obvious to put the remote. One unit stopped after about two months of light use. The listed 45 dB figure does not describe all 12 speeds.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want many low speeds, a long timer, and a stated UK plug, and the 90 cm height reaches where you sit.
Less suitable: You need the head at the end of a high bed, or you want the most breeze per pound.
Specifications
Common questions
Can the Lume be used on a desk?
Yes. The listing says you remove the lower stem to use it as a desk fan.
How long is the timer?
12 hours.
Is the height adjustable?
The listing says adjustable height. One reviewer found it short at the end of a bed.
The black ROVSUN 16-inch pedestal sits at £55.03, with 4.2 stars from 161 amazon.co.uk reviews, a remote, three speeds, and Normal, Sleep, and Nature modes. The listing gives a height of 115–130 cm, oscillation of 60–120°, a timer up to 7.5 hours, five blades, 65 W, and a 40 dB figure. Reviewers like the heavy round base, airflow across a room, and a fan quieter than older pedestals, with one buyer still happy after three months. Assembly is the sore point: the instructions are poor, the front grille ring is hard to fit, and one remote arrived without batteries. One display light could not be switched off, and one unit that looked resealed would only oscillate poorly. Voltage and plug type are not in the specification block, so this is not a confirmed BS 1363 fan from the text alone. It is the mid-price remote pedestal here, with a smaller review sample than the £30 fans.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a remote and a stated height around 115–130 cm, and you will check the plug photos.
Less suitable: You need a BS 1363 line on the page, or you want the simplest three-button fan.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the ROVSUN fan have a remote and a timer?
Yes. The listing includes a remote and a timer up to 7.5 hours.
How high does it go?
115–130 cm.
Is a UK plug stated?
No. Voltage and plug type are not stated in the specification block.
The grey Schallen is a 16-inch oscillating pedestal at £29.99, listed at 40 W, 230 V, and a Type G plug, with three push-button speeds and no remote. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.0 from 6,922 reviews, and those opening texts match the white and black Schallen files, so the count is a shared block rather than a test of grey plastic alone. Reviewers praise a strong breeze for the money, including on low, and a fan light enough to carry between rooms. The same texts call the pole and feet thin, say the lowest speed is too direct for some people, and say tilt needs a screwdriver. One oscillation control arrived broken in a box that looked pre-opened, and leg screws work loose. No noise figure is printed, and 4.7 × 16.7 × 20.7 cm reads as a packed size, not a standing height. It is a cheap daytime breeze if the plug photos match the Type G line, and a poor night fan if you need a gentle first speed.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a cheap grey pedestal for daytime rooms and will accept a basic plastic stand.
Less suitable: You need a quiet first speed for sleep, or a review sample that is only about this colour.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the grey Schallen fan have a remote?
No. The controller is a push button and the included component is a cord.
Does it oscillate?
Yes. The listing does not give the angle in degrees.
Is there a timer?
No timer is stated in the specification block.
The white Schallen, model AD-125, is the same £29.99, 40 W, 16-inch oscillating pedestal, with three push-button speeds and a BS 1363 plug named in the specification block. It is listed at 45 dB and 2.95 kg, and the star line is again 4.0 from 6,922, shared with the grey and black files, so you should not add those counts together. Reviewers describe easy assembly and a usable breeze, with a steady hum and a lowest speed that is too strong for some people in the direct line. Tilt needs a screwdriver, and one oscillation control failed on arrival. The 4.7 × 16.7 × 20.5 cm line is a packed size, not the height in the room, and 45 dB does not describe speed 3 beside a bed. There is no remote and no timer. Choose this colour when you want the named BS 1363 line, and look at the Belaco 16-inch if you want a height in centimetres and a review file of its own.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want the white Schallen specifically, with a BS 1363 line on the listing, for daytime use.
Less suitable: You are comparing colours by star count, or you need a gentle night speed.
Specifications
Common questions
What noise figure is listed?
45 dB.
Does it have a remote or a timer?
Neither is in the specification block. Control is a push button.
Which plug does the listing name?
BS 1363.
