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Fans For Sleeping
Reviews & Ratings Based on 2,062 Actual Owner Experiences
Fans often generate effective "white noise" which can encourage relaxation and sleep by reducing or eliminating disruptive sounds such as traffic, barking dogs, weather, etc. Fans included in our research overall as a group have 82% owner satisfaction. ()
The main competitor of fans used for white noise and sleeping is sound / white noise machines. Fans are the better choice if you want air circulation in addition to white noise, while sound machines are better if you seek only white noise.
Fan Comparison
The table below evaluates only those fans which rate highest in owner satisfaction based on significant owner experience data.
| Fan (Links go to Amazon.com) |
Owner Satisfaction / Sample Size1 | Price2 | Quality of Sound3 | Noise Volume4 | Air Circulation | Reliability and Longevity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lasko Personal Fan, 6 Inches |
93% / 322 | $18 | Fair-Good | Low- Moderate |
Fair | good |
Vornado 733 |
92% / 99 | $85 | Good | Moderate | Good- Excellent |
Good |
Lasko 3520 20-Inch |
91% / 221 | $41 | Good | Moderate- High |
Good-Fair | good |
Holmes 12-inch Fan |
86% / 98 | $51 | Good | Moderate | Good- Excellent |
good |
Lasko 42-Inch with Remote |
84% / 266 | $60 | good | Low- Moderate |
good | good |
Westpointe Electrical 4 inch |
82% / 195 | $14 | fair | Moderate- Low |
Fair | Good-Fair |
SPT Tower Fan |
80% / 91 | $61 | Good- Excellent |
Moderate- Low |
Good | Good |
Vornado Compact Fan |
77% / 147 | $45 | Fair-Good | Moderate | Good | Good-Fair |
Vornado Midsize Fan |
77% / 133 | $60 | Fair-Good | Low- Moderate |
Good | Good-Fair |
Lasko 16-Inch Oscillating Pedestal Fan |
68% / 251 | $24 | Fair | Moderate | Good-Fair | Fair |
Honeywell Tabletop Fan |
68% / 239 | $19 | Fair-Good | Moderate | Fair-Good | Fair-Poor |
1 Owner Satisfaction / Sample Size. Owner satisfaction is not necessarily based on how effective the fan is for sleeping but rather on the fan's effectiveness overall. Sample size refers to the number of owner experiences that the satisfaction rate is based on.
2 Price. Fans that have the best quality of sound are often among the most expensive.
3 Quality of Sound refers to the smoothness of the white noise generated. This is likely the most important factor if you plan to use the fan for sleeping. Note: the ratings indicate only what tends to be true for most owners. Your personal evaluation of the fan's sound quality may differ.
4 Noise Volume refers to how loud the fan is. If you have fairly loud noises that you would like to drown out with a fan, then you will probably need one that rates moderate or higher. Note: ratings show only what tends to be true for most owners. Your personal evaluation of the fan's noise potential may differ.
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