
Best Bladeless Fans 2024 (UK’s top 7 reviewed)
Ask 100 people to describe a bladeless fan and 98 of them will describe the Dyson air multiplier. However, the bladeless fan was originally designed in Japan way back in the early 1980s by the Toshiba company. In fact, when Dyson applied for a patent on the air multiplier they had to change the design because it was too close to the original 1980s design.
Dyson has a reputation for innovative technology and the air multiplier certainly looks innovative. Since its launch in 2009, the bladeless fan has grown in popularity. Being functional and having a sleek, modern design, they suit the modern minimalist lifestyle. Decorative, relatively small, neat and fairly quiet too, what’s not to like?
Recommended Electric Bladeless Fans
Here are our top recommended bladeless fans you can buy in the UK:
1. Pro Breeze® OmniAir 41" Bladeless Tower Fan with Air Purifier - Silent Standing Portable Circulator - Remote Control, WiFi, HEPA Filter, LED Display, 10 Fan Speeds, 5 Modes & 60° Oscillation
In our number 1 position, we have the Pro Breeze® OmniAir 41" Bladeless Tower Fan with Air Purifier - Silent Standing Portable Circulator - Remote Control, WiFi, HEPA Filter, LED Display, 10 Fan Speeds, 5 Modes & 60° Oscillation.
INNOVATIVE BLADELESS DESIGN: This powerful and ultra-safe Tower Fan by Pro Breeze features our innovative Air Stream Cooling Technology, amplifying cooling power to send a stream of cold air across your home, office or bedroom.
AIR PURIFICATION: The turbo fan uses a special HEPA 13 air purifier filter to remove microparticles such as pet dander, bacteria, dust and allergens from your room, helping you to breathe clean air.
2. Pro Breeze® WiFi Silent Bladeless Portable Tower Fan - Ultra Quiet Standing Air Circulator with Remote Control, Timer, 10 Speeds & LED Display, Smart App
Coming in at a close number 2 we have the Pro Breeze® WiFi Silent Bladeless Portable Tower Fan - Ultra Quiet Standing Air Circulator with Remote Control, Timer, 10 Speeds & LED Display, Smart App.
INNOVATIVE BLADELESS DESIGN: This powerful and ultra-safe Tower Fan by Pro Breeze features our innovative Air Stream Cooling Technology, amplifying cooling power to send a stream of cold air across your home, office or bedroom.
SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY WITH WI-FI: Connect your smartphone and control the fan's temperature, timer and speeds through the free Pro Breeze app or voice command. Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Home for iPhone and Android.
3. Ultty Bladeless Tower Fan with Air Purifier, Bladeless Fan with Remote, Touch, Timer, HEPA Filter, 90° Oscillating 9 Speeds, 3 Modes CR021, Black
The number 3 spot is held by the Ultty Bladeless Tower Fan with Air Purifier, Bladeless Fan with Remote, Touch, Timer, HEPA Filter, 90° Oscillating 9 Speeds, 3 Modes CR021, Black.
HEPA AIR PURIFIER FAN: ULTTY bladeless tower fan with HEPA air filter features a 360° fully sealed technology that captures 99.99% of dust, pollen, smoke, odors, and contaminants as small as 0.3 microns
SAFER AND EASIER TO CLEAN: Our electric fans feature a blade-free design compared to traditional bladed fans, that is easy to clean by hand, lightweight, and will no longer harm children and pets due to the rapid rotation of the blades
4. Dreo 40 Inch Smart Standing Fan, 20dB Silent Pedestal Fans for Bedroom, 120°+120° Oscillating Quiet Cooling Fan, Wi-Fi/Voice Control, DC Motor, 9 Speeds, 6 Modes, 12H Timer, 90 ft Circulator, Silver
The number 4 position belongs to the Dreo 40 Inch Smart Standing Fan, 20dB Silent Pedestal Fans for Bedroom, 120°+120° Oscillating Quiet Cooling Fan, Wi-Fi/Voice Control, DC Motor, 9 Speeds, 6 Modes, 12H Timer, 90 ft Circulator, Silver.
𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞: Dreo PolyFan is not only floor fan, but also a circulatior fan and has multiple functions.This fan for bedroom is the ultimate air comfort solution, adding extra features to perfect your usage experience.9 unique wind speeds and 6 powerful modes adapt to every single one of your needs.
𝐎𝐦𝐧𝐢-𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Boost air circulation to every inch of your room with the oscillating fan 120˚ simultaneous vertical and horizontal oscillation, this quiet fan turns head in every direction giving comfort to everyone, everywhere. Making it the perfect standing fan perfect for bedrooms, offices, living rooms, or anywhere you need a cool and comfortable environment.
