This fan is great for the low and medium setting - it gets super loud when you put it on the high setting. The air circulation is okay for a desk fan. Overall I would not recommend to a friend. I was going to use this in my baby's room for the summer nights - but with the air circulation not the best and the noise it creates when it is on high I will be sending it to work for my husband to put in his cubicle. I did receive this fan for free for my honest review.