The best fans for beating the summer heat

The Dyson Pure Hot and Cool fan is a true heavyweight in the field. It looks fantastic with a bladeless design which means it's also safe around children and pets.

Thanks to its built-in air purifier, you don't just get cool air either with over 77 gallons per second of smooth and powerful airflow keeping the air you breathe comfortable. Up to 350 degrees of oscillation ensures everywhere is covered too.

It's able to automatically sense air pollution events and act accordingly. An LCD display gives you a heads up on air quality levels, while the HEPA filter captures 99.7% of allergens. WiFi support and Alexa controls round off the impressive set of features.

The Dreo Nomad One comes with a sufficiently powerful motor to provide a velocity of 24 feet per second, ensuring your room stays cool.

An LED display tracks the room temperature, along with the speed setting, mode, and even any timer settings you may wish to arrange.

With four different speeds and four modes to choose from, it caters for all-day use right down to its timer and sleep mode. Best of all, it's built with Dreo TurboSilent technology, going as low as 34dB thanks to an algorithmic design and Coanda effect.

If you want to fit a fan into your window, the Holmes Dual Blade Digital Window Fan keeps things fairly simple. And it's very easy to install.

This fan will fit most single and double-hung windows, while offering up a thermostat you can program to get things exactly how you like it.

It has two speed settings which are capable of keeping airflow at a comfortable level. Water-resistant motors also ensure it'll be fine even in rainy conditions. It might not be the most stylish of solutions but for certain scenarios, it does the job well.

This desk fan from Signature is designed to sit close by and get the job done — even if it doesn't have the most powerful features. It has nine-inch blades powered via two speed settings, so if you're close to it, you'll feel cooler.

Other than that, it has a tilt-adjustable head with an oscillating action. Controls are typically old-fashioned with manual buttons, but that's really all you need.

Just stick in on your desk (any desk, in fact — it's very portable) and switch it to 'cool'.

Designed for large areas or shop floors, the Lasko High Velocity Quick Mount packs an almighty punch. Yes, this is the fan to consider if what you need is sheer power.

It has three different speeds with each offering high velocity. The fan isn't the most stylish of solutions and you'll want to keep it away from kids, but you can easily mount it on a wall or use it on the floor, proving useful for stuffy areas like attics or garages.

Installation is easy, just don't count on this looking good in your living room. It's a big old hunk of metal — and probably too much for a living room anyway.

The Honeywell Turbo On The Go is a portable version of the brand's signature Turboforce fan. This one is battery-powered, with the option to hook up by USB so you don't have to worry about carrying plugs or chargers.

It has a limited range of three feet but that's fine for one person. With a handle for carrying or hanging, it's simple to take with you, and not much bigger than your hand.

Even for a workout, you could place it right next to you to give some relief. Just don't count on this little fan covering a whole room. 

True to the name, the Honeywell Turboforce packs plenty of power. Indeed, it’s small — small enough to be transported between desks and rooms easily – but mighty. Honeywell boasts that you can feel its blast from up to seven metres away.

It has a nice little selection of features, with three speed settings, a variable tilt, and wall mounting option. It's you're not sure, just check out its Amazon rating — almost five stars from over 20,000 reviews. That's pretty impressive feedback.

It’s designed for effective air circulation as well as cooling, which means it’s good to use all year round. But best of all? All that power comes very, very cheaply.