Air across a bed or a sofa needs a floor tower of about 90 cm
Air across a bed or a sofa needs a floor tower of about 90 cm or taller, not the 32 cm desk column.
Tower fan comparison 2026
The best tower fans, compared.
Top pick: DREO Cruiser Pro T2S tower fan Best value: DREO quiet tower fan DR-HTF017 – Best value on a different ASIN, the DREO quiet tower fan DR-HTF017 at about £74.99. Updated 20 October 2026.
Charlie White (Charlie DIYte)Expert source
A tower fan is a tall narrow floor fan, or a short desk column, that blows from a slot. An impeller sits behind the grille, so “bladeless” on these amazon.co.uk titles means a guard style, not silence or childproofing. UK buyers use one to move air across a person in a bedroom, living room, or home office. It does not refrigerate the room the way a portable air conditioner does. Judge a listing by height, by whether a low speed is described as usable at night, and by whether the plug and voltage rows agree with a fused UK 3-pin plug. Air across a bed or a sofa needs a floor tower of about 90 cm or taller, not the 32 cm desk column. Switching the fan off from bed needs a timer and a remote that works in the dark. Only the listing states app and voice control. Floor columns here are about 92 to 106 cm. The checks before you buy are in the [Tower fan buying guide](/hub/cooling/tower-fan/sub/tower-fan-buying-guide).
A tower fan is a tall narrow floor fan, or a short desk column, that blows from a slot. An impeller sits behind the grille, so “bladeless” on these amazon.co.uk titles means a guard style, not silence or childproofing.
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The Cruiser Pro T2S is the £99.99 DREO at 106.4 cm, 4.7 from 4,553 reviews, and the only listing here whose bullets name the DREO app, Alexa, and Google Assistant as well as a remote. United Kingdom reviews praise airflow on the lower levels and say it looks neat in a bedroom once the base is on. Several reviews call that base difficult until the cable is threaded through the middle first. One review says the sweep felt fixed at about 120° rather than the 90° in the bullets. The wattage attribute says 30 W while the included-components line says 50 W, and voltage is printed as both 120.0 and 220–240 V, with a NEMA 1-15P connector. The higher star line does not carry the top pick, because the review pool is smaller than the Nomad One and the power rows do not agree. Open it when phone or voice control is the feature you will actually use.
Pros
- Only listing that states the DREO app, Alexa, and Google Assistant
- 4.7 from 4,553 reviews
- 106.4 cm floor tower with a remote
- Lower levels described as quiet
Cons
- 120 V attribute against 220–240 V in the box line
- 30 W against 50 W on the same page
- NEMA 1-15P connector
- Base will not close until the cable is threaded through the middle
Best for: You want app and voice control on a tall floor tower and you will check the plate against the clashing power rows.
Less suitable: You want the deepest review sample, or a listing whose voltage figures already agree.
Specifications
- Model
- DREO Cruiser Pro T2S tower fan
- Brand
- DREO
- Price
- ∼£100
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(4,553)
- Asin
- B09M8L7C57
- Name
- DREO Cruiser Pro T2S tower fan
- Speeds as listed
- 9
- Modes
- 4 modes, including Auto and Sleep
- Oscillation
- 90° listed; one review says 120° fixed
- Timer
- App scheduling stated; hour count not
- Remote
- Included, battery stated
- App or voice
- DREO app, Alexa, Google Assistant
- Stated noise
- 20 dB bullets; 25 dB attribute
- Stated voltage
- 120 V attribute; 220-240 V in the box
- Connector as listed
- NEMA 1-15P
Common questions
Can this one be controlled from a phone?
The bullets say the DREO app, Alexa, and Google Assistant, plus a remote. It is the only listing in this set that states all three.
Why do reviews mention a difficult base?
Several United Kingdom reviews say the cable has to pass through the middle of the base before the halves lock.
Which power figure is on the page?
The wattage attribute says 30 watts. The included-components line says 50 watts and AC 220-240V. The voltage attribute says 120.0.
