7 best tower fans to keep you cool this summer, tested by experts

Score: 92/100

As soon as our testers turned this powerful fan on, they noticed an improvement in their comfort levels. It has 12 air speeds, with notable differences between each. Testers said they were all relatively quiet, too.

While this fan was one of the better models we’ve tried, it boasts a more modest price tag than many, making it a standout value buy. It wasn’t the most stable, and its 90 degrees of oscillation is on the narrower end. Our experts would have liked a longer power cable, too. But this economical fan has a remote control, a clear LED display and an intuitive design (complete with detailed instructions).

Score: 86/100

This will keep your home environment just right all year round as it also doubles as a heater (read what we thought of its warming capabilities in our best electric heater review.) As a fan, testers rated its adjustable oscillation, which goes up to a whopping 350 degrees and means it can reach multiple people dotted around the same room.

Testers found its selection of air speeds improved their comfort nicely and it was generally quiet too, although not on its highest setting.

Its controls are intuitive with a responsive magnetic remote that can attach to the fan’s body for safe keeping and a clear digital display. You can even monitor your air quality and control it from your phone with the My Dyson app. While pricey, it’s the most versatile buy on our list.

Score: 85/100

This dedicated fan (and purifier) was easy to set up and its controls were responsive; rather than lagging, it turns on instantly with the remote. It’s moveable too, thanks to a lightweight yet stable design.

Like its hot and cold counterpart, it has 350 degrees of oscillation, which is also adjustable. What’s more, it achieved full marks on our decibel test, proving no louder than our testing room’s background noise.

It’s still expensive, but it’s economical to run and boasts 10 air speeds, as well as a night mode. Our panel declared its mid-way settings the most comfortable.

Score: 84/100

While similar in style and function to the bladeless fans that took the podium spots in our test, this one cashes in at a more affordable RRP of £159.99. It has 10 speed settings, giving you great variation in air flow, and a timer that lasts up to nine hours, so you can enjoy it all night should you wish. Testers also found it quiet and economical to run.

It doesn’t have the biggest oscillation range, but you can angle the head, making it a good buy for home offices. It also has heating features for winter, but there’s no app control.

Score: 81/100

You can control this fan via its accompanying app, voice command or a traditional remote. Its instructions are clear, as is the app, which can change settings even if you're in a different room. We found the voice activation effective too.

The buttons on the fan could be more responsive, but we were impressed with the noticeable differences between the three air flow settings. Of the models we tested, this was also the quietest on high.

It used more energy than most, though it still wouldn’t be too costly to run, and we found it didn’t quite rotate the 80 degrees it claimed. For its smart capabilities, though, it makes a nifty home addition.

Score: 79/100

The clear instructions, complete with text and images, make this fan a breeze to set up and use. It’s well made with thoughtful design details, including the option to tilt the body of the fan, offering extra control over the direction of air. Its highest setting was notably strong and quiet too.

Surprisingly, its lowest setting wasn’t that energy efficient, but its night mode will come in handy if you’re after versatility. Ion technology also sets it apart – by generating ions, it also freshens the air in your room.

It’s not the most stable of units, and it had a smaller oscillation capacity at 70 degrees, but testers liked its digital room temperature display.

Score: 78/100

This model's slimline design will help if you're after a precise air flow directed toward just one person. It has built-in WiFi and voice control, but while we found the set-up instructions detailed, getting started on the app was awkward at first. Once connected, it was intuitive to use, with the fan responding well to our instruction. The remote was similarly effective.

Its low setting was barely audible, but its high air speed was the loudest on test. It has a sleep mode, but it has the smallest range of oscillation at just 53 degrees. It was a tad wobbly, too, so mind you don’t knock the base.