Your questions on the best fans, answered What is the best fan? After weeks of testing, the MeacoFan sefte 10in table air circulator was found to be the best fan. It’s the one I kept reaching for. It nails the fundamentals: strong, far-reaching airflow, impressively quiet operation and low running costs, making it an easy recommendation for most homes. If you’re on a tighter budget, the VonHaus air circulator is a brilliant alternative. It doesn’t feel as refined, but it punches above its price with strong airflow and excellent efficiency, making it a great everyday option for smaller spaces. Meanwhile, the Dyson purifier cool PC1 fan remains a solid step-up choice if you also want air purification alongside cooling. How I tested and selected the best fans I put each fan in this guide through the following tests: Noise: Using a decibel meter, I measured noise levels at different fan speeds from a distance of one metre, and I’ve noted how loud each one is on its highest setting.…