Our view
The black DREO Nomad One is a 92 cm floor tower at £79.99, with 4.6 from 47,486 amazon.co.uk reviews, the deepest pool in this set. United Kingdom reviews say speeds 1 and 2 are quiet enough for sleep, and one reviewer about 10 ft away could still tell those lower steps apart. From about speed 5 the same reviews call it loud, at times competing with a television, so the 20 dB title is the seller’s low-speed line. DREO’s Nomad One support page puts the lowest speed at about 35 dB. The title timer is 8 hours and reviewers use the remote from bed, though the buttons are hard to tell apart in low light and the 90° sweep leaves part of the room outside the breeze. Bullets say 8 speeds while Number of Speeds says 4, and the connector line says EEC 7/7 beside a 220–240 V title, so you check the pins before you treat it as a UK 3-pin plug. It is the top pick here for that review depth on a floor column.
Pros
- 92 cm floor tower at £79.99
- 4.6 from 47,486 amazon.co.uk reviews
- Speeds 1 and 2 described as quiet for sleep
- 8-hour title timer and a remote
- Display described as turning off
Cons
- Loud from about speed 5 in UK reviews
- 8 speeds in the bullets, 4 on the spec line
- EEC 7/7 connector beside a 220–240 V title
- Remote buttons hard to read in low light
Best for: A bedroom or living room where you want the largest review sample on a 92 cm column and you will check the plug pins.
Less suitable: You need a stated BS 1363 plug, an app, or a sweep wider than 90°.
Specifications
- Model
- DREO Nomad One tower fan, black
- Brand
- DREO
- Price
- ∼£80
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(47,486)
- Asin
- B09MKPDJRT
- Name
- DREO Nomad One tower fan, black
- Speeds as listed
- 8 in the bullets; 4 in Number of Speeds
- Modes
- Normal, Natural, Sleep, Auto
- Oscillation
- 90°
- Timer
- 8 hours (title)
- Remote
- Included
- App or voice
- Not stated
- Stated noise
- 20 dB title; 25 dB attribute
- Stated voltage
- 240 V
- Connector as listed
- EEC 7/7
Common questions
How many speeds does this listing give?
The bullets say 8 speeds. Number of Speeds says 4. Both are on the same amazon.co.uk page.
Does the listing show a UK plug?
Voltage is listed as 240 volts and the title says 220-240V. The connector line says EEC 7/7, which is not a BS 1363 plug. Check the pins you receive.
Is 20 dB the noise on high?
20 dB is the title and 25 dB is the attribute. United Kingdom reviews say speeds 1 and 2 are quiet and that speed 5 and above is loud.
Our view
The white Nomad One is the same 92 cm DR-HTF007 shape at £79.99, and the page shows the same 4.6 from 47,486 with the same opening United Kingdom reviews as the black listing. You count that pool once. The voltage attribute here says 120.0, against a 220–240 V title on the black page, and stated power is 42 W against 36 W there. Those shared reviews still put speeds 1 and 2 in the sleep range and speed 5 and above in the loud range. A lead measured at 168 cm and stiff base halves appear in the same comments, and the remote buttons are hard to read in the dark. The model is a finish choice after you have read the rating plate. It is not a second mountain of proof for the star line.
Pros
- White 92 cm floor tower at £79.99
- Same low-speed sleep comments as the black listing
- 8-hour title timer and a remote
- Light enough that reviewers move it between rooms
Cons
- Review text matches the black ASIN, so the 47,486 is one pool
- Voltage attribute says 120.0
- 42 W here against 36 W on the black listing
- 8 speeds in the bullets, 4 on the spec line
Best for: You want the white Nomad One finish and you will confirm the plate and the pins before it meets a UK socket.
Less suitable: You are counting reviews twice, or you need a listing whose voltage row says 240 V.
Specifications
- Model
- DREO Nomad One tower fan, white
- Brand
- DREO
- Price
- ∼£80
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(47,486)
- Asin
- B0BT7LPSBY
- Name
- DREO Nomad One tower fan, white
- Speeds as listed
- 8 in the bullets; 4 in Number of Speeds
- Modes
- Normal, Natural, Sleep, Auto
- Oscillation
- 90°
- Timer
- 8 hours (title)
- Remote
- Included
- App or voice
- Not stated
- Stated noise
- 20 dB title; 28 dB attribute
- Stated voltage
- 120 V (attribute)
- Connector as listed
- Standard AC power cord
Common questions
Is this a separate review pool from the black DREO?
The page shows 4.6 from 47,486, and the opening reviews match the black file. Count it once.
