FC-100 Air Circulator

This thing blows harder than any fan its size, I’ve used the vornado this same size for years never thinking a fan could come close to it. Yea this fc300 is in a league of its own. Only knock on it would be it’ll be harder to clean than the vornado but still worth every penny 5 stars!! And it’s way quieter than I thought it was gonna be even on high

I bought this fan on a whim about six months ago, remembering how hot the previous summer was. I felt a bit stupid at the time - I'm going to spend well over $150? For a fan? But I've been annoyed by cheap fans in the past, so I figured if I was going to get one, I might as well go all out.I am not normally one to write reviews. But I am not kidding you when I say that this fan has changed my life. It's one of the best purchases I've ever made. This fan is AMAZING.I live in a studio apartment, on the top floor with large sunny windows. Because of this, when it's warm out, my apartment gets HOT, and the air lingers at night. We have a small window air conditioner, which is excellent unless the temperature gets above 90 or so, in which case the AC doesn't knock down the heat nearly enough. I have trouble sleeping unless it's cool, so this is a big deal, especially at night. Summers are normally brutal for me, and I'm usually significantly less productive in those months due to the heat.Enter the fan.The first thing you need to know is that this thing is POWERFUL. I know many of the reviews say as much, but it's hard to describe just how much of a ridiculous punch this thing packs. Even when it's a hundred degrees outside and my apartment would normally be sweltering, I've only had to bump it up to level 3 once or twice, and I legitimately cannot imagine a situation in which I'd need to put it on level 4. Most of the time, level 1 is more than enough; when it's quite warm, level 2 is great.Now, this doesn't mean you're going to be living in a wind tunnel. Since the fan is an air circulator, it's very good at spreading out the air - sure, you can stand directly in front of it and get a quick cooling blast, but you'll mostly use it to efficiently cool down the entire room, without feeling like you're standing on a windy mountaintop.Of course, with more power comes more noise. Is it exceptionally loud for its output? Nope! Quite the opposite. But big fans on high blast make a lot of noise, there's no way around that, so don't be surprised. (I personally love white noise, and it's not like the fan makes an obnoxious grinding sound or anything - it's very smooth - so this isn't a problem for me at all.) Of course, it's a trade-off: on the days when it's 100 degrees and you're sweltering, you're gonna want the most powerful fan you can get, and a bit of noise is a small price to pay, which is probably why you're thinking about buying a $180 fan in the first place.Level 1 is pretty silent. Level 2 is noticeable for a few minutes, then you forget about it (when I sleep I usually have the fan on level 2, 6-10 feet from the foot of the bed, and it's fine). Level 3 is loud, but you'll never use it unless it's so hot you don't care, or you're in a larger space. Level 4, I have to admit, is quite absurd, but it's also what you're paying the big bucks for: a fan blast is so powerful you could set it up 30 feet away and still feel it. Perfect for a large garage / workshop space.All in all, I am SO GLAD I bought this thing. Is it more power than I need? Maybe! But the lower levels work spectacularly, and I'd much rather have the option of blasting it and cooling any room down instantly than wishing I'd bought a more powerful fan every time it gets really hot. The air circulation aspect is amazing, it really cools the entire apartment down, the dog loves laying in front of it, and it's made a tremendous difference for my sleep this summer. The fact that you can turn it on and IMMEDIATELY be cool, no matter the heat, makes it worth every single penny. Now that I have it, I can't imagine life without it.Five stars.

I want to state at the outset that this is a pricey unit when compared to some Chinese-made fans on the market, but I assure you the investment is well worth it because it is BUILT TO LAST and just plain WORKS--splendidly!I've been through several fans and I am all but permanently soured on LASKO brand fans and their blue X-Blower 6-Position Utility Blower Fan was the biggest waste of money and an enormous disappointment due to improperly molded internal impeller that wobbled just enough (especially at higher speeds) that it made an awful rubbing sound and high pitched squeal that only worsened with further use. The impeller was rubbing on the case internally and that damaged the impeller to the point that it couldn't be repaired, so rather than buy replacement parts from Lasko when the darn thing was not yet 2 months old, I began in-depth research for a permanent replacement!Enter the XPower FC-300. WHOA. THIS THING TOTALLY BLEW MY MIND. It came FULLY ASSEMBLED, well packed and was in use within less than 3 minutes of delivery to my front door.Astonishingly effective air mover that is built like a tank.It is heavy-duty yet deceptively lightweight, truly portable and the darn thing is so easy to aim AND keep positioned precisely where intended--unlike my VORNADO, which has NEVER been rock solid nor capable of being tightened to the point that it doesn't slowly or too easily rotate upwards or downwards away from the intended target.The XPOWER sits firmly and squarely on the food and it doesn't conduct unwanted oscillations or transmit annoying vibrations through our wood floors due to the design of the tubular steel stand that includes uniquely shaped rubber 'feet' that are non-marring on delicate surfaces while being solid and isolating in nature.The 4 speeds are a true blessing rather than the curse that was the XBlower by Lasko--which roared like a freight train BEFORE it began the vibrating and squealing. This XPower axial fan is almost inaudible on its lowest setting and barely audible on 2. At 3, it's noticeable but not aggravating....heck you could watch TV or hold conversations with it on 3 and not feel like you're having to shout. 4 is max and it is loudest but because of the design and build quality of this thing it is NOT a rattling, buzzing, humming, howling series of sounds that create so much aural over stimulation that it is fatiguing and intolerable to sleep near.On the contrary, the steady amount of white noise is comforting to my partner and I run the fan on 3 or 4 when I want to be able to move around and complete chores etc.,while not waking him up....and he's a light sleeper. So the noise is actually a very good thing that prevents arguments and keeps us both cool to boot! The thing move ton of air at every speed.My Vornado claims the same number of CFM, but it simply doesn't match the XPower FC-300 and the Lasko XBlower can't come close to moving as much air, even on its highest setting. The Vornado which is a 3 speed fan would require 2 more speeds to match the output of the FC-300 and it is already near equally loud on its highest setting as the XPower is on its 3rd speed!Have been using my XPower axial blower since November 2021 and wouldn't trade it for any other fan. Plan on replacing the other Lasko all metal garage fan that is so loud I can barely concentrate on my projects in there due to the roar and rumbling....I will absolutely be purchasing another XPOWER blower for the garage / shop area...probably the 3000 cfm model.Highly, highly recommendedCheers!