We got this for our son's room. Set up was a breeze (pun intended). The third level fan setting was not distracting or loud in anyway. It is similar to a ceiling fan. The air in the room smelled fresher after only a few minutes, then the setting was lowered to the first fan level. We set the timer which was very easy to figure out. It's perfect for a smaller room. The Core 200S fits on a nightstand or dresser. It also comes with a built-in nightlight that illuminates but is not too bright.