With the climate warming up, many people shall be searching for methods to remain cool throughout the day and evening. Whereas transportable air conditioners are among the best choices for holding cool, they’re costly to purchase, costly to run and really loud.
The extra reasonably priced air coolers work by passing air over cool water, however these will not be very efficient within the UK attributable to our excessive humidity ranges.
Probably the most cost-effective resolution is the trusty outdated fan.
I’ve beforehand reviewed the wonderful MeacoFan 1056P Pedestal Fan, which is without doubt one of the most beneficial pedestal followers in the marketplace.
Meaco has now launched the Sefte, which is barely dearer, however it will probably transfer extra air and is quieter to run.
MeacoFan Sefte vs 1056 Specification
Design
This time round, I used to be despatched the tabletop mannequin reasonably than the pedestal fan, however the fan half seems to be the identical because the pedestal mannequin.
The design has modified barely in comparison with the MeacoFan 1056. Followers will not be significantly enticing gadgets, however the MeacoFan 1056 was some of the aesthetic fashions in the marketplace; solely the Dyson tower followers look extra spectacular (however don’t carry out as nicely).
The MeacoFan Sefte lacks the tapered impact of the exterior housing and doesn’t have the leather-based carry strap on the highest.
The controls on the fan have additionally been moved from the centre of the fan housing all the way down to the bottom of the stand.
With the MeacoFan 1056P Pedestal Fan, the top of the fan oscillates with the bottom static. The tabletop Sefte rotates the bottom for the horizontal oscillation.
Each followers have a temperature gauge on the bottom they usually each have a helpful distant management.
It’s price noting that the Dreo CF714S advantages from Wi-Fi connectivity permitting you to arrange schedules and automation guidelines. It isn’t vital function however it’s handy, particularly for establishing schedules to automate cooling.
Testing
To check the fan, I in contrast it towards:
MeacoFan 1056P Pedestal FanDreo Falcon S Air Circulator Good Fan (CF714S)Ansio 9-blade 26-speed Pedestal Fan
Air Move Efficiency
The airflow produced is superb. On the highest setting, the Sefte strikes extra air, however I might say that the distinction is tough to inform in actual life.
The Sefte has barely higher oscillation with the controls, permitting you to decide on three completely different angles and a a lot wider horizontal vary.
The Sefte additionally has a Evening Mode to maintain issues quiet and dim while you sleep, and higher fan pace management.
There may be additionally a timer that you need to use along with the opposite choices and could be helpful for sleeping.
Noise Stage Efficiency
In my view, the noise stage of a fan is the primary factor that differentiates followers and helps justify the upper worth of a few of these followers.
Each the MeacoFan Sefte and MeacoFan 1056 are Quiet mark accredited with the Sefte being rated at simply 25 dB and the 1056 being  29 dB.
Since 2020, I’ve used the Ansio 9-blade 26-speed pedestal fan. The 26-speed ranges imply I can dial down the fan pace to the purpose the place the fan is sort of inaudible when making an attempt to get to sleep. The one caveat is a slight mechanical noise from the motor.
The Dreo is superb, however because it makes use of barely smaller fan blades and simply 9 fan speeds, the bottom fan pace is kind of audible in a really quiet room. Their noise profile is nice, with a constant noise and no noticeable mechanical or grinding noises.
The MeacoFan 1056P has 12 fan speeds, and on the lowest setting, it’s nonetheless very audible. It’s louder than the Dreo, but it surely additionally has a nice noise profile with a constant low-frequency woosh.
The MeacoFan Sefte, on its lowest setting, is far quieter than each the Dreo and MeacoFan 1056P however extra audible than the Ansio. The air motion is noticeably higher than the Ansio at stage one, but it surely does have a barely inconsistent sound profile with a slight mechanical resistance noise from the motor.
On the most setting, each the MeacoFan’s produce wonderful airflow with out a disruptive quantity of noise. Â
Energy Utilization / Working Prices
Utilizing the TP-Hyperlink Tapo P110M to observe the ability consumption, the MeacoFan Sefte used:
Fan set to stage 1: 3wFan set to stage 5: 6wFan set to stage 12: 21w
The facility draw is so low on followers it’s not actually price worrying about an excessive amount of. They’re significantly extra reasonably priced to run than transportable air conditioners which might simply draw over 1000W.
Value and Various Choices
The MeacoFan Sefte 10″ Desk Air Circulator is in the stores now straight from Meaco for simply £120 and it’s also out there from Amazon and John Lewis.
The pedestal model is £180.
The older, widespread MeacoFan 1056 Air Circulator is £110, with the MeacoFan 1056P Pedestal being £150.
I used to be impressed with the Dreo CF714S sensible fan, which has the same design and efficiency but additionally advantages from the cellular connection. Sadly, it’s not out there within the UK, however it’s $100 on Amazon.com
The Dreo CF511S is accessible for £75 however has a barely larger nostril stage of 28dB.
Total
I used to be impressed with the MeacoFan 1056P Pedestal Fan after I reviewed it again in 2021, and I’ve continued to make use of it in my lounge throughout the summer time months.
The brand new MeacoFan Sefte is an incremental improve to it with barely higher airflow and a decrease noise stage.
The extra fan pace ranges and underlying engineering enhancements have made a giant distinction within the noise ranges of the fan, and that is crucial improve for me. It isn’t completely silent, however it’s quiet sufficient that I can get to sleep, whereas I felt the MeacoFan 1056P was a contact too loud for my liking.
The enhancements are noticeable even in my workplace, the place I don’t want the fan to be fully silent. I discover irritating background noises distracting, so I discover some followers, such because the Dyson Pure Cool Tower Fan, far too loud for me to make use of whereas working.
My solely gripe with this fan is the shortage of sensible options, it’s not a deal breaker, however I really feel a premium-priced product launching in 2024 ought to have extra superior options.
Meaco MeacoFan Sefte 10″ Desk Air Circulator Evaluate
90%
Abstract
Total, it is a excellent fan. The technical specs could seem like there’s solely a small enchancment, however anybody who dislikes fan noise will drastically admire the enhancements this fan has to supply.
Execs
Noticeably quieter than the MeacoFan 1056Excellent air flowSuperb construct high quality
Cons
At this worth I might have favored to see some sensible options
