Fans

When should you choose a powerful fan?

You choose a powerful fan for a large or open space, where you want to get the air moving across more meters. The measure for that is the airflow in cubic meters per hour: the tower models sit around 541 m³/h and the most powerful pedestal and circulating models run up to 1,224 and 1,440 m³/h, with a reach of up to thirteen meters.

For a bedroom or home workspace you don't need that, and a model with plenty of speed settings is more important. In an open kitchen-diner or an attic floor you do, because there the air has to cover a distance before you notice anything.

If it still feels stuffy despite everything, then moisture is at play, and the dehumidifiers for a damp space will help you more than extra wind.

How quiet is a quiet fan in practice?

A quiet fan sits below 30 decibels on the lowest setting, and that's exactly where our models land: 27.9 and 28.6 decibels for the quietest, 30 decibels for the mid-range pedestal ones. For comparison: below 30 decibels counts as whisper-quiet, and you won't hear that in a bedroom.

That's thanks to the brushless DC motor that all models in this collection share. At 15 to 25 watts it uses considerably less than a classic AC motor, runs more quietly and can be adjusted seamlessly up to a hundred settings instead of three.

The more settings, the greater the chance there's one among them that does just enough without keeping you awake. If your throat gets dry at night, the humidifiers for the bedroom and beyond offer a counterbalance.

When should you choose an electric handheld fan?

You choose an electric handheld fan when the cooling has to come with you, instead of you going to the fan. Think of a compact model next to your keyboard, a rechargeable mini for your bag or a version you hang around your neck that keeps your hands free.

They all run on a battery, so you don't need a power outlet on the terrace, on the train or at a festival. They're too small for a whole room, and that's not what they're made for: this is personal cooling at fifty centimeters away, exactly where the windchill effect does its work.

If you'd rather make the air in a space healthier instead of moving it around, take a look at our range of air purifiers.

A stylish fan that fits your interior

A stylish fan stands there three months a year, so it's allowed to be seen. Our models are sleek and light in color, with anodized aluminum and a slim stand instead of the usual black plastic with a logo on it.

Also practical: most pedestal models are height-adjustable and the display on the base can be dimmed, so you don't have an extra light glowing in the evening. The desk models come in soft tones and the neck fan looks like a pair of headphones. That makes a difference, because a fan you like the look of is one you're more likely to switch on than to tuck away in the closet.

Buy a fan

You buy a fan at TechPunt with a two-year warranty, the lowest price guarantee in the Netherlands and shipping from our own warehouse in Barneveld. Order on a business day before 8:00 PM and it'll be in your room the next business day in the Netherlands and Belgium. Above 75 euros you pay no shipping costs.

Torn between pedestal and tower? Look at the spot where it's going to stand and at how quiet it needs to be, and the choice usually makes itself. If you want a better deal, check out the second-chance products with full warranty, and if you want to finish off your home, browse through the broader range from the Xiaomi brand. If you can't figure it out, we're happy to help you think it through by phone, email or WhatsApp.