Air Circulator Fan, Desk Fan for Bedroom, Home and Office, With 90-Degree Tilt Head, 3 Speed Settings, Lightweight (4.2 LBS), 70 Watts, Black, 14.8"Wx7.6"Dx14.1"H

I was hesitant to buy a desk fan, assuming all small fans are either noisy or weak. But this Amazon Basics 11-Inch Air Circulator Fan has completely changed my mind! It’s not just another desk fan it’s a game-changer for staying cool, whether I’m working, sleeping, or even relaxing on the couch. What Stands Out: 1. Compact Size Meets Mighty Performance: Despite its lightweight design (just 3 lbs), this fan packs a serious punch! The three speed settings allow you to choose between a gentle breeze or a full-blown air circulator, perfect for any situation. It’s small enough to sit discreetly on my desk but powerful enough to keep my whole workspace comfortable. 2. Effortless Versatility: The 90-degree tilt head is a feature I didn’t know I needed. I’ve used it to direct airflow upwards during warm nights, and it even worked to keep my small indoor plants ventilated during the summer! Its compact size makes it great for small rooms, but even in larger spaces, it performs well as a personal cooling fan. 3. Quiet Yet Effective: As someone who works from home, I can’t deal with loud appliances disrupting my calls or focus. This fan is whisper-quiet even on its highest setting, so I barely notice it’s there except for the comfort it provides. 4. Energy Efficiency with Style: At 35 watts, I was pleasantly surprised by how little energy it uses. It’s reassuring to know I can keep it running all day without worrying about the electricity bill. Plus, the sleek black design fits effortlessly into any room without being an eyesore. Bonus Discoveries: One unexpected perk? I brought it along on a family trip, and it fit perfectly in my carry-on bag. It’s become my go-to travel fan for hotel stays, offering reliable cooling without taking up precious luggage space. Room for Improvement: While this fan performs exceptionally well for small to medium spaces, don’t expect it to cool a large living room or be your sole solution for extreme heat. It’s best used as a personal fan or supplementing larger cooling systems. Final Thoughts: This fan has exceeded my expectations in every way. It’s lightweight, efficient, and powerful, making it perfect for home, office, or even travel. Whether you’re looking for a quiet fan to keep you cool during work or a reliable air circulator for your bedroom, this fan delivers on all fronts. I can’t recommend it enough for anyone seeking a compact and effective cooling solution. 🌟

I have a few of these and love them: Quiet, effective (moving a lot of air) and durable. None of them have died although one from years ago has a little trouble getting started on the lowest setting. But really good. Way better than the expensive, loud, less effective Dyson vertical fan I have.

For the size of the fan it blows hard. It blows harder than most fans I have ever had. Very sturdy construction. It's not too small or too big. Worth the money and I would buy again.

The power on this fan is super good. It can stay on all day and all night. It’s small enough to put up anywhere in your closet or suit case. The noise level is not loud. It has 1-2-3 on the speed limit with 3 being the fastest speed on it. Is very cooling.

I waited to make a review because I saw a few people saying it doesn't last long, but I can say after having mine for 3 years, it is definitely a hardy little fan. After 3 years it still blows with the same strength as when I got it, it comes with 3 levels, I have it on the lowest every night when I sleep and it's still a decent amount of airflow. I keep this fan on for hours at a time, literally all night every night, and I have been for years and it's still going strong. The noise level in my opinion, it's reasonable for the size and speed it's blowing at. At the lowest setting, it's at the foot of my bed and has a soft whirling that creates a white noise that at this point helps me sleep. Higher levels definitely have a louder noise but I've never needed to use anything other than the lowest setting. It's easy to use, just plug it in and turn it on. The switch is a little counterintuitive though because it goes backwards, the farthest level is the lowest and the first is the strongest. It's overall very lightweight, and you can move and aim the fan up or down to adjust airflow (doesn't move side to side, but it's small enough you can turn the whole thing). It is made of hard plastic, and looks exactly like the picture. When I bought it, it was $15, not sure if the price has changed since then, but considering rhe price, it's an outstanding little fan, and I definitely recommend it. Not a huge financial commitment either if you for some reason end up not liking it.

Perfect amount of airflow for by the bed, it's quiet enough that it's not annoying, however it's at that perfect DB that it helps me sleep. Have bad tinnitus and it definitely is better than the fan I used to have

I’ve bought fans like this, 3 speed small brown with an adjustable head. They would last a year or so. It was hard to clean because if you removed the facing and cleaned the blades it would then be hard to put it together. When I saw these on sale I bought a couple. When it arrived I took one in my office. Just looking at it I knew these were different. It’s slightly bigger and the build is of a much higher quality. I almost always use the low speed and on this it was close to silent. Only slight quibble is the on/off switch is hard to turn if you’re sitting in front of the fan. I’m definitely a fan of this fan.

I have two of these fans, purchased January and July of 2023. Up until now (November 2025), I've been very pleased with them. They have been powerful, quiet, and economical. Today one started squeaking. I'm handy with many things, so I attempted repair. I was pleased to find this was easy. There is a single screw on the back near the bottom which, once removed, allows the grill to be rotated slightly to release the four latches holding it on. There are even helpful marks on the top showing the latched and unlatched position. The motor was easily detached from the casing with two screws, and had enough free cordage to comfortably work on. And the moving parts were easily separated from the motor frame and windings with two more screws. A little oil on all friction points, plus a general dusting, and it was looking and working like new. From past experience with motors of this type, this usually extends the life by at least a couple of years, sometimes ten or more. Though the other fan hadn't shown any noticeable signs of failure, I decided to give it the same treatment. Glad I did. Turns out it too was failing, with significant resistance on the shaft. And the motor was SUPER HOT. Even after 15 minutes, I still couldn't touch it for more than a second. I measured then at 131°F. How hot had it been originally? If I hadn't taken the initiative to service it, would the first symptom have been smoke, or even fire? I didn't notice any obvious thermal fuse to protect against this. Upon returning to this product page to leave this review, I see other complaints of the motor failing in short order, apparently some within two months. It's still a good fan for me, and I would even consider buying another one. But ONLY because I'm able to personally correct what appears to be an improperly lubricated motor, which I would do from DAY ONE rather than waiting for problems.