I have tried dozens of fans but none - even fans 2-3 its size - have been as powerful. It's size and the fact that it produces very little sound make it perfect for apartments, dorm rooms or as a bedroom fan. It easily cools my entire living room and noticeably improve circulation throughout an entire floor of my house. I've been using it just about every night and has operated perfectly since I got it. It has worked well as a table top fan or a floor fan.