The black Schallen is the third £29.99, 40 W, 16-inch oscillating pedestal, with three speeds, a UK mains plug, and a 2 m cable that the other two colour rows do not print. It weighs a listed 3.29 kg, has no remote or timer, and the 4.0 from 6,922 reviews is the same opening text as grey and white. Reviewers call the breeze useful in the day, and they also call the stand light, the noise a hum plus fan rush, and the tilt awkward. One oscillation button failed on arrival, and feet or screws do not stay tight. The model field reads sffhfhse696, which is not a helpful code, and 5.1 × 16.5 × 20.5 cm is packed size rather than standing height. The 2 m lead is the practical difference if your socket is not beside the base. It still belongs with the other £30 pedestals, not on a quiet bedroom shortlist.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want this black pedestal and the extra cable length matters more than a decibel figure.
Less suitable: You want a unique review sample, a timer, or a quiet first speed.
Specifications
Common questions
How long is the cable?
2 metres.
Does the black Schallen include a remote?
No. Included components are the cord.
Is the height adjustable?
The bullets say yes. A standing height in centimetres is not given.
The white Belaco BLSF-40 is a 16-inch pedestal at £29.99 with 85° oscillation, 30° tilt, five blades, and a height up to 125 cm. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.0 from 3,039 reviews on this listing, rather than the shared Schallen block. Details include 45 W, a 45 dB figure, a BS 1363 13 A plug, a 1.8 m cable, and pull-chain control, with no remote. Reviewers note a strong breeze even on speed 1, while others find a thrum from the impeller and a parts box that needs a screwdriver. One buyer had no tilt knob, so the head is set with a tool, and another uses only speed 1 in a bedroom because the higher speeds are too loud at night. The listed weight of 1.36 kg is very light for a fan that stands 125 cm, so treat that figure as printed. At this price it is the best value row when you want a stated UK plug and a stated height.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a £30 pedestal with a named UK plug, a high head, and a review file of its own.
Less suitable: You need a quiet night speed, a remote, or a heavy metal drum.
Specifications
Common questions
How far does this Belaco pedestal oscillate?
85°, with 30° tilt in the listing.
Is there a remote?
No remote is included. The specification block says pull-chain control.
What plug is listed?
A BS 1363 13 A plug, with bullets also saying a 1.8 m cable.
The white Requisite Needs pedestal is the cheapest row here at £27.99, a 16-inch oscillating head with three button speeds and 40 W. The amazon.co.uk line is 3.9 from 298 reviews, and people do feel a breeze across a room, sometimes as a second fan beside a dearer one. The stand is the complaint that repeats: it does not stay together when you move it, the finish is poor, and one buyer found sharp edges on the connecting rods. A cage arrived crushed, and in one review speed 2 switches the fan off while speeds 1 and 3 work. The connector line says wall outlet connector, not a BS 1363 plug, and 5.1 × 16.5 × 20.5 cm is a packed size. There is no remote, no timer, and no noise figure. It can be a spare if you inspect the stand and the plug on day one, and it is the weak default next to the Belaco at a similar price.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want the cheapest spare breeze and will inspect the stand and the plug on arrival.
Less suitable: You want a stated UK plug, a stable base, or the stronger £30 review sample.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this pedestal have a remote?
No. The controller type is button control.
Is a UK plug named?
The connector line says wall outlet connector. A BS 1363 plug is not stated.
How many speeds are listed?
Three.
This white cordless pedestal, model GDG-FAN001, is listed at £34.99 with a claimed 7,200 mAh battery, five speeds, a remote, about 90° oscillation, and a timer up to 9 hours. The stand has four height positions, the column is about 100 cm, and the weight is 1.73 kg, so the page is aiming at a table or a short floor fan. A bullet mentions an LED night light, and the room list includes a bedroom and a patio. The amazon.co.uk file used here has no star rating and no review text, so runtime and noise are unknown. Charging is not settled either, because USB-C appears only inside unanswered bullet questions. A mains plug matters for charging, and that method is not stated. Treat the feature list as untested catalogue copy until reviews exist.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You are only comparing the written feature list of a cordless pedestal and can wait for reviews.
Less suitable: You need review evidence, a known runtime, or a fan for tonight.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this pedestal cordless?
Yes. The power source is battery, with a claimed 7200 mAh pack.
How many speeds does it have?
Five, plus a remote and a timer up to 9 hours.
Are there customer reviews in the source file?
No review line and no review text, so the rating is not stated.
Scores use twelve amazon.co.uk listings read on 20 October 2026. There was no lab test. Shelf prices are GBP as captured. Star lines are the amazon.co.uk figures in those files. The weights below sum to 100. Awards are given once each. A shared review block is not three independent samples, and a missing star line stays at a score of 0.