What voltage is printed?
The attribute says 120.0. Check the rating plate before you use a UK socket.
How many speeds are listed?
Bullets say 8. Number of Speeds says 4.
Our view
The 106.4 cm DREO, model DR-HTF018, is listed at £89.99 with 4.6 from 26,164 reviews. United Kingdom reviews call the low speeds quiet enough for sleep and still describe the higher of the nine bullet speeds as usable, which is a wider ladder than the four-speed DR-HTF017. The bullets give a 12-hour timer and say the rear grille can come off for vacuuming or rinsing, provided the interior stays dry. One reviewer said the motor stopped in under two years and that DREO sent a replacement, and others found the plastic base fragile and the column easy to sway if you tap it. Number of Power Levels says 6 against 9 speeds in the bullets. The voltage attribute is 120.0 and the connector is C13 or C14, so the pins are a check at the door. The extra height is the reason to open this card when a 92 cm slot sits too low for the sofa.
Pros
- 106.4 cm floor tower at £89.99
- 4.6 from 26,164 reviews
- 12-hour timer in the bullets
- Rear grille described as removable for vacuuming or rinsing
- Low speeds described as quiet for sleep
Cons
- 120 V attribute and a C13 or C14 connector
- 9 speeds in the bullets, 6 power levels on the spec line
- One motor stopped in under two years, with a replacement sent
- Plastic base described as fragile, column sways if tapped
Best for: A taller column for a living room, if you accept the voltage row and will look at the pins.
Less suitable: You want a stated 240 V row, or you need the base to feel solid when the column is knocked.
Specifications
- Model
- DREO 42 inch tower fan
- Brand
- DREO
- Price
- ∼£90
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(26,164)
- Asin
- B08PDDSDHY
- Name
- DREO 42 inch tower fan
- Speeds as listed
- 9 in the bullets; 6 power levels on.
- Modes
- Standard, Natural, Sleep, Turbo
- Oscillation
- 90°
- Timer
- 12 hours (bullets)
- Remote
- Included
- App or voice
- Not in the bullets. One review mentions
- Stated noise
- 20 dB title; 25 dB attribute
- Stated voltage
- 120 V (attribute)
- Connector as listed
- C13 or C14
Common questions
What plug does the listing name?
The connector line says C13 or C14, and voltage says 120.0. That is not a BS 1363 description. Check the plate and the pins.
How long is the timer?
The bullets say a 12-hour timer. The display is described as dimming after 30 seconds.
Can the grille be cleaned?
The bullets say the rear grille comes off for vacuuming or rinsing. The same bullets say to keep the interior dry and away from humidifiers.
Our view
Levoit’s 42 inch tower is £89.99, 4.6 from 3,691 reviews, and the speed count stays at 12 in both the bullet and Number of Speeds. Reviews call the lowest settings very quiet, mention a timer at night, and describe an auto mode that changes with room temperature. They also say it beeps when you change a setting, which sits awkwardly beside a silent title, and they put the lead at about 1.5 m. The voltage attribute says 24.0 and the connector line says Schuko, with 23 W in the title and 27 W in the attribute. Those rows are a reason to read the plate before the fan meets a UK socket. The stored size line is 103 × 22 × 22 cm, so you do not treat 22 cm as the height. It suits you if you want the twelve steps and you will settle the plug first.
Pros
- 12 speeds in the bullet and in Number of Speeds
- 4.6 from 3,691 reviews
- Lowest settings described as very quiet
- Auto mode described in reviews as tracking room temperature
Cons
- Voltage attribute 24 V and a Schuko connector row
- 23 W in the title, 27 W in the attribute
- Beeps when settings change
- Lead about 1.5 m in reviews
Best for: You want twelve consistent speeds and a quiet low setting, after the plate and the pins check out.
Less suitable: You need a timer length printed in the bullets, or a connector row that already says a UK plug.
Specifications
- Model
- Levoit 42 inch tower fan
- Brand
- Levoit
- Price
- ∼£90
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(3,691)
- Asin
- B0BYZT7W9L
- Name
- Levoit 42 inch tower fan
- Speeds as listed
- 12
- Modes
- Auto, Turbo, Sleep, Normal
- Oscillation
- Oscillating (angle not in the bullets)
- Timer
- Mentioned in reviews; length not.
