BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-13·5 products compared
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What are the best tower fans to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for Tower Fans in the UK is the FLANUR 36" Smart Tower Fan with Remote, App and Voice Control.
The FLANUR 36" Smart Tower Fan is our top pick: its listing gives 0-90° oscillation, four speed levels, four modes including a temperature-based Auto mode, a 1-12 hour timer, and control by remote, touch panel, app, Alexa or Google Assistant.
Our top pick is the FLANUR 36" Smart Tower Fan: its listing describes a 91cm tall fan on a 32cm base with 0-90° oscillation, four speed levels, four modes including an Auto mode that sets the speed from room temperature, a 1-12 hour timer, and control by remote, touch panel, the Havaworks app, Alexa or Google Assistant. The other picks are two DREO fans, one with app and voice control and one titled as a 20dB fan with 8 speeds, and the PureMate 43-inch fan in black and in white. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon UK listings for these five fans.
Buying guide
What should you look for in Tower Fans?
1Height: the FLANUR listing gives 91cm tall on a 32cm base. The DREO 20dB is described as a 36-inch fan, and the DREO Smart Tower Fan is listed at 36.46 inches high. The PureMate is a 43-inch fan.
2Noise figures: the DREO Smart listing says it operates as low as 28 dB, and the DREO 20dB carries 20dB in its title. The FLANUR listing says its motor runs as low as 45dB at top speed. The PureMate listings give no decibel figure; their mute function turns off the control beeps.
3Speeds and modes: 8 speeds and 4 modes on the DREO 20dB; 4 speeds and 4 modes on the FLANUR and the PureMate; 4 speeds and 3 modes on the DREO Smart.
4Timer: 1-12 hours on the FLANUR and the PureMate. The DREO Smart has an 8H timer on the remote and control panel and a 12H timer in the app. The DREO 20dB has an 8h timer.
5App and voice control: the FLANUR works with the Havaworks app over Wi-Fi and with Alexa and Google Assistant. The DREO Smart works with the DREO app, Alexa, Google Home and Siri. The DREO 20dB is controlled from its panel or remote, and the PureMate from its top control panel or the included remote.
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
Remote, touch panel, Havaworks app, Alexa, Google Assistant
DREO app, remote, control panel, Alexa, Google Home, Siri
Panel and remote
Top control panel and remote
Top control panel and remote
Noise
As low as 45dB at top speed
As low as 28 dB
20dB in the title
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The rankings
The best Tower Fans, ranked
FLANUR
Top Pick
FLANUR 36" Smart Tower Fan with Remote, App and Voice Control
The FLANUR 36" is the pick for smart control: remote, touch panel, app, Alexa and Google Assistant, with a temperature-based Auto mode and a 1-12 hour timer in its listing.
Height
91cm, on a 32cm base
Speeds
4
Modes
Normal, Natural, Sleep, Auto
Oscillation
0-90°
Timer
1-12 hours
Noise
As low as 45dB at top speed
Control
Remote, touch panel, Havaworks app, Alexa, Google Assistant
What we like
+Control by remote, touch panel, the Havaworks app, Alexa or Google Assistant
+Auto mode sets the speed from room temperature
+1-12 hour auto-off timer
+Sleep mode drops the speed by 2 levels every 30 minutes with the display off
+0-90° oscillation
Worth noting
–The listing gives a noise figure for top speed only
–We did not find a warranty term in the details we read
View on Amazon UKAmazon UK shows no offer for this product as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time). Details
DREO
DREO Smart Tower Fan with App and Voice Control, 28dB
The DREO Smart Tower Fan adds Siri to app, Alexa and Google Home control, and its listing says it operates as low as 28 dB.
Height
36.46 inches
Speeds
4
Modes
Normal, Sleep, Natural
Oscillation
90°
Timer
8H on remote and panel, 12H in app
Noise
As low as 28 dB
Control
DREO app, remote, control panel, Alexa, Google Home, Siri
What we like
+Control by the DREO app, remote or control panel, with Alexa, Google Home and Siri
+Operates as low as 28 dB, by the listing
+Air speeds of up to 8 m/s (26 ft/s) and an air reach of up to 33 ft
+Child lock, memory function and auto screen-off
Worth noting
–The 12H timer is in the app only; the remote and control panel offer 8H
–3 modes, against 4 on the other picks
View on Amazon UKAmazon UK shows no offer for this product as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time). Details
DREO
DREO 20dB Silent Tower Fan with Remote, 8 Speeds and 4 Modes
The DREO 20dB is the pick for the most speed settings: 8 speeds and 4 modes, with a removable rear grille for cleaning and an 8h timer.