5. IcyAir Bladeless Tower Fan with Remote, 22" Quiet Tower Fan for Bedroom, 90° Oscillation & 8 Speeds, 35dB, 9H Timer, Baby-Safe, LED Display, Easy-Clean, Portable Standing Fans for Home & Office
Securing our number 5 position is the IcyAir Bladeless Tower Fan with Remote, 22" Quiet Tower Fan for Bedroom, 90° Oscillation & 8 Speeds, 35dB, 9H Timer, Baby-Safe, LED Display, Easy-Clean, Portable Standing Fans for Home & Office.
Family-Safe Bladeless Innovation: Engineered with child-proof protection, IcyAir's enclosed bladeless tower fan design eliminates dangerous blades while maintaining powerful airflow. The aerodynamically curved vents mimic natural breezes - ideal for nurseries, pet-friendly homes, or spaces prioritising modern safety standards.
Enhanced 90 ° oscillation and customized cooling: Compared with traditional seat fans, bladeless fans have a 30% faster air supply speed, and the 90 ° oscillation device ensures wide angle circulating air coverage throughout the room. The tower fan for bedroom offers 8 precise speed settings - from a gentle wind speed suitable for sleep (1-3) to a turbo mode for kitchen cooling (6-8) - all adjustable through an intuitive touch controller.
6. Honeywell Bladeless Tower Fan with Remote Control, Misting Function, Oscillation, Carbon Filter, LED Display, 12 Speed, With 8 hr Timer.
The Honeywell Bladeless Tower Fan with Remote Control, Misting Function, Oscillation, Carbon Filter, LED Display, 12 Speed, With 8 hr Timer. secures our 6th position on this list.
INNOVATIVE BLADELESS DESIGN: This ultra-safe tower fan by Honeywell features an innovative ''Ultrasonic Air Stream Cooling Technology'', which amplifies the cooling power of the tower fan to send a stream of cool air across your home, office or bedroom (maybe mention wind speed, air flow or air throw if we can get).
MISTING TECHNOLOGY: This fan comes with a ''Ultrasonic Misting Technology'' where water molecules are dispersed to cool the air through evaporative cooling. Comes with a 0.15L water tank for mist feature to work.
7. Dreo 42 Inch Tower Fan, 9 Speeds Standing Fans for Bedroom, 25dB Silent Bladeless Electric Fan, 28ft/s High-Velocity Cooling Fans, 4 Modes, 90° Oscillating, 12H Timer, LED Display
The Dreo 42 Inch Tower Fan, 9 Speeds Standing Fans for Bedroom, 25dB Silent Bladeless Electric Fan, 28ft/s High-Velocity Cooling Fans, 4 Modes, 90° Oscillating, 12H Timer, LED Display takes our 7th spot on the list.
Quiet at All Speeds: Better cool begins with quieter sound. Acoustically designed airflow system hugely reduces noises from motor and fan. This fan for bedroom also adopts hyper-precision bearing to provide ultra quiet cooling at all speeds.
Max Out the Winds: Drawing from back and sides, this Dreo fan brings out more air. Built-in motor spins up to 1350RPM to provide cooling up to 29.5 feet far, so you finally can say goodbye to sweltering summer days.
What Is A Bladeless Fan?
The clue is in the name, a bladeless fan has no visible fan blades making them a safer way to cool a room where children are present.
The bladeless fan comes in 2 shapes spherical and elongated. We should also include the oscillating bladeless fan, but not many people think of this type when bladeless fans are mentioned.
How Do Bladeless Fans Work?
Calling them “bladeless” fans is a bit of a misnomer, as they do have a fan, it’s just concealed within the base of the unit. Unlike conventional fans that consist of rotating blades pushing air around the room, bladeless fans rely on a small compressor and 9 asymmetrical (mismatched) blades. The air produced by this concealed fan is directed up and into the top ring, where it passes through slits in the ring and over the edge which is shaped like an aeroplane wing.
This allows the airflow to reach speeds of 55 Miles Per Hour (MPH). The edge is sloped at a 16-degree angle that directs the cool air smoothly and almost silently. Due to the shape of the inner wall of the fan, more air is drawn through the fan using a similar effect to the wing of a plane.
This is why it’s called an air multiplier. According to Dyson, the air multiplier technology increases the output of air flowing through the tube by 15 times as much as the air taken in through the base of the unit.
What Are The Benefits Of A Bladeless Fan?
When it comes to the benefits of a bladeless fan there’s one thought that comes to mind, so let’s start with that and then go through the rest of the benefits.