- Remote
- Included
- App or voice
- Not stated. One review advised skipping
- Stated noise
- 25 dB
- Stated voltage
- 24 V (attribute)
- Connector as listed
- Schuko (Type F)
Common questions
What voltage and plug does the listing print?
Voltage is 24.0. Connectors named are Schuko (Type F) and IEC 320 C13. Check the plate and the pins before UK use.
How many speeds are listed?
12 speeds in the bullet and in Number of Speeds. Modes named are Auto, Turbo, Sleep, and Normal.
Is a timer length stated?
The stored bullets do not give a timer length. United Kingdom reviews mention a timer and a short cable of about 1.5 m.
Our view
The Pelonis 40 inch tower is 101.3 cm at £79.99, with 4.6 from 495 reviews, a 15-hour timer, and a 36 dB claim. Reviews say it does the cooling job, that the remote works, and that an ECO or sleep setting is the quieter option, though one owner who already had a DREO found this one noisier. Remote range is called short, and one casing arrived not fully clicked together. Bullets say 3 speeds, Number of Speeds says 4, and Number of Power Levels says 3. There is no voltage row, only “Standard Household Plug”, and the remote battery is not included. At the same £79.99 as the Nomad One it does not match that review depth. The long timer is the reason to keep the card open, after you have checked that the pins are a fused UK plug.
Pros
- 15-hour timer, the longest stated in this set
- 101.3 cm floor tower at £79.99
- 4.6 from 495 reviews
- ECO or sleep described as the quieter option
Cons
- No voltage row, only “Standard Household Plug”
- 3 speeds in the bullets, 4 in Number of Speeds
- Remote range called short, battery not included
- One review found it less quiet than a DREO they owned
Best for: You want a floor tower with a timer that can run through a long afternoon, and you will check the plug.
Less suitable: You want the Nomad One review depth at the same £79.99, or a printed voltage.
Specifications
- Model
- Pelonis 40 inch tower fan
- Brand
- Pelonis
- Price
- ∼£80
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(495)
- Asin
- B09228S5Q1
- Name
- Pelonis 40 inch tower fan
- Speeds as listed
- 3 in the bullets; 4 in Number of Speeds
- Modes
- Normal, Natural, Sleep
- Oscillation
- 90°
- Timer
- 15 hours
- Remote
- Included, battery not included
- App or voice
- Not stated
- Stated noise
- 36 dB
- Connector as listed
- Standard Household Plug
Common questions
How long is the timer?
The bullets say 15 hours, in steps of 1 hour. Modes named are Normal, Natural, and Sleep.
Is the voltage stated?
No. The connector line says Standard Household Plug. Check the rating plate and that the pins are a fused UK plug.
How many speeds are listed?
The bullets say 3 speeds. Number of Speeds says 4. Number of Power Levels says 3.
Our view
Midea’s 36 inch tower is the lowest-priced floor fan in the file at £69.04, with 4.5 from 353 reviews, at 91.8 cm, three speeds, a 7-hour timer, and 45 W in the bullets. Reviews say settings 1 and 2 are more usable for sleep than setting 3, and one reviewer found high louder than their pedestal. That gap between three speeds is the trade you make for the price. The base needed a firm snap, the booklet was called a poor translation, and one unit arrived in a different colour from the order. There is no voltage row and no noise attribute, so the model name MTF17JRBUK is not a 230 V measurement. A rear hand hole is there for carrying. It suits a smaller budget when you will read the plate, and it is the wrong card when you want eight or twelve steps.
Pros
- £69.04, the lowest floor-tower price in this set
- 7-hour timer and a remote
- Settings 1 and 2 described as more sleepable than setting 3
- Rear hand hole for carrying
Cons
- No voltage row on the listing
- Only three speeds, so the jump to high is large
- 4.5 from 353 reviews, a thin sample
- Instruction booklet called a poor translation
Best for: A 92 cm class floor fan on a lower budget, once you have checked the rating plate yourself.
Less suitable: You want a printed voltage, a long speed ladder, or a large review sample.
