I have several Vornado fans, this is compact model with a very small footprint and realistically can only cover a small area. On high setting, this fan easily reaches 6 to 7 feet with just a very low white noise hum, low setting is great on a desk or night stand with almost zero sound; I am very satisfied and have been using this fan for just over 1 year. The fan does not look like poor quality plastic and the color choices can only add to one's decor and I hope there will be more color choices.