This fan has the power of a "shop fan," but is much quieter, much smaller, and far more sleek and nice to look at. It's relatively lightweight, easy to move, has a head that pivots up/down, and uses hardly any energy. It keeps my large livingroom cool and fresh all day, and at night, the lower settings are nearly silent. The open base of the stand allows me to "wrap it around" legs of furniture so I can place the fan anywhere and face it any direction. There are no "cheap" parts on this fan, and I believe I will have it for decades to come.