Specifications
- Model
- Midea 36 inch tower fan
- Brand
- Midea
- Price
- ∼£69
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(353)
- Asin
- B0DQKKPW2N
- Name
- Midea 36 inch tower fan
- Speeds as listed
- 3
- Modes
- Normal, Natural, Sleep
- Oscillation
- 90°
- Timer
- 7 hours
- Remote
- Included
- App or voice
- Not in the bullets
Common questions
Does this listing state the voltage?
No voltage row is in the file. The model name is MTF17JRBUK. Check the rating plate. The name is not a measurement.
How many speeds and how long is the timer?
Three speeds, three modes (Normal, Natural, Sleep), and a 7-hour timer. The bullets also say 45 watts.
Is there an app?
The bullets describe a top panel and a remote, up to 5 metres. They do not name an app.
Our view
DR-HTF017 is a 92.6 cm DREO at £74.99, 4.4 from 2,365 reviews, with four speeds that match across the listing and a timer stated as 1 to 8 hours. The 28 dB figure appears in both the title and the attribute, which is more consistent than the 20 dB versus 25 dB rows on the Nomad One, though it is still the seller’s figure and this site did not meter it. Reviews call the low setting quiet and the higher settings stronger, and they say the base clicks without screws once the cable is threaded through. One reviewer wanted a second pair of hands for that step. Some reviews mention an app the bullets do not list, so you do not buy it for phone control. The voltage attribute says 240 V and a connector line also says NEMA 5-15, so you confirm the pins. It is the best value floor fan here for the price beside a 240 V row.
Pros
- £74.99 for a 92.6 cm floor tower
- 240 V stated on the attribute
- Four speeds that agree, and a 1 to 8 hour timer
- 28 dB in both the title and the attribute
- Low setting described as quiet
Cons
- NEMA 5-15 also listed beside the 240 V row
- 4.4 from 2,365 reviews, below the Nomad One sample
- Cable must be threaded before the base locks
- Only four speeds
Best for: A floor tower near £75 with a 240 V row, a remote, and a timer you can set between 1 and 8 hours.
Less suitable: You want app control in the bullets, more than four speeds, or a plug row that already says BS 1363.
Specifications
- Model
- DREO quiet tower fan DR-HTF017
- Brand
- DREO
- Price
- ∼£75
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(2,365)
- Asin
- B0DQCQJ8LF
- Name
- DREO quiet tower fan DR-HTF017
- Speeds as listed
- 4
- Modes
- Normal, Natural, Sleep
- Oscillation
- 90°
- Timer
- 1 to 8 hours
- Remote
- Included
- App or voice
- Not in the bullets
- Stated noise
- 28 dB
- Stated voltage
- 240 V
- Connector as listed
- NEMA 5-15
Common questions
What voltage is listed?
The attribute says 240 volts. A connector line also says NEMA 5-15. Check the plug you receive.
How long is the timer?
The title and bullets say 1 to 8 hours. There are 4 speeds and Normal, Natural, and Sleep modes.
How does the base go together?
Reviews say the halves click and that the cable has to be threaded through before they lock. One reviewer wanted a second pair of hands.
Our view
The Dr. Prepare is a 32.5 cm, 889 g desk column at £35.99, with 4.3 from 5,565 reviews, listed at 16 W, 240 V, and a Standard UK Plug. Three speeds and timers of 2, 4, or 8 hours suit a desk or a bedside table, and some reviewers call the low speed acceptable in a small room. High speed is the complaint that comes up often, including one reviewer whose partner was kept awake. The lead is about 1.4 m in reviews, against 4.6 feet in the spec, and the airflow is described as short of a living room unless the fan is raised. One review said the lower fan and the oscillation failed after about three hours. Included Components says Remote while the bullets describe buttons. It is a personal fan. A sofa needs one of the 92 cm floor columns.
Pros
- £35.99 with a stated Standard UK Plug and 240 V
- 4.3 from 5,565 reviews
- Timers of 2, 4, or 8 hours
- 32.5 cm and 889 g, so it sits on a desk
Cons
- High speed described as very noisy
- Lead about 1.4 m in reviews
- Too little air for a room unless it is raised
- Remote on the components line, buttons in the bullets
Best for: A desk or bedside table where a short UK-plug column and a 2, 4, or 8 hour timer are enough.
Less suitable: You want air across a sofa or a double bed from floor level.