- Safety
Due to the design – no blades, there’s nothing to hurt inquisitive little fingers. Children will stay safe around an operational bladeless fan. Even if it’s accidentally knocked over while running, there are no blades to damage or cause damage. - Quiet
It is claimed that bladeless fans are 60% quieter than conventional fans making them the perfect choice for any room in the house. Allowing you to get on with whatever you’re doing, keeping cool and not getting distracted by a noisy fan. - Efficient
Compared to conventional fans, bladeless fans are far more energy-efficient and cool quicker using less power. - Design
Fans are usually quite ugly appliances, bladeless fans are much more aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Ornamental and functional, they pass the test for both. - Portability
Bladeless fans are small enough and light enough to be carried from room to room. Wherever you need a cooling breeze a bladeless fan can be placed. - Lightweight
Due to the design, bladeless fans are so much lighter than conventional fans. There’s no need for a heavy base to counteract the large blades spinning at high speed. This adds to their portability. - Easy to clean
As there are no moving visible parts, the bladeless fan is easy to dust/clean. Just wipe with a damp cloth. - Hot and cold air
Many models are capable of producing hot air as well as cold. This means it’s not just a cooling fan, it’s also a sleek portable heater too.
What Are The Disadvantages Of A Bladeless Fan?
The main disadvantage is the price, depending on the make and model, bladeless fans can cost up to 15 times more than a conventional fan of the same diameter.
Bladeless Fan Buyers Guide
Before you buy a bladeless fan, there are a few points to consider, they are:
Fan Speeds
Many bladeless fans have only one operating speed, but some have as many as 12. Check before you buy how many speeds and therefore temperature range-choices your model has.
Hot And Cold Air
There are some bladeless fans that can be used as both a fan and a heater. Some have smart thermostats to help save money on heating by detecting when the temperature reaches optimum levels and cutting out.
Remote Control
This is a very handy feature to have, a wireless remote control allows you to operate the fan from the opposite side of the room. No need to leave the comfort of your armchair, just press a button and start to cool down.
Noise Level
One of the main features of bladeless fan technology is how quiet it is compared to conventional fans. But not all bladeless fans are made equal. Check the noise level before you buy.
Timer
Many bladeless fans have a timer; this feature is easy to set up and can be set for timings of between 10 minutes and 8 hours.
Design

Bladeless fans are either spherical or elongated, some have lights, different colours etc. Choose the design that best suits your personality and decor.
Energy-Efficiency
Bladeless fans are considerably more energy-efficient than conventional fans, but not all bladeless fans have the same level of efficiency, check the specifications to see how energy-efficient the model you choose is.
Size
The size of the bladeless fan differs along with the shape, do your research, check out the space you intend to place your fan. How large is the area? Will the bladeless fan fit in that space? Will it look out of place?
Power
We’ve already mentioned energy-efficiency, but there’s more to power than that. Look at the power flow for cool air and hot air. Also check the Wattage, depending on how many watts it’s rated at will determine how much power it uses.
Brand
Buying a well-known brand from a reputable retailer will ensure you buy a product that will last. Established companies tend to make reliable appliances, which mean they’re less likely to be problematic.
Guarantee
Most bladeless fans are guaranteed for 15 years, this represents the confidence the manufacturers have in their product. That said, any guarantee is only as good as the company that issues it.
That’s another reason for buying a well-known brand from a reliable retailer. If anything does go wrong they’re more likely to honour the terms of their guarantee. They’re also more likely to have a decent customer service department too.
Air Purifier
There are some bladeless fans that have an integrated air purifier. If this is something you would like, it can be bought but they do tend to be more expensive.
Bladeless Fan Price
This can be the make or break factor in buying a bladeless fan. Let’s face it, this is a relatively new technology, and it comes at a price. There are more companies producing bladeless fans nowadays and that has helped to lower the price in some cases.
But there are many models on the market today from companies that are completely unknown. These might be reliable, and they might not. We all have a budget, see what yours will buy you, but we would always recommend buying from a well-known make if possible.
- Oscillating tower fans can be picked up for around £30
- Bladeless fans start at around £50 for an unnamed, unknown model.
- Dyson bladeless fans start at around £250 and rise to around double that.

Bladeless Fan Costs To Run
The Dyson model quoted above that costs around £250 is powered by a 26-watt motor. With the average cost of electricity at around 16 pence per kilowatt per hour (kW/h), it would cost around 4 pence per hour to run. Whereas the oscillating fan mentioned above is powered by a 50-watt motor. So using the same calculation that would cost 8 pence an hour to run.
Related Articles:
- How Does A Bladeless Fan Work?
- Are Bladeless Fans Better Than Regular Fans?
- Do Bladeless Fans Move More Air? (are they good for air circulation)
- Are Bladeless Fans Easy To Clean? (and do they collect dust)
Frequently Asked Questions
Bladeless fans are worth it, they are energy-efficient, save you money and they last a long time.
Bladeless fans are not really bladeless, but the blades are not visible, they are inside the base unit.
A bladeless fan is better because it cools better, uses less power, and it’s safer.
The original patent was applied for in 1981, but the Dyson company started making bladeless fans in 2009.
You can buy a bladeless fan at many good retailers including Amazon, Argos, Appliance Direct, Boots.com, Currys, and many more.
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