Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have purchased several Vornado products, and I've always been satisfied - the Pivot is no exception. I think many customers will find it suitable - as long as it fits their use case. This fan has a 3.75"-diameter blade and will move 18 CFM [Cubic Feet per Minute] on Low and 44 CFM on High. It produces 31 dB of noise at low-speed, and 41 dB at high speed. For reference, 30 dB is considered to be extremely quiet, while 40 dB is approximately like whispering. On high, it's just enough to drown out background noise and provide some breeze on a desk. It looks very premium and it feels well-built for the price. The stand is a sturdy metal, while the body is a a very solid plastic - though the glossy finish can be a bit of a fingerprint magnet! If you're looking for something small and stylish with a little more power, I'd recommend the Vornado VFAN Mini Modern or the Vornado VFAN Mini Classic, depending on your design preferences. These fans have larger 4.85"-diameter fan blades so they can move significantly more air: 75 CFM on low and 105 CFM on high. It produces 36 dB on low and 43 dB on high. So for a small increase in size and noise, you see a significant increase in airflow. In addition, these fans have metal bodies as opposed to the Pivot's plastic. However, you drop from three fan speeds to two when you 'upgrade' from the Pivot to the VFAN Mini line. If you want more room-cooling power (but still want something stylish), look to the Vornado VFAN Jr. - 6.2" blade; 116-185 CFM; 33-44 dB Vornado VFAN - 7.4" blade; 146-301 CFM; 39-57 dB Vornado VFAN Sr. - 9.75" blade; 348-613 CFM; 41-53 dB Vornado VFAN Sr. - Pedestal Mount - 9.75" blade; 348-613 CFM; 41-53 dB Vornado also makes a VFAN Petite Alchemy and a VFAN Alchemy. These are most equivalent to the VFAN Jr. and VFAN, respectively, with more premium construction and materials. If you want a small, stylish desk fan with a grille to protect the blades, I think this is the best in its class/price point.