Specifications
- Model
- Dr. Prepare desk tower fan
- Brand
- DR.PREPARE
- Price
- ∼£36
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(5,565)
- Asin
- B081RFZ17K
- Name
- Dr. Prepare desk tower fan
- Speeds as listed
- 3
- Modes
- 3 speeds; no Sleep mode named
- Oscillation
- 110° in the bullets
- Timer
- 2, 4, or 8 hours
- Remote
- On the components line; bullets say
- App or voice
- Not stated
- Stated noise
- 60 dB
- Stated voltage
- 240 V
- Connector as listed
- Standard UK Plug
Common questions
Is this a floor tower for a living room?
No. It is 32.5 cm tall, 889 g, and listed as tabletop. It is a personal desk column.
Does the listing say UK plug?
Yes. Voltage is 240 volts and Standard UK Plug appears twice. Reviews still call the lead about 1.4 m.
How loud is the stated figure?
The noise attribute is 60 decibels, and the bullet says less than 60 dB. Reviews say high speed is noisy.
How we compared
This comparison editorial team, 20 October 2026. Scores use the nine amazon.co.uk listings stored for this comparison. This site did not run a lab noise test or a plug inspection.
1
Star line times 14
25%Star line times 14. A 4.6 becomes 64.4. A 4.7 becomes 65.8.
2
Review depth, once per pool: 16 points
25%Review depth, once per pool: 16 points at 20,000 reviews or more, 10 at 5,000, 7 at 2,000, 4 at 400, otherwise 2. The white Nomad One shares the black listing's 47,486 reviews, so it receives no depth points.
3
Equipment: 8 for a floor column with
25%Equipment: 8 for a floor column with a stated timer, remote, and oscillation. Add 2 if the bullets state an app and voice control. A desk column scores 4.
4
Deductions: 8 for a 120 V, 24
25%Deductions: 8 for a 120 V, 24 V, Schuko, NEMA 1-15P, or C13/C14 row; 4 when 240 V is stated beside EEC 7/7 or NEMA 5-15; 3 when no voltage row exists; 2 when two speed counts disagree; 2 when two wattage figures disagree.
Independent review
Last updated: 20 October 2026
8 sources checked
Tower fan buying guide
Height for the job. Floor columns here are about 92 to 106 cm. The Dr. Prepare desk column, B081RFZ17K, is 32.5 cm and 889 g. Amazon files it under Tower Fans. It is a personal fan, not a room tower.
What is a tower fan?
Floor columns run from about 92 cm (both DREO DR-HTF007 colours, the DR-HTF017, and the Midea) to 101–106 cm (Pelonis, DR-HTF018, Cruiser Pro, and the Levoit, whose 103 × 22 × 22 cm row is easy to misread). The desk column is B081RFZ17K, 32.5 cm, 16 W, with a stated UK plug. A tower heater is not in this set. Height for the job. Floor columns here are about 92 to 106 cm. The Dr. Prepare desk column, B081RFZ17K, is 32.5 cm and 889 g. Amazon files it under Tower Fans.
Best for
- A bedroom or living room where you want the largest review sample on a 92 cm column and you will check the plug pins.
- A floor tower near £75 with a 240 V row, a remote, and a timer you can set between 1 and 8 hours.
Not ideal for
- You need a stated BS 1363 plug, an app, or a sweep wider than 90°.
- You want app control in the bullets, more than four speeds, or a plug row that already says BS 1363.
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Do not read 20 dB as
Do not read 20 dB as high-speed noise, or add the shared 47,486 reviews on the black and white DR-HTF007.
- 2
Do not buy the desk column
Do not buy the desk column for a living room, expect an empty room to cool, or use a travel adaptor on a foreign plug.
- 3
Call a competent person if the plug, fuse, or flex needs rewiring
Call a competent person if the plug, fuse, or flex needs rewiring, or if a socket runs hot, buzzes, or trips with only the fan plugged in.
What to weigh up
Height for the job
HighHeight for the job. Floor columns here are about 92 to 106 cm. The Dr. Prepare desk column, B081RFZ17K, is 32.5 cm and 889 g. Amazon files it under Tower Fans. It is a personal fan, not a room tower.
