Vornado 133DC Energy Smart Compact Air Circulator Fan with Variable Speed Control, White, CR1-0349-73

Great little fan very powerful and excellent in running costs, I've seen a few reviews saying that they returned it because it had an American plug, i guess they've never heard of an adapter, luckily i had one in my spare drawer. So you should buy an adapter when you get the fan. I haven't checked but I'd imagine they're only a few quid.

If you want a quiet fan, this is the one for you. I've always liked Vornado products for their build quality, reliability and comfort. I went with the compact model (133DC) to be placed on the table or floor near my recliner in the living room. I didn't want it to be terribly noisy but did want something to supplement the house's main AC. This fan is likely the quietest fan I have owned and it's due to the variable speed motor. Just need a slight breeze, just slightly turn the dial. Need a hurricane force wind, crank the dial wide open. You get barely measurable noise levels up until you reach a 1/4 turn of the dial but get a nice breeze. You start noticing the fan's noise at about 1/2 a turn. The size is perfect for my use and I can see it being perfect for a bedside table or desktop. The appearance is nice but I do wish it came in a color other than white. Black, blue, beige or something would be nice to give you options. It's a more pricey compact fan but the variable speed motor easily justifies the cost. If you want a quiet fan that pushes out a decent amount of air, this Vornado fan should make everyone's short list of choices.

I bought this fan to replace an old fan that was starting to make noise. I use it on my nightstand as white noise to help me sleep. The Vornado has been excellent so far. It's quiet, smooth, and I really like the variable speed knob to fine tune the air movement and noise level. It's a neat looking little fan as well, and not out of place in my bedroom. Highly recommended.

I bought the 133DC and it's such a cute little fan. I was disappointed to find out it's not made in the USA like Vornado used to do, but the build quality is nice. The lower 1/4 of the dial is very light airflow, but also almost inaudible. I usually use mine at 50% where it is quite audible, but it's mostly air noise and not motor noise. At 100% speed, the fan moves a ludicrous amount of air for its size! It's also very loud at 100% speed lol. I have it on the floor next to my desk and have to admit ITS SO DANG CUTE!!!! I didn't think I'd be so enamored by a FAN but here I am, looking at it and commenting on the internet about how adorable the little thing is. The only adjustments you get here are the tilt angle, and the speed dial. Both are very nice. The dial is a continuous sweep, no click clacks (except at the off position). The tilt moves smoothly and holds the fan firmly in place. The base is very solid and has rubber feet and the fan doesn't make any vibration noise at all. The 133DC has a regular power cord of a decent length, I assume the AD-DC converter is inside the base. I have heard some people say the base can get hot, but I haven't noticed that with mine in the couple of days I've had it. The 133DC doesn't have a remote control, but I think it doesn't need one since it's tiny and it has a very nice dial anyway. The diminutive size means you could fit it almost anywhere, including a crowded desk - but I do suggest putting it on the floor.

Powerful and silent. With very good control.