Best High Velocity Fans in 2022

The Lasko 2265QM is one of the highest-rated high-velocity fans on Amazon. With 130 watts of power and a CFM-rating of 3160, this powerful fan is a great alternative to air conditioning. This fan is particularly popular because it’s super versatile in terms of placement. The frame is designed so it stands up on the floor and it comes with a bracket and QuickMount system that means you can hang it on the wall without professional installation. The head pivots, allowing you to direct the airflow wherever it’s needed. Plus, it has three speeds, so you can find the perfect airflow for each situation. For more cooling devices, check out our guide to the best small air conditioners.

One of the first things you notice about the Lasko 3300 is that it’s built like a tank. It has a robust, rugged construction so its immediately evident that this thing can handle a few knocks and scrapes without dying on you. The fan is made entirely in the USA.

The Lasko 3300 has 3 speed settings which is common from high velocity fans in this class. It has a pivoting head, so you can be sure your room will be evenly cool, preventing the dreaded situation where one part of the room is beautifully cool and other parts are still hot and humid.

We can’t even begin talking about this fan’s features without first discussing its striking looks. This fan looks like it is designed for an industrial building site, and although Stanley produce most of their products for that market, we have heard of many using this industrial look fan in their homes with great effect.

This Stanley Fan has three speed settings, but even the lowest one is pretty damn powerful. It has a rugged carry handle, so you can easily move it from room to room.

The Patton is built to be used. It has an all metal construction built to withstand the most demanding environments, so you don’t need to panic if you accidently knock this thing over.

The fan is extremely powerful. Hold onto your hat when you’re around this thing on its top setting as its 18-inch monster blades evenly blow a strong blast of air in any direction you set it.

This is the polar opposite to the Patton in many ways. Whereas the Patton above is a standing beast, this is a small 10-inch desk fan. But do not for a second let it’s small size and profile deceive you. The Ozeri is incredibly powerful.

The first thing we noticed about the Ozeri after its size is how unbelievably quiet it is, if it wasn’t for it blowing a jet of cool air into our faces we could be forgiven for thinking it was turned off! This desk fan has newly designed whisper quiet, four speed oscillating motors with horizontal and vertical motion which is completely automatic.

Unlike most high velocity fans which have the traditional circular fan design where you can see the blades spinning (see above), the Lasko 4924 is one of the few high-quality high-velocity fans that have an upright design. This is a style that a lot of homeowners prefer as it’s a lot more inconspicuous, so the Lasko fills a real need here by being as powerful as an industrial fan while looking as subtle and unobtrusive as a piece of furniture.

The Lasko has three super powerful speed settings so can effectively cool small bedrooms all the way up to large living rooms and hallways. Upon initial inspection this fan doesn’t look as easily transportable as some of the fans reviewed above, however this could not be further from the truth. The fan is surprisingly lightweight and has a cleverly hidden strong carry handle for easy transportation.

The first thing we have to mention about the Holmes Mini, is that it really does live up to its name. It’s the smallest high velocity fan we have come across.

However, despite it being really small, with blade diameters of a mere 4 inches, it is actually, surprisingly, incredibly powerful and made good work of cooling down our medium sized office, even though the company only bills this fan for “personal cooling”.

The Vornado is quite beautiful, well, as beautiful as high velocity fans get. It features a striking minimalistic yellow and grey design, with continuous curves and clean lines throughout. Vornado is definitely the Apple of high velocity fans in our humble opinion.

Enough about looks though, lets talk features. The “Vortex Technology” provides complete circulation and moves air up to a truly impressive 100 ft. The fan features an incredibly durable construction that is dust resistant, with a ball bearing motor that doesn’t need oiling.

The B-Air is one of the biggest high velocity fans on our list. It will effortlessly cool down a huge living room, or large office, or workshop. Pretty much any large space.

The fan has three speed settings and is completely 360 degrees tilt adjustable, so you can cool down whichever area you want.

The Lasko 4905 has an undeniable resemblance to the Stanley 665704 we reviewed above. Who inspired who is still up for debate. Where the Lasko differs in looks compared to the Stanley is that the Lasko is a complete, cool, matte black.

The Lasko 4905 features a multipurpose pivoting blower which makes it ideal for not only cooling down homes but also large garages and workshops. In addition to cooling, the fan can also be used for ventilating, exhausting and drying. The fan is powerful enough to be used as a carpet drying device!