A low speed you can sleep
MediumA low speed you can sleep with, plus a timer and a remote you can find in the dark. Title decibel figures are the seller’s low-speed claim. DREO’s Nomad One support page says the lowest speed is about 35 dB, against a 20 dB title on B09MKPDJRT. UK reviews in that file say speeds 1 and 2 are quiet and that speed 5 and above competes with a television.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
A desk-only breeze can be
A desk-only breeze can be B081RFZ17K, with reviews that call the lead about 1.4 m and the high speed noisy.
Switching the fan off from bed needs a timer
Switching the fan off from bed needs a timer and a remote that works in the dark. A taller column for a living room, if you accept the voltage row and will look at the pins.
Common questions about tower fans
Which tower fan is the top pick?
The top pick is the DREO Nomad One tower fan, black at about £79.99, score 82. The black DREO Nomad One is a 92 cm floor tower at £79.99, with 4.6 from 47,486 amazon.co.uk reviews, the deepest pool in this set. United Kingdom reviews say speeds 1 and 2 are quiet enough for sleep, and one reviewer about 10 ft away could still tell those lower steps apart.
Which tower fan is the best value?
Best value is the DREO quiet tower fan DR-HTF017 at about £74.99, score 73. It is a different listing from the top pick. DR-HTF017 is a 92.6 cm DREO at £74.99, 4.4 from 2,365 reviews, with four speeds that match across the listing and a timer stated as 1 to 8 hours.
How many speeds does this listing give?
The bullets say 8 speeds. Number of Speeds says 4. Both are on the same amazon.co.uk page. The black DREO Nomad One is a 92 cm floor tower at £79.99, with 4.6 from 47,486 amazon.co.uk reviews, the deepest pool in this set. United Kingdom reviews say speeds 1 and 2 are quiet enough for sleep, and one reviewer about 10 ft away could still tell those lower steps apart.
Does the listing show a UK plug?
Voltage is listed as 240 volts and the title says 220-240V. The connector line says EEC 7/7, which is not a BS 1363 plug. Check the pins you receive. The black DREO Nomad One is a 92 cm floor tower at £79.99, with 4.6 from 47,486 amazon.co.uk reviews, the deepest pool in this set.
Is 20 dB the noise on high?
20 dB is the title and 25 dB is the attribute. United Kingdom reviews say speeds 1 and 2 are quiet and that speed 5 and above is loud. The black DREO Nomad One is a 92 cm floor tower at £79.99, with 4.6 from 47,486 amazon.co.uk reviews, the deepest pool in this set.
What should you not assume from the title?
Do not read 20 dB as high-speed noise, or add the shared 47,486 reviews on the black and white DR-HTF007. Do not buy the desk column for a living room, expect an empty room to cool, or use a travel adaptor on a foreign plug. Call a competent person if the plug, fuse, or flex needs rewiring, or if a socket runs hot, buzzes, or trips with only the fan plugged in.
When should you stop and get help?
Call a competent person if the plug, fuse, or flex needs rewiring, or if a socket runs hot, buzzes, or trips with only the fan plugged in. Regulation 35 requires a BS 1363 plug, or a non-UK plug to IEC 884-1 with an approved conversion plug and a BS 1362 fuse. Electrical Safety First wants a fused UK 3-pin plug from a reputable seller, and says not to leave a fan on overnight, with a smoke alarm on every floor. A different comparison is Pedestal fan.
Our verdict
The top pick is the DREO Nomad One tower fan, black at about £79.99. It scores 82, the highest in this set, rated 4.6 from 47,486 reviews. Best value is the DREO quiet tower fan DR-HTF017 at about £74.99, a different ASIN, with score 73. Skip the top pick if the limit in its listing is the job you actually have.
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Best value on a different ASIN, the DREO quiet tower fan DR-HTF017 at about £74.99.
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Updated: 20 October 2026
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Sources
Public UK sources named below. amazon.co.uk prices, stars and review counts on these listings were read on 19 October 2026. Page updated 20 October 2026.
- NHS heatwave advice (retrieved 2026-10-20)
- Energy Saving Trust (retrieved 2026-10-20)
- Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, regulation (retrieved 2026-10-20)
- Electrical Safety First, electric fans (retrieved 2026-10-20)
- GOV.UK beat-the-heat checklist (retrieved 2026-10-20)
- Which? (retrieved 2026-10-20)
- DREO Nomad One support (retrieved 2026-10-20)
- BBC News (retrieved 2026-10-20)
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