does this fan have more cooling power than other fans of the same size? I've tried other small fans and have been disappointed
1032242
I almost answered "I don't know" because I don't have anything to compare it to, but I can say I have been satisfied.
1032243
Althogh I have not used other small fans, I think this fan has enough cooling power :) I can feel the wind over 50cm~70cm from the fan.
1032244
I don't know about other fans, but I was disappointed with this one too.I have to hold it right up to my face in the morning to cool down when I get to the office.(I walk from the train station and am always hot when I get in)
1032245
It's actually a pretty powerful fan. It wil cool down an overheating computer (or person:-).
1032246
well a science based response would take more $ and time than i have. however, it cools my room and i went through a lot of bigger fans before trying this on. actually found it in an er first. i now have 3 in different rooms and retired some bigger fans. the metal blades mean more quiet than plastic.
1032247
I'm sending it back because it doesn't match up to the other small fan I already have.
1032248
Difficult answer as I don't use the fan for cooling, I'm an entertainer and I use it to blow confetti around, and in that aspect it does a really good job. Don't know if this is of any help to you.
1032249
Yes, this desk fan can cool a cubicle very quickly, and a small office in a short amount of time. I normally face it so that it isn't blowing on me directly as it produces a bit of air for such a small fan.
1187198
I have both the 3 blade and 2-blade fans. The 3 appears to move more air, but not so much that I notice the difference in room comfort.
1322495
I'm using one on a bucket swamp cooler for my tent, it works amazing but is certainly not "quiet" compared to a computer fan. I put a speed control on it and run it at about 3/4 speed, which considering how well it works in my swamp cooler I tolerate the sound, it's not to bad, granted it's got about 6 feet of duct between me and the fan. If you want something near silent and you just want to move air go with a computer fan, but if you want WAY more airflow especially through a distance of duct, go with this fan with a speed control of some sort, I'm happy!
1080334
The fan sits flat like a pancake and sucks air in through the bottom and blows it out a port on the side. It kind of turns the air 90 degrees if you think about it. Mine sits on top of my amplifier and sucks the heat off the top and shoots it out the back of the cabinet. I've been using it for months now and I'm very happy with it. It produces a nice steady flow but it is not a high pressure air stream. It's just the right amount of air to keep your components cool. Remember it's just USB powered. I highly recommend the controller for it too.
1458767
its ultimately only a fan, so it moves air and makes it feel cooler, it does not truly cool the air. If you don't mind a little noise, it can be very good at 3 blades and high speed. at slower speeds, it still does a good job of blowing air and providing a nice breeze. hope that helps.
1833335
My experience is that the fan is both quiet and effective. I can't say about the fit.
1937126
I tried it in a small room and it didn't do anything. I set up a couple of fans on either side of the room and I can definitely feel a difference. So, unless you can return it if you don't like it, I'd skip it and just use fans.
102931
I'm very satisfied with the fan. It's relatively quiet, good air flow and looks nice. It should do fine in a room of that size. You may have to run on the higher speed.
1414908
I've tried both ways and in my setup, it was better to put upside down to blow directly on the warmest component. The fans move a lot of air. Try it one way and then another and compare what feels cooler. Even better if you can measure the temperature.
1368835
Hi,The fan will move air quite well for a small fan/heater. However, it is really not powerful cooling fan. It is a fan heater combo that really does a great job of heating small areas like the motorhome.I have had this fan/heater for a few years now and it works very well. Jon Green
2106492
As far as fans go it's average. You don't hear any fan blade chop but it does blow pretty strong and the rushing air makes noise. There are 3 speed settings, the low one still blows very strong and is pretty quiet.
273097
I just got this item and it doesn't produce a lot of heat. I have it in a desk and the fans in it work brilliantly so it keeps it cool.
275854
I think it is very quiet... Quieter than my kids ceiling fan! Love the power, especially for the size
974251
No louder than a "normal" fan regardless of load. You can hear it's running but not over the volume of a typical game. It is very good at keeping the processor cool.
1141676
The fan does not blow air that is any cooler than the room it is in. There is no condenser like an air conditioner. Fans cool by convective heat loss which means that by blowing air on your skin it helps sweat evaporation thereby making you feel cooler. I do not believe that Dyson claims that their fans make you cooler than other fans. The stronger the fan the cooler it makes you feel which is determined by the size and speed of the actual fan. If you pull top off the Dyson fan you will see its size which is slightly smaller than the base under the top rounder, oval, or rectangular top.
214893
Fans do not provide any cooling. If anything, they create heat from operation. That said, it will help circulate stagnant area and make it more enjoyable. It is a powerful fan, for sure.
1401608
I purchased two of these and running them for my cryptocoin mining rig for 24/7 nonstop for over a year and they are running without any issues. Probably the best fan out there. This fan is quiet and sturdy. I had other usb fan but threw it away after few days because it was really bad. And other cheap usb fans use ridiculous amount of power. This one is not. I highly recommend this one.