This fan may be compact and small, yet it delivers a powerful breezy wind. The oscillating feature is a big plus, but the bonus is that the head can be directed up or down, forward or backwards to deliver refreshing air wherever it is needed. It is very quiet while operating. I can place it anywhere i want, as it takes up very little space. For me the only unusual  feature was that once it is turned to “on” from the “off”position, it immediately goes to the strongest air setting. In my experience, fans usually Start at “low” then “medium “ and finally  “high.”  It’s not a deal breaker, but gets some getting use to.