Height
36 inch
Speeds
8
Modes
Normal, Natural, Sleep, Auto
Oscillation
90°
Timer
8h
Noise
20dB in the title
Control
Panel and remote
What we like
+8 speeds and 4 modes
+Airflow of up to 28ft/s, by the listing
+Removable rear grille and impeller wheel for cleaning
+Fused plug and built-in circuit protection
+Display auto off and auto mute in Sleep mode
Worth noting
–No app or voice control in the listing
–The 20dB figure appears in the title, not in the description
–8h timer, against 1-12 hours on the FLANUR and PureMate
£79.99Amazon.co.uk price as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time). Details
PureMate 43-Inch Tower Fan with Remote Control, Black
The PureMate 43-inch in black is the tallest fan here, with 4 speeds, 4 wind modes and a 1-12 hour timer in its listing.
Height
43 inch
Speeds
4: Low, Medium, High, Turbo
Modes
Normal, Natural, Sleep, Auto
Oscillation
Automatic swing
Timer
1-12 hours
Control
Top control panel and remote
Colour
Black
What we like
+43-inch tower fan, the tallest pick here
+4 speeds from Low to Turbo and 4 wind modes: Normal, Natural, Sleep and Auto
+Programmable 1-12 hour timer
+Mute function turns off the control beeps, and the LED display turns off automatically
Worth noting
–The listing gives no decibel or airflow figure
–The listing says not to rotate the fan by hand, to protect the oscillation mechanism
–No app or voice control in the listing
–We did not find a warranty term in this listing's details
View on Amazon UKAmazon UK shows no offer for this product as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time). Details
PureMate
PureMate 43-Inch Tower Fan with Remote Control, White
The white PureMate 43-inch has the same listed features as the black one, and its listing states a 1 year warranty.
Height
43 inch
Speeds
4: Low, Medium, High, Turbo
Modes
Normal, Natural, Sleep, Auto
Oscillation
Automatic swing
Timer
1-12 hours
Control
Top control panel and remote
Colour
White
Warranty
1 year
What we like
+43-inch tower fan, the tallest pick here
+4 speeds from Low to Turbo and 4 wind modes: Normal, Natural, Sleep and Auto
+Programmable 1-12 hour timer
+Mute function turns off the control beeps, and the LED display turns off automatically
+1 year warranty listed
Worth noting
–The listing gives no decibel or airflow figure
–The listing says not to rotate the fan by hand, to protect the oscillation mechanism
–No app or voice control in the listing
View on Amazon UKAmazon UK shows no offer for this product as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time). Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 17 Oct, 13:00 (London time) and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Editor's Note
The listings quote airflow in different ways, so the numbers are not directly comparable. The FLANUR gives a maximum of 7.5m/s in its description and 25ft/s in its title; the DREO Smart gives air speeds of up to 8 m/s (26 ft/s) and an air reach of up to 33 ft; the DREO 20dB gives up to 28ft/s. The PureMate listings give no airflow figure. Noise is stated differently too: 28 dB is the lowest level the DREO Smart listing claims, the FLANUR listing says as low as 45dB at top speed, and the DREO 20dB's figure appears in its title rather than in its description.
Our Take
As a default, the FLANUR 36": app, Alexa and Google Assistant control, an Auto mode tied to room temperature and a 1-12 hour timer. For Siri support, the DREO Smart Tower Fan, whose listing also says it operates as low as 28 dB. For the most speed settings, the DREO 20dB with 8. For the tallest fan, the PureMate at 43 inches.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
What is the quietest tower fan in this guide?
By the figures the listings give, the DREO 20dB Silent Tower Fan carries 20dB in its title, and the DREO Smart Tower Fan listing says it operates as low as 28 dB. The FLANUR listing says as low as 45dB at top speed, which is a different measure. The PureMate listings give no decibel figure.
Which tower fans work with Alexa or Google Assistant?
Two of the five. The FLANUR listing says it works with Alexa and Google Assistant and with the Havaworks app over Wi-Fi. The DREO Smart Tower Fan listing names the DREO app, Alexa, Google Home and Siri.
Do these tower fans have a timer?
Yes, all five. The FLANUR and both PureMate fans have a 1-12 hour timer. The DREO Smart Tower Fan has an 8H timer on the remote and control panel and a 12H timer in the app. The DREO 20dB has an 8h timer.
How tall are these tower fans?
The FLANUR listing gives 91cm tall on a 32cm base. The DREO 20dB is described as a 36-inch fan and the DREO Smart Tower Fan is listed at 36.46 inches high. The PureMate fans are 43-inch models.
Do these tower fans oscillate?
All five listings describe oscillation: 0-90° on the FLANUR, 90° on both DREO fans, and an automatic swing function on the PureMate, whose listing says not to rotate it by hand.
Which tower fans have a sleep mode?
All five list a Sleep mode. The FLANUR listing says its Sleep mode drops the speed by 2 levels every 30 minutes with the display off, and the DREO 20dB listing describes display auto off and auto mute in Sleep mode.
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