Discover the best standing fans to keep you cool in the Singapore heat — prices start from under S$50

Living in Singapore means navigating through the relentless heat and humidity, making it crucial to find effective ways to stay cool. While air conditioners offer instant relief, they can also quickly rack up the electric bill. Here's where standing fans come in handy, providing a cost-effective solution to keep your space cool and comfortable without breaking the bank.

There are two broad types of standing fans to choose from: traditional fans with blades and the newer, bladeless tower fans. 

• Tower fans tend to oscillate at a smaller horizontal angle than bladed fans, so while it might not cover as much space with its wind, it also means that you get a more constant breeze on you. 
• Bladeless fans are safer for those with small kids who don’t want to constantly watch over them if they poke their fingers through the grates of classic bladed fans. However, you can easily purchase a fan cover to provide a physical barrier and keep the dust from accumulating as quickly on the blades.

Let's look at what's on the market and the best offerings. 

At a glance 

Most bang for buck: PowerPac16-inch Standing Fan PPFS30, $42.90

Most fan speed options: Levoit Tower Fan ‎LTF-F422-WUS, $149

Multi-functional: TJean 2-in-1 Air Purifier Fan TJ-AP09, $149

Standing fans

Mistral 16" Stand Fan Convertible MSF047

• Fan speeds: 3
• Number of blades: 5
• Power: 50W

This fan is one of the bestselling standing fans on Shopee, with over 22.5k sold. Customers love its minimalist design, ease of assembly, quiet nature, and strong winds even at level one of three available speed selections as a testament to its popularity. The height of the fan and the tilting angle can be adjusted, too. The control buttons are located at the back of the fan motor. 

Iona 16 Inch 5 Blades Standing Fan GLSF165

• Fan speeds: 3
• Number of blades: 5
• Power: 50W

This Iona standing fan touts to produce a minimum wind speed of 15.3km/h up to a maximum of 18.8km/h, which is perhaps why many users praise it for its strong winds. Despite the powerful output, the fan is quiet, providing an impressive 120-degree oscillation and 45-degree fan head tilt to bring airflow to a larger area. The control buttons are located at the top of the fan motor. 

PowerPac 16-inch Standing Fan PPFS30

• Fan speeds: 4
• Number of blades: 3
• Power: 60W

A standing fan with an in-built timer, such as this PowerPac model, is perfect for those often forget to switch off their electrical appliances before leaving the room. Users love the fan for its quiet sound, affordable price and four available speed selection. It also has an adjustable height, with the control buttons sitting right below the fan blades.

PowerPac 16-inch Standing Fan, $42.90, Buy now

Xiaomi Mi Smart Standing Fan 2 Lite

• Fan speeds: 3 
• Number of blades: 7
• Power: 38W

Xiaomi’s appliances are known for providing quality without the hefty price tag. Their standing fan has purchased over 3.7k times on Lazada, scoring 4.8 out of 5 stars with 751 ratings. The fan has two heights, either for the floor or desktop and is powered by a 7-blade fan design for strong wind. It is also one of the lighter models coming in at just 3.4kg. Finally, you can control the fan via the buttons on the top of the motor or by using the paired Mi Home mobile app.

Xiaomi Mi Smart Standing Fan 2 Lite, $53.90, Buy it now

Cornell 16 inch Stand Fan

• Fan speeds: 3
• Number of blades: 3
• Power: 50W

This Cornell standing fan has clocked over 9.1k purchases and a 4.8 out of 5 rating on Shopee. You can pick between two models: a basic model in black, white, or grey that has to be controlled by the buttons below the fan blades or a remote-controllable version in white. Both are adjustable in height and are fitted with 100% copper motors for performance and energy efficiency. 

KDK P40US Stand Fan

• Fan speeds: 3
• Number of blades: 3
• Power: 36W-54.5W

Japanese label KDK is known for its reliable standing fans. This model has been around for generations and comes fitted with sturdier metal fan blades instead of the usual plastic. Available in gold, champagne, and white, the KDK fan also has an adjustable height between 129cm and 154cm. Control buttons are located below the fan blades. 

Bladeless fans

EuropAce Tower Fan ETF 1129A

• Fan speeds: 3 
• Number of blades: Bladeless
• Power: 55W

Beloved for its strong winds and lightweight build, the EuropAce tower fan comes with three speed settings and three wind modes (normal, natural, and sleep). It also has a timer that automatically turns off after a set duration to save some electricity. Control the fan using the remote control or via the buttons at the top. Meanwhile, the large LED display makes it easy to see at night while also showing the ambient temperature.

Lasko Oscillating Tower Fan Silver T42951

• Fan speeds: 3
• Number of blades: Bladeless
• Power: NA

Despite the relatively steep price tag, the Lasko tower fan has garnered over 41k reviews on Amazon with a score of 4.5 out of 5 star rating. The fan can be controlled through the buttons at the top, which brighten or dim depending on whether it is day or night, or the accompanying remote control. There’s also a night setting with a 7.5-hour timer that gradually slows down as the night progresses so it doesn’t get too cold.

Lasko Oscillating Tower Fan T42951, $239.80, Buy it now

Levoit Tower Fan ‎LTF-F422-WUS

• Fan speeds: 12
• Number of blades: Bladeless
• Power: 26W

If you run really hot, the Levoit tower fan with 12 fan speed selections could be the cooling solution you’ve been looking for. Users agree with this sentiment too as the fan has over 1.2k reviews with a 4.7 out of 5 rating. There are also four fan modes to customise what you need – Auto, Turbo, Advanced Sleep, and Manual. The first three modes also have temperature responses that adjust fan speeds based on room temperatures. Otherwise, manually adjust the settings using the buttons at the top or with the remote control. 

TJean 2-in-1 Air Purifier Fan TJ-AP09

• Fan speeds: 9 
• Number of blades: Bladeless
• Power: 35W

TJean combines two appliances in one with its air purifier fan. Not only is it fitted with a HEPA 13 and UV filters to clean the air of dust, smoke, pollen, and more, but the bladeless fan also offers nine fan speeds toggled by the accompanying remote control. There’s also an eight-hour timer for sleep and the wind direction can be adjusted both vertically and horizontally.