The 13 Best Fans, Editor Tested & Reviewed (2025)

Honorable Mentions Shark FlexBreeze Hydro Go for $130: I love the original Shark FlexBreeze (above), so I was very excited to see Shark had released a rechargeable portable fan in seven colors, including ones not normally seen in fans like Lilac and Honeydew. Shark says it can run 30 minutes with the mister consistently on or 60 minutes with it in (interval mode?), and after testing it at my son’s soccer practices, I was impressed that these estimates were more or less accurate. However, the mist that comes out of the middle is so fine and in such a small stream that it blew away quickly before it had a chance to cool anyone, unless they were sitting just inches from it. Vornado Transom Window Fan for $110: I was impressed with the features of this fan—it's got a remote control, air can go in or out, and it's relatively quiet. It's definitely a step up from less expensive versions. However, the foam blocks didn’t provide as tight a fit as I'd prefer, the fan can only be installed hor ... Read full article.