Stars and review volume
40%The amazon.co.uk star line and how many ratings sit behind it. No star line and no review text scores 0 on this band. The cordless GDG-FAN001 is that case.
Room controls
25%Oscillation, timer, remote and height, judged for the room you would actually use. A narrow training jet is not scored as a living-room fan.
UK plug on the listing
15%A BS 1363 or Type G plug named on the page. A 120.0 V field or a 2-pin line, with no UK plug stated, stays in the assessment. Plug photos were not rechecked.
Price against this set
10%The shelf price in GBP against the other eleven listings, from about £27.99 to £149. A low price does not erase a shared review block or a missing plug line.
Review sentiment
10%Repeated praise and repeated faults. Defects, thin evidence, conflicting speed counts and mixed model sizes are deductions. They are not turned into new measurements.
Start with the job, then the lowest speed you will actually use, then the plug. A pedestal, a tower, a metal drum and a training blower are different tools. Shelf price does not include a check of the plug photos.
A floor fan is a fan that stands on the floor and moves air so you feel cooler. UK shoppers use one in a bedroom, a living room, a home office, a garage, or for indoor training, usually during a hot spell rather than all year. It does not lower room temperature the way air conditioning does. Quality, for a home, is a stable base, a BS 1363 plug, a lowest speed you can sleep or sit with, and controls that match the room: oscillation, tilt or height, and a timer.
Figures such as 28 dB, 28.2 dB or 45 dB are listing claims, not a reading at top speed. Which? measures low and high because they differ. A silent title does not describe speed 3 beside a bed.
Both DREO listings print 120.0, and the black pedestal also lists a 2-pin connector. A travel adaptor is not a permanent plug for a BS 1363 socket. Confirm the photos, and return a short or non-UK pin rather than modifying it.
The 18-inch Belaco lists 70 dB and does not state oscillation. Full speed is hard to live with while a television is on. Use it for a garage or workshop. A floor fan still does not drop the room temperature by a stated number of degrees.
Start with the job, because one shape does not cover sleep, a living room, a workshop and a turbo trainer. A pedestal aims a head, and several stands here adjust the height. A tower is a slim column. In this set that is the white DREO, with a remote, an 8-hour timer and a listed 28 dB figure. A high-velocity drum is the 18-inch Belaco, at 100 W and a claimed 70 dB, with tilt and no oscillation stated.
Mains fans meant for a BS 1363 socket need a correctly fitted UK 3-pin plug and a BS 1362 fuse, under regulation 35 of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. In this set a UK plug is named on the Belaco rows, the three Schallen colours, the AirCraft Lume and the Vacmaster. Both DREO listings print 120.0 in the voltage field, and the black pedestal also lists a 2-pin connector, so those scores were not treated as a confirmed UK plug.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You want a low speed you can leave on at the start of the night, plus a timer. The black DREO pedestal is the top pick: 4.7 from 8,743 reviews, 90° oscillation and an 8-hour timer. The connector is listed as 2-pin and the voltage field reads 120.0, so confirm the plug in the photos.
You need oscillation more than a maximum blast, and you want a UK plug named on the page. The Belaco 16-inch pedestal is the best value at about £29.99, with 85° oscillation, height up to 125 cm and 3,039 reviews on this listing. Higher speeds are loud at night.
You want a narrow jet onto a turbo trainer, not a breeze across a bedroom. The Vacmaster Cardio54 is a 124 W blower with a stated UK 3-pin plug and 240 V, at 4.6 from 547 reviews. Oscillation is not stated, and the remote can lose its pairing.
The black DREO pedestal is the top pick. It scores 94, the highest in this set, with 4.7 from 8,743 amazon.co.uk reviews and quiet comments on the lowest speeds. The limit is on the listing: a 2-pin connector and a voltage field of 120.0, so a BS 1363 plug is not stated. The Belaco 16-inch pedestal is the best value at about £29.99, with a stated BS 1363 plug, 85° oscillation, height up to 125 cm and 3,039 reviews on this listing rather than a shared colour block. A floor fan moves air. It does not lower room temperature by a stated number of degrees.
DREO silent pedestal fan, black
Highest score at 94, with 4.7 from 8,743 reviews and quiet comments on the lowest speeds. Confirm the 2-pin, 120.0 V line in the photos.
Belaco 16 inch pedestal fan
About £29.99 with a stated BS 1363 plug, 85° oscillation, height up to 125 cm and 3,039 reviews of its own.
Editorial
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
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